Remote Keyless Entry Systems Ford Econoline I

DESCRIPTION & OPERATION

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system consists of power door lock system, a control module with integral receiver, up to 4 hand-held transmitter(s) and necessary wiring. RKE module can store up to 4 transmitters in memory. RKE functions only when ignition is not in RUN or ACC position. The control module performs the following functions

1. Locks and unlocks all doors.
2. Turns on interior lights.
3. Arms and disarms anti-theft system (if equipped).
4. Activates security feature to sound horn and flash exterior lights.
5. Activates battery saver, which removes power from interior lights 40-45 minutes after last input to control module. The remote entry system receives inputs from the following
6. Interior light switch.
7. Door ajar switches.
8. Door lock cylinders.
9. Door lock switches.
10. Ignition switch.
11. Program connector.
12. Remote transmitter(s). Control module sends outputs to the following
13. Interior lights.
14. Door lock actuators.
15. Horn relay.
16. Parking lights.

To unlock driver's door, press UNLOCK button on transmitter. This also disarms anti-theft system. To unlock all doors, press UNLOCK button twice within 3 seconds. To turn on interior lights press UNLOCK button. To lock all doors, press LOCK button once. This also arms anti-theft system. To confirm all doors are locked, press LOCK button again within 3 seconds. If vehicle is equipped with a side sliding door and sliding door was open during lock activation, the memory lock feature will activate to lock the sliding door after is has been closed. Horn will sound and doors will lock again. To activate security alarm, press PANIC button. Horn will sound and exterior lights will flash for a maximum of 3 minutes. To deactivate security alarm, press PANIC button again or turn ignition switch to ON position.

COMPONENT LOCATIONS

COMPONENT LOCATIONS

REMOTE TRANSMITTER WITHOUT ICONS

Note. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Data Link Connector (DLC) may also be referred to as program connector.

1. Turn ignition switch to RUN or ACC position. Using shorting pin, temporarily short terminals of RKE DLC together. RKE DLC is located at base of steering column. On all models, all doors should lock, then unlock.
2. Press any button on transmitter(s). All doors should lock, then unlock to verify transmitter(s) have been programmed. If doors do not respond, press button again (3 times maximum) with same transmitter. If doors still do not respond, go to «TEST A: ALL DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE»(/ford/econoline/i-1985-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#remote-keyless-entry-systems) under SYSTEM TESTS.
3. Repeat procedure for additional transmitters (4 maximum). Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Remove shorting pin from RKE DLC. Very remote transmitters have been programmed by depressing LOCK and UNLOCK buttons and vehicle responds accordingly.

REMOTE TRANSMITTER WITH ICONS

1. Turn ignition switch from OFF to RUN 8 times within 10 seconds ending in RUN position. If RKE module has entered program mode, all doors will lock and unlock.
2. Within 20 seconds, press any button on a remote transmitter. Door locks should lock and unlock to verify remote transmitter has been programmed. Repeat this step for all remote transmitters to be programmed.
3. If door locks do not respond for any remote transmitter, wait several seconds. Press button again. If door locks still do not respond, go to «INSPECTION & VERIFICATION»(/ford/econoline/i-1985-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#remote-keyless-entry-systems__inspection-verification) under TROUBLESHOOTING.
4. Turn ignition off or wait 20 seconds after step 2 to exit program mode. Doors should lock and unlock again to confirm program exit. Test remote transmitter operation.

INSPECTION & VERIFICATION

Note. Keep driver's window rolled down during testing to avoid being locked out of vehicle.

Verify customer concern by operating door locks to duplicate condition. Visually inspect components. If inspection reveals an obvious concern which can be easily serviced, correct malfunction before continuing inspection and verification. Check the following

1. Low battery charge.
2. Blown fuse(s).
3. Loose or corroded connectors.
4. Damaged wiring.
5. Damaged transmitter(s).
6. Faulty transmitter batteries.
7. Binding locks or latches.

SYSTEM TESTS

Note. Keep driver's window rolled down when performing system tests to avoid getting locked out of vehicle. Before beginning any testing, ensure battery is fully charged. Lubricate door lock latch and linkage system. Manually cycle door locks 10 times to ensure proper operation. A digital multimeter is required for testing the power door lock system.

SYMPTOM CHART

Scheme 19

Scheme 20

Scheme 21

1. Press LOCK button on Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter once. All doors should lock. Press RKE transmitter twice. All doors should unlock. If door locks operated as specified, go to next step. If door locks did not operate as specified, go to step 4.
2. Remove and check fuse No. 4 (15-amp) located in the Central Junction Box (CJB) located below left side of instrument panel. If fuse is okay, go to next step. If fuse is blown, replace fuse and retest system operation. If fuse blows again, check Light Green/Yellow wire for short to ground. Repair as necessary. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/ford/econoline/i-1985-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#remote-keyless-entry-systems).
3. Install fuse No. 4 (15-amp) into CJB. Remove left front door trim panel. Disconnect master window/door lock control switch 15-pin connector C500. Measure voltage between ground and master window/door lock control switch connector C500 terminal No. 3 (Light Green/Yellow wire). (Scheme 19) If more than 10 volts exists, replace RKE module and retest system. If 10 volts or less exists, repair open in Light Green/Yellow wire and retest system operation.
4. Remove and check fuse No. 16 (50-amp) from the Battery Junction Box (BJB) located in left front of engine compartment and fuses No. 3 and 5 from CJB. If fuses are okay, go to next step. If fuse(s) are blown replace fuse(s) and retest system. If fuse blows again check for short to ground. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/ford/econoline/i-1985-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#remote-keyless-entry-systems). Repair as necessary.
5. Install fuses No. 3, 5 and 16. Disconnect RKE module 13-pin connectors C335 and C336. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Measure voltage between ground and RKE module connector C336 terminals No. 2 and 16 (both Yellow/Black wires) individually. Also measure voltage between ground and RKE module connector C335 terminals No. 12 (White/Purple wire) and No. 22 (Black/White wire). (Scheme 20)and (Scheme 21). If more than 10 volts exists at each terminal, go to next step. If 10 volts or less exists at any or all terminals, repair appropriate wire as necessary. Retest system operation.
6. Turn ignition off. Measure resistance between ground and RKE module connector C335 terminals No. 8, 21 and 23 (all Black/Light Blue wires). (Scheme 20) If resistance is less than 5 ohms at each terminal, replace RKE module and retest system operation. If resistance is 5 ohms or greater, repair open in appropriate wire and retest system operation.

TEST B: SINGLE DOOR LOCK INOPERATIVE FROM ALL SWITCHES

1. Press RKE transmitter LOCK button once and UNLOCK button twice. If suspect door lock locked and unlocked, go to next step. If suspect door lock did not lock and unlock, go to step 4.
2. Turn ignition off. Disconnect RKE module 13-pin Black connector C335. Measure voltage between ground and RKE module connector C335 terminal No. 25 (Pink/Yellow wire) while pressing driver's door switch LOCK button. (Scheme 20) If more than 10 volts exists, go to next step. If 10 volts or less exists, repair open in Pink/Yellow wire between RKE module and splice S252. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/ford/econoline/i-1985-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#remote-keyless-entry-systems). Retest system operation.
3. Measure voltage between ground and RKE module connector C335 terminal No. 24 (Pink/Light Green wire) while pressing driver's door switch UNLOCK button. (Scheme 20) If more than 10 volts exists, replace RKE module and retest system operation. If 10 volts or less exists, repair Pink/Light Green wire between RKE module and splice S251. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/ford/econoline/i-1985-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#remote-keyless-entry-systems). Retest system operation.
4. Disconnect inoperative door lock actuator connector. If testing sliding side door actuator, ensure door is closed. While pressing driver's door lock switch LOCK button, measure voltage between ground and inoperative door lock actuator connector Pink/Black wire terminal. If any voltage momentarily exists, go to step 7. If no voltage exists and left front, right front or rear door lock is inoperative, go to next step. If no voltage exists and side door lock is inoperative, go to step 6.
5. Disconnect RKE module 13-pin Gray connector C336. Measure resistance of Pink/Black wire between RKE module connector C336 terminal No. 18 and inoperative door lock actuator connector. (Scheme 21) If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace RKE module and retest system operation. If resistance is not less than 5 ohms, repair open in Pink/Black wire. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/ford/econoline/i-1985-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#remote-keyless-entry-systems). Retest system operation.
6. Disconnect RKE module 13-pin Gray connector C336. Measure resistance between RKE module connector C336 terminal No. 19 (Yellow/Black wire, changes to Pink/Black) and inoperative door lock actuator connector Pink/Black wire terminal. (Scheme 21) If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace RKE module and retest system operation. If resistance is not less than 5 ohms, repair open in appropriate wire. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/ford/econoline/i-1985-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#remote-keyless-entry-systems). Retest system operation.
7. If checking sliding side door, ensure door is closed. Measure voltage between ground and inoperative door lock actuator connector Red/Orange wire terminal (left front) or Pink/Orange wire terminal (except left front) while pressing driver's door lock switch. If any voltage exists momentarily, replace appropriate door lock actuator and retest system operation. If no voltage exists and left front door lock is inoperative, go to next step. If no voltage exists and right front door lock is inoperative, go to step 9. If no voltage exists and rear or side door is inoperative, go to step 10.
8. Disconnect RKE 13-pin Gray connector C336. Measure resistance of Red/Orange wire between RKE module connector C336 terminal No. 4 and left front door lock actuator connector. (Scheme 21) If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace RKE module and retest system operation. If resistance is not less than 5 ohms, repair open in Red/Orange wire and retest system operation.
9. Measure resistance of Pink/Orange wire between RKE module connector C336 terminal No. 3 and right front door lock actuator connector. (Scheme 21) If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace RKE module and retest system operation. If resistance is not less than 5 ohms, repair open in Pink/Orange wire and retest system operation.
10. Measure resistance of Pink/Orange wire between RKE module connector C336 terminal No. 17 and rear or side door lock actuator connector. (Scheme 21) If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace RKE module and retest system operation. If resistance is not less than 5 ohms, repair open in Pink/Orange wire and retest system operation.

TEST C: ALL DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE FROM ONE SWITCH ONLY

1. Press inoperative door lock switch from LOCK to UNLOCK position. If door lock is inoperative for lock and unlock, go to next step. If door lock switch is inoperative in lock position only, go to step 3 . If door lock switch is inoperative in unlock position only, go to step 4 .
2. Disconnect inoperative door lock switch connector. Measure voltage between ground and inoperative door lock switch connector Pink/Light Green wire terminal (if front switch) or Black/White wire terminal (if rear switch). If more than 10 volts exists, replace inoperative door lock switch and retest system operation. If 10 volts or less exists, repair open in Pink/Light Green (front switch) wire or Black/White wire (rear switch) and retest system operation.
3. Disconnect inoperative door lock switch connector. Momentarily connect a jumper wire between inoperative door lock switch Pink/Yellow wire terminal and Light Green/Yellow wire terminal (front switch) or Black/White wire terminal (rear switch). If door locks, replace inoperative door lock switch and retest system operation. If door does not lock, repair open in appropriate Pink/Yellow wire between inoperative door lock switch and RKE module. Retest system operation.
4. Disconnect inoperative door lock switch connector. Momentarily connect a jumper wire between inoperative door lock switch Pink/Light Green wire terminal and Light Green/Yellow wire terminal (front switch) or Pink/Yellow terminal and Black/White wire terminal (rear switch). See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/ford/econoline/i-1985-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#remote-keyless-entry-systems) . If door locks, replace inoperative door lock switch and retest system operation. If door does not lock, repair open in appropriate Pink/Light Green wire between inoperative door lock switch and RKE module. Retest system operation.

TEST D: DOORS DO NOT LOCK/UNLOCK USING RKE TRANSMITTER

1. Press RKE transmitter PANIC button. If panic feature does not operate go to step 3. If panic feature operates, try a second RKE transmitter programmed to vehicle. If RKE system operates properly, replace first RKE transmitter. Program both RKE transmitters. See «PROGRAMMING»(/ford/econoline/i-1985-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#remote-keyless-entry-systems). If second RKE transmitter programmed to vehicle operates panic feature but does not lock/unlock vehicle, replace RKE module and retest system operation. If a second RKE transmitter is not available, go to next step.
2. Program another RKE transmitter to vehicle. See «PROGRAMMING»(/ford/econoline/i-1985-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#remote-keyless-entry-systems). Check RKE system operation using programmed RKE transmitter. If door locks operate correctly, replace RKE transmitter in question. Program NEW RKE transmitter. See «PROGRAMMING»(/ford/econoline/i-1985-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#remote-keyless-entry-systems). Retest system operation. If RKE transmitter will not program, to step 4.
3. Program inoperative RKE transmitter. See «PROGRAMMING»(/ford/econoline/i-1985-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#remote-keyless-entry-systems). If RKE transmitter programmed and operates RKE system correctly, system is okay at this time. If RKE transmitter did not program or operate RKE system correctly, go to step 2.
4. Measure resistance between ground and RKE Data Link Connector (DLC) Black wire terminal. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, go to next step. If resistance is not less than 5 ohms, repair open in Black wire between RKE DLC and ground.
5. Turn ignition off. Disconnect RKE module 13-pin Black connector C335. Connect a jumper wire between RKE DLC connector Black wire terminal and White/Yellow wire terminal. Measure resistance between ground and RKE module C335 terminal No. 10 (White/Yellow wire). (Scheme 20) If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace RKE module and retest system operation. If resistance is not less than 5 ohms, repair open in White/Yellow wire between RKE module and RKE DLC connector and retest system operation.

Scheme 22

1. Press RKE transmitter PANIC button. If parking lights flash and horn does not sound, go to next step. If parking lights do not flash, go to step 4. If parking lights do not flash and horn sounds, go to step 5.
2. Press horn switch on steering wheel. If the horn sounds, go to next step. If horn does not sound, repair horn circuits as specified. See WIRING DIAGRAMS in STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES - ECONOLINE article.
3. Turn ignition off. Disconnect RKE module 13-pin Black connector C335. Remove horn relay from battery junction box located in left side of engine compartment. Measure resistance of Dark Blue wire between horn relay connector terminal No. 86 and RKE module connector C335 terminal No. 13. (Scheme 20)and (Scheme 22). If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace RKE module and retest system operation. If resistance is not less than 5 ohms, repair open in Dark Blue wire and retest system operation.
4. Turn ignition off. Disconnect RKE module 13-pin Black connector C335. Turn parking lights on. Measure voltage between ground and RKE module connector C335 terminal No. 9 (Brown wire). (Scheme 20) If more than 10 volts exist, replace RKE module and retest system operation. If 10 volts or less exists, repair open in Brown wire and retest system operation.
5. Program another RKE transmitter if a existing RKE transmitter is not available. See «PROGRAMMING»(/ford/econoline/i-1985-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#remote-keyless-entry-systems). Press RKE transmitter PANIC button. If panic alarm operates, replace RKE transmitter in question. Program NEW RKE transmitter. See «PROGRAMMING»(/ford/econoline/i-1985-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#remote-keyless-entry-systems). Retest system operation. If panic alarm does not operate, replace RKE module and retest system operation.

TEST F: A SINGLE DOOR LOCK IS INOPERATIVE; SLIDING DOOR OPERATES PROPERLY, MEMORY LOCK FOR SLIDING DOOR INOPERATIVE

Open side door. If courtesy light(s) illuminate, replace RKE module and retest system operation. If courtesy light(s) do not illuminate, see appropriate wiring diagram in ILLUMINATION/INTERIOR LIGHTS article.

TEST G: ALL DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE; DOORS LOCK & UNLOCK WHEN KEY IS IN RUN POSITION

Measure resistance between RKE DLC 2-pin connector White/Yellow wire terminal and Black wire terminal. If resistance is greater than 10 k/ohms, replace RKE module and retest system. If resistance is 10 k/ohms or less, repair short to ground in White/Yellow wire between RKE module and RKE DLC connector and retest system operation.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Remove door trim panel and peel back watershield. Remove door latch (hinged door) or remote control (sliding door). Drill out rivet securing actuator assembly. Disconnect door lock actuator electrical connector. Remove actuator assembly. To install, reverse removal procedure. Secure actuator assembly with NEW rivet. Replace old actuator bracket with NEW bracket supplied with replacement actuator.

Removal & Installation (Front Doors)

Carefully remove switch and trim panel from door trim panel. Remove screws and separate trim panel from switch and connector. Remove switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Removal & Installation (Rear Door)

Remove door trim panel. Disconnect switch connector. Carefully pry switch from door trim panel. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Remove left quarter trim panel. Disconnect connector and remove memory lock relay module. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Remove body side trim panel behind driver side "B" pillar. Disconnect Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) module connector. Remove 2 mounting nuts. Remove RKE module. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Remote Keyless Entry System Wiring Diagram (Econoline - 1999). Scheme 23

Remote Keyless Entry System Wiring Diagram (Econoline - 2000). Scheme 24

See also:
• TEST A: ALL DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE
• INSPECTION & VERIFICATION
• B
• C
• D
• F
• G