Ford Escape: Remote Convenience / Diagnosis and Testing - Universal Transmitter
Global Customer Symptom Code (GCSC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.
REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Symptom |
Action |
Driver Aid & Information >
Universal Remote >
Performance >
Inoperative |
GO to Pinpoint Test A |
Symptom Chart(s)
Symptom Chart: Universal Home Transmitter
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.
REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Symptom Chart
Condition
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Actions
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The universal transmitter is inoperative
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GO to Pinpoint Test A
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Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A: UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER IS INOPERATIVE
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
REFER to: Universal Transmitter - Overview (419-02 Remote Convenience, Description and Operation).
Possible Sources
- Interior lighting concern
- Universal transmitter (part of the LH sun visor)
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A1 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER |
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Check the illumination of the universal transmitter by pressing one of the buttons.
Does the indicator on the universal transmitter illuminate?
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A2 PROGRAM A HAND-HELD TRANSMITTER TO THE UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER |
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NOTE:
The customer's hand-held transmitter is required when programming the universal transmitter.
Program the universal transmitter. Refer to the Owner's Literature.
Does the universal transmitter program successfully?
Yes |
The universal transmitter is OK. VERIFY the receiver unit operates correctly.
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No |
INSTALL a new LH sun visor.
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A3 CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE LH (LEFT-HAND)
VANITY MIRROR LAMP |
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Verify the operation of the LH vanity mirror lamp.
REFER to: Interior Lighting (417-02 Interior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing).
Does the LH vanity mirror lamp operate correctly?
Yes |
INSTALL a new LH sun visor.
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No |
Diagnose the interior lighting concern. REFER to: Interior Lighting (417-02 Interior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing).
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System Operation
Universal Transmitter
The universal transmitter learns a hand-held transmitter radio
frequency code and stores the code in memory...
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