Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 126

Fig. 60: Pinpoint Test O: Keyless Entry Keypad Illumination Is Inoperative - Using 6 Wire Keypad (O1 
& O2) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 61: Pinpoint Test O: Keyless Entry Keypad Illumination Is Inoperative - Using 6 Wire Keypad (O3 - 
O5) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

GENERAL PROCEDURES 

REMOTE TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING 

NOTE:

All keyless entry remote transmitters must be programmed at the same time.

NOTE:

Programming (or reprogramming) the keyless entry remote transmitters into the 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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1. Turn the ignition switch from OFF to RUN eight times within 10 seconds, ending in RUN. If the module 

has successfully entered program mode, it will lock and then unlock all doors.  

2. Within 20 seconds, press any button on a keyless entry remote transmitter, and the doors will lock and 

then unlock to confirm that each keyless entry remote transmitter has been programmed. Repeat this step 
for each transmitter.  

3. If the door locks do not respond for any keyless entry remote transmitter, wait several seconds and press 

the button again. If the door locks still fail to respond, refer to INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION .  

KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD CODE PROGRAMMING 

1. Enter the permanent factory keyless entry keypad code.  

2. Press the 1/2 button within five seconds to activate the programming mode. Holding the 1/2 button for 

more than two seconds after activation will erase the stored customer code. The door locks will lock, then 
unlock, confirming the code is erased. The existing code will not need to be erased to program new a 
code.  

3. Within five seconds, enter the new five-digit keyless entry keypad code. The door locks will lock and 

unlock to confirm the new code is programmed.  

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 

HOOD LATCH 

Removal 

1. Remove the radiator grille. Refer to RADIATOR GRILLE .  

2. Remove the hood latch (16700). 

1. Remove the bolts.  

2. Disconnect the hood latch cable from the hood latch.  

3. Remove the hood latch.  

4. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, or wait up to 20 seconds after Step 2, to exit program 

mode. If a keyless entry remote transmitter has been programmed (or reprogrammed), the doors 
will lock and unlock one last time to confirm. 

central security module can be accomplished using a diagnostic tool or by 
carrying out the following steps.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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Fig. 62: Removing Bolts And Hood Latch 
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Installation 

1. Install the hood latch. 

1. Position the hood latch.  

2. Finger-tighten the bolts.  

3. Install the hood latch cable. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - F150 Pickup