1997 ford explorer oem keyless entry only(never had the code) alarm. I unpluged a wire harness in rear drivers side compartment, alarm when off. I plugged it back in right away. them tryed 2 start car 2 turn off alarm but it wouldn't start. So I disconected battery for a minute or more yet alarm is still going off. HELP!!!!

First I suggest check and re-check wires and harnesses connections at/from door lock switches at/from drivers side, some loss or harnesses connections sometimes make this wrong.

If, before this replacement your locks system was working fine, a bad installation could damage this and other components. This could be the answer at intermitent keyless work, or your secuirty entry module is advice go to bad. There isn't way to test this, try re-sunchronized the keys according with your Owners Manual procedure o just will reprogramming with the dealer tools.

Hope this helps.

Hi Joe:
You can use the keyless entry keypad to Lock or unlock the doors without using a key.
Open the liftgate window. Activate or deactivate the autolock feature.

This code is located on the owner's wallet card in the glove box, is available from your authorized dealer via scan code or is marked on the computer module.

Computer Module location
1995 thru 2001 is located in the jack storage compartment in the rear of your Explorer. First remove the panel to the jack storage compartment. Towards the front of this area you should see a metal box this is your auto-lock module (way up front next to your rear left passenger seat - Image 01). On the back side of this is your 5 digit code factory preset code (Image 02). It is hard to get to. To see it you will have to loosen, pull, use a flashlight or a mirror but it can be done.



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Here you go. I think this may be what you are looking for. I hope this helps and good luck.

1994 Mercury Grand Marquis Alarm, Remote Starter, Keyless Entry Wiring Information Constant 12V+ Yellow Ignition Switch Harness Starter White/Pink Ignition Switch Harness Ignition Red/Light Green Ignition Switch Harness Accessory Gray/Yellow Ignition Switch Harness Tach Gray/Orange EDIS Module Brake Switch Light Green Brake Switch Trunk Release Purple/Yellow Driver's Kick Panel Trunk Pin Brown/White (-) Light in Trunk Parking Lights Brown Light Switch Head Lamp Red/Yellow Light Switch Hood Pin n/a Factory Disarm n/a Door Trigger Black/Light Blue Driver's Kick Panel Door Lock Pink/Yellow Behind Glove Compartment w/Keyless w/o Keyless (-) Door Unlock Pink/Light Green W/o Keyless Reverse Polarity Horn Wire Yellow/Light Green (-) Steering Column Windows Up LF=Yellow, RF=White/Yellow, Windows Down LF=White/BlackRF=Tan/Light Blue

The security computer box is in the cargo area open the rear hatch on the driverside behind the plastic is the box, it will have the keyless entry code printed on the side.

Did you check the start relay for voltage? Ohms reading?

If I remember correctly the circuit goes like this:
Key turns ignition switch which puts voltage to the start relay which engages the solenoid.
So if it isn't even clicking and your headlights seem to be working fine then it is either the ignition switch or the start solenoid coil.
On older Fords the start solenoid used to be remote mounted on a fender. I heard newer Ford vehicles had it integrated with the starter like GM does.
A quick visual inspection will tell you which and where you need to look.
You might check if there is a fuse for that as well.

Bill look under dash on drivers side find the keyless entry module, the bold numbers on the module are your factory keyless code, hope this helps

On your 99 model the module is located behind the left quarter trim panel,mid-way.You maybe able to see it by removing the speaker cover or the cupholder on top. The module will have a sticker with a 5 digit code.
On the 04 the model is behind the right quarter trim panel toward the front about even with the right rear door stricker.

Right hand side rear cargo area under the trim panel under the side glass, many of the electronics are under that panel.

i know this worked with my 99 navigator 32 valve used a viper car starter.

Lincoln

Navigator

1997-2003

Remote Starter Wiring Colors and Notes

Function
Vehicle Color
Location

Start:
RED/LT. BLUE
IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS **

Ignition #1:
D BLUE/GREEN
IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS

Ignition #2:
GRAY/YELLOW
IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS

Ignition #3:
RED/BLACK
IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS***

Accessory:
BLACK/LT. GREEN
IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS

Brake Light:
L GREEN (+)
AT SWITCH ABOVE BRAKE PEDAL

Tach Signal:
WHITE/PINK
AT POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE *

Parking Lights:
BROWN (+)
AT HEADLIGHT SWITCH

Headlights:
RED/YELLOW (+)
AT HEADLIGHT SWITCH

OEM Alarm Disarm:
D GREEN/PURPLE (-)
DRIVER KICK PANEL

OEM Alarm Arm:
N/A


Diesel Glow Plug:



Clutch Bypass Wire:



Notes:
* Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Located On Passenger Side Of Engine Compartment On Passenger Wheelwell. This Wire Can Also Be Found At the Firewall Harness On the Driver's Side of Vehicle. ** This Vehicle Is Equipped With Ford's PATS Anti-Theft System. Use Universal Alarm Bypass Module part # 2x402 where X can be any number. *** Must power ign3 using a relay. Tap relay coil to ign3 connection of remote start along with bypass module. No diode isolation is required.

1995 thru 2001 is located in the jack storage compartment in the rear of your Explorer. First remove the panel to the jack storage compartment. Towards the front of this area you should see a metal box this is your auto-lock module(way up front next to your rear left passenger seat). On the back side of this is your 5 digit code factory preset code. It is hard to get to. To see it you will have to loosen, pull, use a flashlight or a mirror but it can be done.