03 XLT. Keyless entry issues.

[trakwrkr]

Thanks in advance for your help. I have an 03 XLT that I'm having issues with the Key Pad. Right now I can't seem to lock the truck with the key pad as I have been usually able to. This just started for about couple of weeks now.

At the same point and time the radio hasn't been working the way that it usually does. By this, I mean that when I turn the truck off the radio automatically goes off. Before the radio wouldn't go off until I pulled the key out.

Any idea's or suggestions?

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I've moved your thread into the stock 2002-2005 section.

 

[BigRondo]

Thanks in advance for your help. I have an 03 XLT that I'm having issues with the Key Pad. Right now I can't seem to lock the truck with the key pad as I have been usually able to. This just started for about couple of weeks now.

At the same point and time the radio hasn't been working the way that it usually does. By this, I mean that when I turn the truck off the radio automatically goes off. Before the radio wouldn't go off until I pulled the key out.

Any idea's or suggestions?

Welcome to the forum!


I had similar electrical issues with my 02 xlt. The dome lights would stay on until the battery saver feature turned them off, the driver side puddle light didn't work, the keypad on the door would set off the alarm when I pressed it, the door ajar light would flash and beep at highway speeds, the radio would shut off as soon as I turned the key off, etc.

A lot of electrical issues can be traced back to broken/damaged wire(s) in the boot between the body and the driver's door. I found a broken wire and repaired it and all is back to normal!

Here is the thread for removing the door panel: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//showthread.php?t=303524

Here is a great thread for checking for broken/damaged wires, thanks to synyster for this awesome write-up: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//showthread.php?t=270081


Hope this helps out! :biggthump