Anyway to add a keypad?

[NHarris]

On my 05 explorer, it has the keyfob, but no keypad on the truck. Anyone know if there's chance to add a keypad on. I can get one in good shape at the JY for cheap.
Any ideas, comments?


Thanks,
Nate


EDIT: Found my answer, but in a ranger format...

The Explorer keypad works as an input to a module which then controls the lock solenoids. The module could be either the Remote Anti-theft Personality module or the Central Security Module depending on the year. In the case of your 96 Ranger, the module goes by the RAP name but it is probably a different RAP module than the one in the Ex Sport.

My 2003 Ranger has a CSM and I reprogrammed it with a dealer tool to enable the keypad function using the hexadecimal code from a 01~03 Sport Trac. A Taurus keypad was cut into the door and now operates the CSM unlock functions through a small diode adapter box.

Mine:

Can something similar be done on a 96 with a RAP? I don't know. It's electrically different from mine. Possibly with the right combo of parts and programming.



The easy way out: Ford sells a wireless, universal, self-adhesive keypad that functions and programs just like your keychain fobs. You'd be up and running in minutes.

Stick-on Ford accessory keypad:

 

[BradR]

I think the stick on would be a good idea... but I would probably take it apart and adapt it to a more flush mounted keypad.

 

[lynchy wa]

wireless ay?....well i'll be f*****.

 

[NHarris]

yeah. Add it to the list of everything else thats wireless on cars. The keyfobs are very handy. Great invention there.
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[lynchy wa]

yeah its spun out how only a few years ago we only had keys and knobs and worse case scenario a coat hanger or packing strap would get you in if your keys got locked in the car (o.k a little bit more than a few years). now your buggered if your key fob battery goes flat...unless youve got a wireless keypad that is!

 

[BigRondo]

What will they think of next? Nate, be sure to let us know what you end up doing............

 

[NHarris]

--Well they are quite pricy....about $80.00

--I was on the ford truck forum, and the guy there did something really cool for his keypad. He placed this wireless one in his gas cap. So it was un-noticed, but in an emergency he could use it, and its out of the weather. Looks like the pictured got deleted, I wanted to post the pic...

 

[BigRondo]

--Well they are quite pricy....about $80.00

Nate, this surprises you because....................:scratch:

 

[NHarris]

Nate, this surprises you because....................:scratch:

Because.....................it just does.

 

[BigRondo]

Because.....................it just does.

Nate, you are a funny *****!!!!!

 

[NHarris]

I honestly thought it'd only be $50-60. I wasn't expecting 80.00 for a numbered keyfob.

 

[BigRondo]

I honestly thought it'd only be $50-60. I wasn't expecting 80.00 for a numbered keyfob.

Go figure. Is there anyway you can score a keypad from the JY and make it work?

 

[NHarris]

Now that I'm unsure of. I found a perfect condition keypad off an 06 X, but the question is, will the car accept the code???? I don't know if my security module (?) would be accepting of it.

 

[BigRondo]

Now that I'm unsure of. I found a perfect condition keypad off an 06 X, but the question is, will the car accept the code???? I don't know if my security module (?) would be accepting of it.

I can't help you there, sorry.

 

[NHarris]

I'll just have to talk to the guys at ford....see what they say.

 

[BigRondo]

I'll just have to talk to the guys at ford....see what they say.

Good luck, keep us posted.

 

[waskly]

im pretty sure all key less entry ex have codes printed on the security module for the key code, only thing i am undering is if the wiring exists in the door, which i think is what differs on these cars, body harness does not have the wiring for the key pads.

i could be wrong but i never seen extra connectors on non key less entry vehicles.

 

[NHarris]

Well I'll see what I can do...right now I have a mustang to do A LOT of maintenance work on...so thats 1st priority...key pad can be second or third.