2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD ECU

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Your remote entry system contains two remote transmitters which
provide remote control of several features. Each remote transmitter will
allow you to:
²unlock the vehicle doors without a key
²lock all the vehicle doors without a key
²open the trunk without a key
²activate the personal alarm
²arm and disarm the perimeter anti-theft system
²operate the illuminated entry feature
The remote transmitter features only operate with the ignition in the
OFF or ACC positions. The remote transmitter features also operate if
the ignition is in the RUN position and the gear shift is in P (Park). The
personal alarm feature, however, will not operate when the ignition is in
the RUN position.
When the vehicle is armed the power door locks and remote trunk
release control are disabled. These will not work until the vehicle is
disarmed.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL key fobs(remote entry transmitters) are brought to the
dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.
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Locking the doors
Press this control to lock all the
doors and arm the perimeter
anti-theft system. To confirm all the
doors and trunk are closed, the turn
signal lamps will display one short
flash. Press the control twice within
3 seconds the horn will chirp once,
confirming that all doors, hood or
trunk are closed. If any of the doors,
hood or trunk are open or ajar, the
horn will make two quick chirps,
reminding you to properly close them.
Unlocking the doors
Press this control to unlock the
driver door and disarm the
perimeter alarm (if armed). The
interior lamps will illuminate.
Press the control a second time
within three seconds to unlock all
the doors.
Opening the trunk
Press this control to open the trunk.
Be certain the trunk is closed before
driving your vehicle. The trunk may
appear closed, but it may not be
latched. Failure to do so may cause
objects to fall out of the trunk or
block rear view vision.
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Activating the personal alarm
Press this control to turn on the
personal alarm.
Press the control a second time to
turn off the personal alarm. The
personal alarm will also turn off if
the remote transmitter unlock
control is pressed, or if the ignition
switch is turned out of the OFF
position, or after 2±3 minutes of
operation.
Replacing the battery
The remote transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you to
be up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. A decrease in
operating range can be caused by:
²weather conditions
²nearby radio towers
²structures around the vehicle
²other vehicles parked next to the vehicle
To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the transmitter near the
key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE
FRONT PART OF THE
TRANSMITTER APART.
2. Place the positive (+) side of new
battery in the same orientation.
Refer to the diagram inside the
transmitter unit.
3. Snap the two halves back
together.
Replacement of the battery willnotcause the remote transmitter to
become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should
operate normally after battery replacement.
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Replacing lost transmitters
If a remote transmitter has been lost
and you would like to remove it
from the vehicle's memory or you
would like to purchase additional
transmitters for your vehicle (up to
four may be programmed into
memory), takeallyour vehicle's
transmitters to your dealer for
programming or perform the
reprogramming procedure yourself.
Reprogramming transmitters
It will be necessary to reprogramallthe transmitters to the vehicle at
the same time while performing this procedure.
To program the transmitter yourself:
1. To reprogram the transmitters
yourself, place the key in the
ignition and turn from (2) OFF
to (4) RUN and cycle between
(4) RUN and (2) OFF eight times in
rapid succession (within 10
seconds) ending in the (4) RUN
position.
2. After doors lock/unlock, press any
control on all transmitters (up to four). With each control press of the
transmitters, the door should cycle (lock/unlock) to confirm
programming. When completed, turn the ignition to (2) OFF.
3. The door locks should cycle (lock/unlock) one last time to confirm
completion of programming.
Illuminated entry
The illuminated entry feature will automatically turn on the interior
lamps when the remote transmitter unlock control is pressed.
The illuminated entry feature will automatically turn off the interior
lamps if the ignition switch is turned out of the OFF position, or if the
remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or after 25 seconds of
illumination.
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The interior lamps will not turn off if:
²they have been turned on with the instrument panel dimmer control
switch or
²any door is open
The battery saver will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the
last door is closed even if the dimmer control switch is on.
Autolock/Relock
This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when:
²all doors are closed
²the engine is running
²you shift out of P (Park).
Relock
The autolock feature repeats when:
²the passenger's door is opened then closed while the engine is running
and
²you put the vehicle in motion.
Deactivating/activating the autolock/relock feature
Before following the procedure, make sure that the ignition is OFF and
all vehicle doors are closed.
You must complete steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will
have to be repeated. Wait 30 seconds before repeating the procedure.
1. Turn the ignition key to RUN.
2. Press the power door unlock control three times.
3. Turn the ignition key from RUN to OFF.
4. Press the power door unlock control three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to RUN. The horn will chirp to indicate that
you have entered the programming mode.
6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will
chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long
chirp) if autolock was activated.
7. Turn the ignition to OFF. The horn will chirp once to confirm the
procedure is complete.
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SECURILOCKYPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLockypassive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization
system. This system prevents the engine from being started unless a
coded key programmed to your vehicleis used.
The SecuriLockypassive anti-theft system is not compatible with
non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may
result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
Automatic arming
The vehicle is armed immediately
after switching the ignition to the
2 (OFF) position.
Automatic disarming
Switching the ignition to the 4 (RUN) position with acoded keydisarms
the vehicle. The
THEFTlight will illuminate for three seconds and then
go out. If theTHEFTlight stays on for an extended period of time or
flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealership or a
qualified technician.
Key information
Your vehicle is supplied withtwo
coded keys.Only acoded keywill
start your vehicle.
Spare coded keys can be purchased
from your dealership. Your
dealership can program your key or
you can ªdo it yourselfº, refer to
Programming spare keys.
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Large metallic objects, electronic
devices on the key chain that can be
used to purchase gasoline or similar
items, or a second key on the same
key ring as thecoded keymay
cause vehicle starting issues. If
present, you need to keep these
objects from touching thecoded
keywhile starting the engine. These
objects and devices cannot damage
thecoded key,, but can cause a
momentary issue if they are too
close to the key during engine start.
If a problem occurs, turn ignition
OFF and restart the engine with all
other objects on the key ring held
away from the ignition key. Check to make sure thecoded keyis an
approved Fordcoded key.
If your keys are lost or stolen you
will need to do the following:
²Use your spare key to start the
vehicle. or
²Have your vehicle towed to a
dealership or locksmith. The key
codes will need to be erased from
your vehicle and new key codes will need to be re-coded.
Replacing coded keys can be very costly and you may want to store an
extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to prevent
an unforeseen inconvenience.
The correctcoded keymust be used for your vehicle. The use of the
wrong type ofcoded keymay lead to a ªNO-STARTº condition.
If an unprogrammed key is used in the ignition it will cause a
ªNO STARTº condition.
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Programming spare keys
A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle. Only
SecuriLockykeys can be used. To program acoded keyyourself, you
will need two previously programmedcoded keys(keys that already
operate your vehicle's engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily
accessible for timely implementation of each step in the procedure.
If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must
bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the spare coded key(s)
programmed.
Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.
1. Insert the first previously
programmedcoded keyinto the
ignition and turn the ignition from 1
(LOCK) to 4 (RUN) (maintain
ignition in 4 (RUN) for at least one
second).
2. Turn ignition to 1 (LOCK) and
remove the firstcoded keyfrom
the ignition.
3. Within ten seconds of turning the ignition to 1 (LOCK), insert the
second previously programmedcoded keyinto the ignition and turn the
ignition from 1 (LOCK) to 4 (RUN) (maintain ignition in 4 (RUN) for at
least one second but no more than ten seconds).
4. Turn the ignition to 1 (LOCK) and remove the secondcoded key
from the ignition.
5. Within 20 seconds of turning the ignition to 1 (LOCK), insert the new
unprogrammed key (new key) into the ignition and turn the ignition
from 1 (LOCK) to 4 (RUN) (maintain ignition in 4 (RUN) for at least one
second). This step will program your new key to a coded key.
6. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this
procedure from step 1.
If successful, the new coded key(s) will start the vehicle's engine and the
theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out.
If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicle's
engine, the theft indicator will flash on and off and you may repeat steps
1 through 6. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealership to
have the new spare key(s) programmed.
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