My remote stopped working so I put in a new battery. It still doesn't
work. This is for a 2002 Ranger. Isn't that too soon for a remote to
wear out? Do I need to do something else to get it working?
>My remote stopped working so I put in a new battery. It still doesn't
>work. This is for a 2002 Ranger. Isn't that too soon for a remote to
>wear out? Do I need to do something else to get it working?
If it was just battery it should be working. When you put in the battery you
should tweek the springy contacts for a positive connection. Also visually
check for evidence of moisture. Made it got washed.If you want to try
reprogramming. here the steps.NOTE: All keyless entry remote transmitters are
programmable and must be set at the same time.
NOTE: To program (or reprogram) the keyless entry remote transmitters into
the central security module, carry out the following steps:
Turn the ignition switch from OFF to RUN 8 times within 10 seconds, ending in
RUN. If the central security module has successfully entered program mode, it
will unlock and lock all doors.
Press any button on a keyless entry remote transmitter, and the doors will
lock and then unlock to confirm that each keyless entry remote transmitter
has been programed.
If the door locks do not respond for any keyless remote transmitter, wait
several seconds and press the button again. If the door locks still fail to
respond, refer to Diagnosis and Testing in this section.
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, or wait up to 20 seconds after
Step 2, to exit program mode. If a keyless entry remote transmitter has been
programmed (or reprogrammed), the central security module will lock and
unlock all doors one last time to confirm.
MinnesotaMike - 12 Jul 2006 01:12 GMT
I tweaked the contacts for a good connection and still nothing. I
checked for any signs of moisture and I don't see anything. Do you
think a reprogram will work, or is that a waste of time? I've never had
to reprogram a remote after installing a battery. Thanks.
monkeyboy - 12 Jul 2006 02:43 GMT
>I tweaked the contacts for a good connection and still nothing. I
>checked for any signs of moisture and I don't see anything. Do you
>think a reprogram will work, or is that a waste of time? I've never had
>to reprogram a remote after installing a battery. Thanks.
Thats correct you don't have to reprogram after batt replacement. But this
does two things by going through the reprogrm steps it will, by the locks
cycling up and down, show you that the module is working and putting it's
self in the program mode. and then by pushing any button,on the remote, try
all of them if the first doesn't work. then at least you'll know the module
is ok and replace the FOB, finger operated button, or remote. Diagnosing is a
process of elimination and is never a waste of time. What if you reprogrammed
it and it worked. Oh what the heck just trade it in.