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Remote Keyless Entry - Transmitter revision

Article No.
98-4-7

03/02/98

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) SYSTEM - REVISED
RKE TRANSMITTER

FORD:
1995-97 CROWN VICTORIA

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1995-97 CONTINENTAL, GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR
1997 MARK VIII

ISSUE:
The original "peanut" style Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter (key fob) is being replaced in service with a revised RKE transmitter.

ACTION:








Refer to Figure 1 ("peanut" design) and Figure 2 (revised design) to note the differences of the RKE transmitters. The revised RKE transmitter is significantly different in appearance, but provides the same functionality as the "peanut" style RKE transmitter. These transmitters are fully compatible and interchangeable. If replacing a transmitter, it is NOT necessary to replace both transmitters.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 97-24-13

WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY

OASIS CODES: 112000, 203000, 203200, 204000, 205000