Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums General Troubleshooting Keyless Entry Difficulties

My ford installed keyless entry/security system is having problems. In order to start the car you need to press the unlock button on the remote, if you don't press it, the car will not start. So i was able to get into the car, since i didn't lock it the night before, but the remote isn't functioning so i can't start it. I changed the battery...still no good. My guess is that the remote is messed up or something. Any ideas



Also does the how to for keyless entry work for all ford remotes/systems? Should I just buy another remote on Ebay
? Do those work for all contours?

Thanks a whole lot in advance for any info.....cause it SUCKS not being able to go anywhere

It may have an autoset mode. I turned mine off because it kept setting itself when I was working on the car. It probably arms when you replace the underhood battery too - mine does. You didn't get a second remote with the car? Read the manual and see if has a valet mode. Mine has a hidden switch that has to be activated with in 10 or so seconds from opening the door and turning the key to ON.

Might help if you can tell us your car info plus the specific model of dealer installed keyless entry system you have. Most of the posts in the forums and the FAQ section relate solely to the OEM factory installed system.

I have a 1996 Contour SE V 6.....i'm not sure on the alarm I will have to check. The remote has an arm and disarm button... no trunk or anything. It chirps twice to lock and once to unlock. The when the alarm goes off it sounds like a siren. and there are ford security system stickers on the drivers side window. Where can I check to find out the name of the specific alarm system?