Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 13

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB

Remote Convenience - F150 Pickup 

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 

UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER 

Fig. 1: Identifying Universal Transmitter 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

The HomeLink(R) universal transmitter provides a convenient way to substitute up to three hand-held 
transmitters with a single built-in device. The universal transmitter: 

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will operate garage doors, gates and home/office lighting and security systems.  

z

will actually learn and transmit the radio frequency of up to three hand-held transmitters from any of the 
systems mentioned above.  

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is an integral part of the left sun visor assembly and is powered by the vehicle battery and charging 
system.  

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING 

 

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UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER 

Refer to INTERIOR LIGHTS for schematic and connector information. 

Inspection and Verification 

Fig. 2: Visual Inspection Chart 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system.  

2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage.  

3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before 

proceeding to the next step.  

4. If the fault is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart .  

Symptom Chart 

Fig. 3: Remote Convenience Symptom Chart 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Pinpoint Tests 

PINPOINT TEST A: UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER IS INOPERATIVE 

 

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Fig. 4: Pinpoint Test A: Universal Transmitter Is Inoperative (A1 - A2) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

GENERAL PROCEDURES 

PROGRAMMING 

1. Verify the hand-held transmitter is operative.  

2. Prepare for programming the universal transmitter by erasing all three channels by holding down the two 

outside buttons until the red light begins to flash (20-30 seconds). Release both buttons. 

WARNING:

A garage door opening system that cannot stop or reverse itself after 
detecting an object in its path does not meet current federal safety 
standards. To decrease the risk of serious injury or death, do not use this 
HomeLink(R) transmitter with a door opening system that lacks stop and 
reverse features as required by federal standards. This includes any 
garage door opening system manufactured before April 1, 1982. For more 
information, call HomeLink(R) customer assistance at 1-800-355-3515.

CAUTION: During this procedure, the system that you are programming will be 

made to operate. Make sure that people or objects are clear of the 
garage door or gate being programmed.

 

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Fig. 5: Locating Universal Transmitter Outside Buttons 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

3. Select one of the three universal transmitter channels to be programmed by pressing the desired button.  

4. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter 25-5 1mm (1-2 in) from the front surface of the universal 

transmitter so that the red light can still be seen. 

NOTE:

During programming, the hand-held transmitter may automatically stop 
transmitting after two seconds, which may not be long enough to program 
the universal transmitter. If programming this type of hand-held 
transmitter, continue to hold the button on the universal transmitter while 
re-pressing the hand-held transmitter button every two seconds (Canada 
only).

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Remote Convenience - F150 Pickup