Remote Function Actuator

[Fix4Dirt]

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[Tom mauger jr]

I have a 2013 Ford Explorer that has not been drivable for over a month due to a Remote function Actuator going out. Was informed that by Ford motor company and the dealership that the part is no longer available and A used part will not work because of security issues and such. Any suggestions would be appreciated. The dealership won't even offer me any money as a trade in because of it being A brick that they cannot fix. The part when last availble was $400.00 and made in China. Any suggestions will be considered.

What are the symptoms that led to the diagnosis of remote function actuator. Module
.my 2014 hasn't started for 2 months

 

[J_C]

^ The shop probably pulled a DTC code with a scan tool, here's what the workshop manual lists, or there is more too, but too much to post in a forum topic:
(the 2014 workshop manual is linked in my sig below)

DTC Chart: RFA Module

DTC​	Description​	Action​
B10C7:01​	PATS Target Identifier: Not Programmed​	GO to Pinpoint Test D .​
B10C8:01​	Interior Centre Antenna: General Electrical Failure​	GO to Pinpoint Test D .​
B10C9:01​	Interior Front Antenna: General Electrical Failure​	GO to Pinpoint Test D .​
B10D7:05​	PATS Key: System Programming Failure​	GO to Pinpoint Test A .​
B10D7:31​	PATS Key: No Signal​	This DTC sets during an RFA module self-test if 2 programmed Intelligent Access (IA) keys are not detected inside the vehicle. CHECK each IA key individually to see if it operates the vehicle. If an IA key does not operate the vehicle, PROGRAM that key. Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment . If 2 programmed IA keys are not present inside the vehicle, DISREGARD this DTC.​
B10D8:51​	PATS Key Less Than Minimum Programmed: Not Programmed​	If other PATS DTCs are present, address them first. If DTC B10D8:51 is the only DTC present, PROGRAM additional keys (minimum of 2 keys must be programmed). Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.​
B10D9:11​	PATS Transponder: Circuit Short To Ground​	GO to Pinpoint Test B .​
B10D9:12​	PATS Transponder: Circuit Short To Battery​	GO to Pinpoint Test B .​
B10D9:31​	PATS Transponder: No Signal​	GO to Pinpoint Test B .​
B10D9:87​	PATS Transponder: Missing Message​	GO to Pinpoint Test B .​
B10DA:51​	PATS PCM Identifier: Not Programmed​	There is no BCM ID stored in the RFA module. CARRY OUT a parameter reset, then CYCLE the ignition and make an attempt to start the vehicle. Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Parameter Reset . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.​
B10DA:61​	PATS PCM Identifier: Signal Calculation Failure​	There is an incorrect BCM ID stored in the RFA module. CARRY OUT a parameter reset, then CYCLE the ignition and make an attempt to start the vehicle. Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Parameter Reset . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.​
U201F:31​	External Receiver: No Signal​	GO to Pinpoint Test C .​
All other RFA module DTCs​	—​	REFER to Section 419-10 .​