How to Reset a RCA Remote Control

Direct Code Entry

1. Press and hold the SETUP button until the red indicator stays on, then release the SETUP button.
2. Press and release the desired Mode button (TV, VCR, etc.). The red indicator blinks, then stays lit.
3. Enter the 4 digit code from the code tables. Note: after a valid code entry, the red indicator turns off. For an invalid code, the red indicator flashes.
4. With your device on, press CHANNEL UP. If the device responds, no further programming is required. Note: If some buttons do not operate your device, try one of the other codes for your brand.

Code Search

1. Manually turn on the device (TV, VCR, etc.) to be controlled.
2. Press and hold the SETUP button until the red indicator stays on, then release the SETUP button.
3. Press and release the desired Mode button (TV, VCR, etc.). The red indicator blinks once, then stays on.
4. Press the CHANNEL UP button repeatedly (up to 300 times) until the device to be controlled changes channel. The red indicator blinks, then stays lit.
5. Press and release MUTE to install the code. The indicator light goes off.

Most users will want to store VCR codes under the VCR button, Cable codes under CBL, etc. If you want to store a VCR code under CBL, etc., first follow the procedure for Direct Code Entry and press CBL in step 2 of Direct Code Entry, then enter ANY VCR code in step 3 of Direct Code Entry. Then follow the steps above for Code Search.

With the batteries out, press and hold down the #1 button on the keypad for 60 seconds. You may have to do this 3-5 times to clear the remote. Insert the batteries and begin reprogramming.

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM You can use the keyless entry keypad to:• lock or unlock the doors without using a key.• open the trunk.• recall memory seat/mirrors/steering column/adjustable pedals positions1 or 2. The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5-digit entry code; this code is located on the owner's wallet card in the glove box, is marked on the computer module, and is available from your authorized dealer. You can also create your own 5-digit personal entry code. When pressing the controls on the keypad, press the middle of the controls to ensure a good activation. Programming a personal entry code. To create your own personal entry code: 1. Enter the factory set code. 2. Within five seconds press the 1 • 2 on the keypad. Note: The lock motors will cycle, locked then unlocked 3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered within five seconds of each other. 4. Enter a sixth digit to indicate which personality feature should be recalled by the personal code. Note: The lock motors will cycle, locked then unlocked. • 1 • 2 recalls driver personality 1. • 3 • 4 recalls driver personality 2. • 9 • 0 does not recall a driver personality. Wait 5 seconds without pressing a keypad button in order to store a personal entry code. Tips: • Do not set a code that uses five of the same number. • Do not use five numbers in sequential order. • The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personal code. • If you set a personal code and store it over an existing personal code it will erase that personal code only. Erasing personal code 1. Enter the factory set 5-digit code. 2. Press and hold the 1 • 2 for two seconds and release; this must be done within five seconds of completing step 1. 3. Press and hold the 1 • 2 for two seconds to erase the customer programmed code; this must be done within five seconds of completing step 2. Your personal code is now erased and only the factory set 5-digit code will work.

Keyless Entry Keypad FAQ Ford Explorer
The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5-digit entry code
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.

Where the code can be found

• This code is located on the owner's wallet card in the glove box
• Is available from your authorized dealer via scan code
• 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). 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.

• 2002 thru 2007 is in the right panel behind the middle row window. It is below the seat belt mechanism. You have to pull out the top plastic panel off, then loosen the lower panel to be able to see the face of the computer module. The code is on a sticker on the face of the module.

Programming a personal entry code The factory set code cannot be reprogrammed but you can create your own 5�digit personal entry code. When pressing the controls on the keypad, press the middle of the controls to ensure a good activation.
Up to three personal entry codes may be programmed to the vehicle. To create your own personal entry code:

• 1. Enter the factory set code.
• 2. Within five seconds press the 1 � 2 on the keypad.
• 3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered within five seconds of each other.
• 4. Press 1 � 2, 3 � 4 or 5 � 6 to indicate which of the three personal entry code positions you wish to use.
• 5. The doors will again lock then unlock to confirm that your personal key code has been programmed to the module.

Tips:

• Do not set a code that uses five of the same number.
• Do not use five numbers in sequential order.
• The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personal code.
• If you program a code to a position that already contains a set code, the previously-set code will be erased.

Erasing personal code

• 1. Enter the factory set 5�digit code.
• 2. Within five seconds, press the 1 � 2 on the keypad and release.
• 3. Press and hold the 1 � 2 for two seconds. This must be done within five seconds of completing Step 2.

All personal codes are now erased and only the factory set 5�digit code will work.

Anti-scan feature If the wrong code has been entered 7 times (35 consecutive button presses), the keypad will go into an anti-scan mode. This mode disables the keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will flash.

The anti-scan feature will turn off after

• One minute of keypad inactivity.
• Pressing the UNLOCK control on the remote entry transmitter.
• The ignition is turned to the 3 (ON) position.

Unlocking and locking the doors, liftgate and liftgate window using keyless entry

• To unlock the driver�s door, enter the factory set 5-digit code or one of the vehicle�s personal codes.
• Each number must be pressed within five seconds of each other. The interior lamps will illuminate.
• To unlock all doors and liftgate, press the 3 � 4 control within five seconds.
• To open the liftgate window, press the 5 � 6 control within five seconds.
• To lock all doors, liftgate and liftgate window, press the 7 � 8 and the 9 � 0 at the same time.

• Note: The driver�s door must be closed. You do not need to enter the keypad code first.

Deactivating/activating autolock

• Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature enabled.

Note: The autolock feature can be activated/deactivated independently of the autounlock feature.
Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure that the anti-theft system is not armed, ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK)position, and all vehicle doors, liftgate and liftgate window are closed.
*Keyless entry key pad procedure

• 1. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position.
• 2. Close all doors, the liftgate and liftgate window.
• 3. Enter 5�digit entry code
• 4. Press and hold the 3 � 4. While holding the 3 � 4 press the 7 � 8.
• 5. Release the 7 � 8.
• 6. Release the 3 � 4.

The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been enabled.
Autounlock The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when: � the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position, all the doors are closed, and the vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h); � the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position; and � the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being transitioned to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position.
Note: The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been electronically locked before the driver door is opened.

Deactivating/activating autounlock - Keyless entry key pad procedure Your vehicle comes with the autounlock feature activated.

• 1. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position.
• 2. Close all doors, the liftgate and liftgate window.
• 3. Enter 5�digit entry code
• 4. Press and hold the 3 � 4. While holding the 3 � 4 press the 7 � 8 twice.
• 5. Release the 7 � 8.
• 6. Release the 3 � 4.

The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been enabled.
The keyless entry touch pad can use two codes. The factory code and one
personal code .
To program your own personal code, select a 5 digit code that doesn't use 5 digits in
sequence or the same button 5 times.
Enter your factory code
Within 5 seconds press the 1/2 button
Within 5 seconds of pressing the 1/2 button, enter your 5 digit personal code,
pressing each digit within 5 seconds of the previous digit.
You can now use either code to operate the keypad

Setting FOB to work with your vehicle

1. Sit in car, doors closed. Electronically unlock all doors using the power door unlock switch on the driver's door.
2. Insert key into ignition switch and turn from OFF to ON 8 times within 10 seconds with the 8th time ending in the ON position. (5 times on some models)
3. The doors should lock and unlock by themselves to signal programming mode.
4. Using your remote: lock the doors.

SECTION 501-14B: Keyless Entry/Computer Operated Locks 1999 Town Car Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES Programming —Keyless Entry Keypad Code

1. Enter the permanent factory keyless entry keypad code.

1. Press the 1/2 button within five seconds to activate the programming mode. Holding the 1/2 button for more than two seconds will erase all stored customer codes. The existing codes do not need to be erased to program new codes.

1. Enter the new five-digit keyless entry keypad code.

1. To associate the new code with personality positions 1, 2 or 3, press the 1/2 button within 5 seconds of entering the 5th digit of the new code for position 1 or 3/4 button for position 2 or 5/6 for position 3. The door locks will lock and unlock confirming the new code is programmed.

1. If another code is to be programmed, begin entering the code within 5 seconds of the last button pressed.

1. After all new keyless entry codes are programmed:
   • Press keyless entry keypad buttons 7/8 and 9/0 at the same time to exit the program mode.
   • Wait for 5 seconds; the driver door module (DDM) will exit the program mode automatically.
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Programming —Transmitter

1. Cycle the ignition from OFF to RUN four times within three seconds. The locks will then lock and unlock, confirming program mode has been entered.

1. NOTE: When the first keyless entry remote transmitter is programmed, all other keyless entry remote transmitters are erased.
   Press any button on the transmitter to be programmed.

1. If additional keyless entry remote transmitters are to be programmed, repeat step 2 within 7.5 seconds.

1. To exit program mode, turn the ignition to START or wait 7.5 seconds.

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Programming —Remote Memory Activation NOTE: This procedure must be completed within 5 seconds.

1. Press the SET button on the driver door panel.

1. Press any button on the keyless entry remote transmitter to be associated with a memory setting.

1. Press the 1 or 2 memory button on the driver door panel.

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Programming —Autolock and Horn Chirp

1. NOTE: This procedure must be completed within 30 seconds.
   Turn the ignition switch to RUN.

1. Press the UNLOCK button three times.

1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.

1. Press the UNLOCK button three times.

1. Turn the ignition switch to RUN. The doors will lock and unlock to confirm entry into program mode.

1. Press the UNLOCK button once to toggle the Autolock feature on or off, or twice to toggle the Horn Chirp function on or off. The horn will chirp to confirm toggling of the Autolock feature.

1. Exit program mode by turning the ignition to OFF, START, or wait 7.5 seconds.

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