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Keyless Entry pad is not working. Any thoughts?
fivehundred
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I have a 07 Ford Five Hundred and this is the second time the keyless pad entry has not worked in a month. Any ideas the problem?
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raybear
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Start with the battery, then it may just be the connection inside the pad itself. If it's easily programmable you can usually find one on ebay for less than repairing the one you have.10 -
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thecardoc3
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With a full function scan tool the keypad data can be monitored and each button's operation confirmed. Yes the pads do go bad. Sometimes the contacts corrode and make a "false push" like a button is sticking and of course sometimes they stop making contact. If you have a little time and you can work with the car, you can push one button at a time and watch to see if the interior lights and/or the keypad illumination react and turn on. If one of the buttons isn't working, that button won't turn the lights on while the other ones do.5 -
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OK, that means it is sensing a "false push". I've seen some attempts to take them apart and clean them but they really aren't very expensive. Just replace it.5
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Your help is very much appreciated.