ALARM

[Keirman]

Hi guys! i am need in of your assitance again. The spare alarm on my dad's 98 explorer is not working and i took it too ford to get it fixed. they told me it would cost me 150 dollars to get it reprogramed!!! THATS CRAZY ... is there any way to fix it with out paying 150 bucks .... HELP!!!
PS ... i hope you guys had a good thanksgiving!

 

[95limited]

I think you are asking how to reprogram the remote. Here is the step-by-step from Fords CD. Wish I could charge prices like that.

To program (or reprogram) transmitter(s) into the remote/keyless entry module, perform the following steps.

1. Make sure that the anti-theft system is not armed or triggered. Refer to «Section 13-11».

2. Turn the ignition key from OFF to RUN five times within 10 seconds, ending in RUN.

If the RAP system has successfully entered program mode, it will lock and then unlock all doors.

3. Press any button on a transmitter, and the doors will lock and then unlock to confirm that each transmitter has been programmed. If the vehicle has memory seats, look on the back of the transmitters and make sure that transmitter No. 1 is programed first, and that transmitter No. 2 is programmed second.

 

[FourXFred]

thats exactly what iwas gonna say. good luck man!

 

['96explorereddiebauer]

Turn the ignition then off then back on for 5 times for '93-'97 Explorers and 8 times for '98-present Explorers.

BUT, your dad's '98 remote doesn't work with your '97 because '98 and newer Explorers have different RKE module. Well...if his remote doesn't look like yours at all...(newer ones are smaller and the buttons are pictures instead of words "LOCK", "UNLOCK", "PANIC"), then it won't work on your Explorer.

 

[Keirman]

Thanks guys ... i will try this as soon as my dad gets home tonight ... thanks for your help and wish me luck
PS. This site has already saved me around 200 bucks and counting