Description & Operation

WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Do not apply electrical power to any component on steering column without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may deploy.

NOTE: This applies to vehicles equipped with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system. For vehicles without RKE system, see POWER DOOR LOCKS & TRUNK RELEASE - CROWN VICTORIA & GRAND MARQUIS article.

The power door lock and remote keyless entry system consists of a Driver Door Module (DDM), which receives inputs from Digital Transmission Range (DTR) sensor, ignition switch, seat switch, window switches, door lock switches, Lighting Control Module (LCM), keyless entry keypad and remote transmitter(s). The DDM outputs consists of keyless entry keypad illumination, power door lock actuators, trunk lid release solenoid and horn relay. DDM also commands LCM entry illumination and panic signal.

Remote keyless entry transmitters have a range of 32 feet. They allow driver to lock and unlock doors, and open trunk lid while engine is off and vehicle is not in a forward or reverse gear. Remote transmitter panic feature can be activated/deactivated by depressing the PANIC button.

Vehicle may be equipped with a keyless entry keypad. Keypad will allow driver to lock or unlock vehicle doors and open trunk lid without using a key, disable/enable horn chirp, disable/enable autolock feature, when a correct 5-digit code is entered. Factory set code is located on owners wallet card in glove compartment lid and taped to DDM.

Autolock feature will lock all doors automatically when autolock feature is enabled, all doors are fully closed, ignition switch is in ON position and transmission range selector is in Reverse or Drive. After initial lock, all doors will automatically relock when any door is opened and closed when all conditions listed are met.