Anyone else get locked out of your FEH?
#21
07-02-2006, 12:15 PM
Re: Anyone else get locked out of your FEH?
Originally Posted by nightracerx
If your key is in the ignition with the engine off, even if you try to lock the car with the lock button, the lock will automatically open to prevent you from lock yourself out. If you leave your keys in the cup holder or any other place inside the car and locked your car, you run out of luck!
The other question I have is when this happened to you, was there another vehicle around your FEH possibly with a fob frequency close to yours? I have had this happen on my Dodge Durango.
#22
07-02-2006, 12:25 PM
Re: Anyone else get locked out of your FEH?
Originally Posted by Pravus Prime
Not me. I have a keypad on my door. A feature from the '95 Explorer I loved so much and used so much I got it installed on my FEH. I use it quite a bit actually. And I like being able to say go to Blockbuster, park in EV, lock the doors, take the videos back, then return to my car, unlock, get in and drive away in EV mode.
#23
07-02-2006, 12:36 PM
Re: Anyone else get locked out of your FEH?
Originally Posted by Pravus Prime
I don't understand what your point is. My fob is on my keyring, which my car key is on. So, when it's in the ignition, and I lock the doors, no one can get in, which means I don't have to worry about someone stealing my car. (Which was I've heard was a way to steal cars; there was a scam where they'd put a piece of tape on your back window. When you backed out, you saw it, stopped, got out, and they'd hop in and steal your vehicle and keys. Plus I'm paranoid that way.)
In addition, like right now, my keys are locked in my car, so I don't have to worry about them; I don't always have pockets, so I can store the keys in the console, then use the keypad to open the car when I'm done. It also makes dropping off or picking up stuff pretty fast and easy, and with trusted family members, they can pick up or drop off stuff at the car without keys as well.
As I recall, it was about $110 installation and programming (my old key code) included. And for something like that, I'd rather not do it myself.
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#24
07-07-2006, 12:03 PM
Re: Anyone else get locked out of your FEH?
Thanks GatorJ
Got my keyless entry keypad yesterday from that EBay item number you posted. Took just a few minutes to install and works like a charm. It was in the same OEM box like your picture also. It was $53 with shipping which I felt was a great deal.
GaryG
Got my keyless entry keypad yesterday from that EBay item number you posted. Took just a few minutes to install and works like a charm. It was in the same OEM box like your picture also. It was $53 with shipping which I felt was a great deal.
GaryG
#25
07-08-2006, 06:24 AM
Re: Anyone else get locked out of your FEH?
Hi, Gary,
Did your keypad come with directions for programming your own PIN? I had my Ford dealer install mine, and they said that you couldn't program it, but could only use the factory code.
Gary V.
Did your keypad come with directions for programming your own PIN? I had my Ford dealer install mine, and they said that you couldn't program it, but could only use the factory code.
Gary V.
#26
07-08-2006, 06:40 AM
Re: Anyone else get locked out of your FEH?
Hi Gary
That's bull from the dealer. Simple instructions come with the keypad and you reset the Fob's at the same time. All you do is turn the key on and off 8 times leaving it in the on position. Just push one fob button on each fob you want programed and then enter the number they give you with the keypad. After that, you can enter the number again and press the 1-2 button and enter a 5 digit number of your choice. The keypad will unlock the doors with either number after that. You can always reprogram your personal number by repeating the above, but the original number stays programed no matter what.
GaryG
That's bull from the dealer. Simple instructions come with the keypad and you reset the Fob's at the same time. All you do is turn the key on and off 8 times leaving it in the on position. Just push one fob button on each fob you want programed and then enter the number they give you with the keypad. After that, you can enter the number again and press the 1-2 button and enter a 5 digit number of your choice. The keypad will unlock the doors with either number after that. You can always reprogram your personal number by repeating the above, but the original number stays programed no matter what.
GaryG
#27
07-08-2006, 06:31 PM
Re: Anyone else get locked out of your FEH?
Thanks, Gary,
Other than the little plastic card if the factory code, the dealer didn't give me any other information about programming the key pad.
Thanks again,
Gary V
Other than the little plastic card if the factory code, the dealer didn't give me any other information about programming the key pad.
Thanks again,
Gary V
#28
07-08-2006, 08:53 PM
Re: Anyone else get locked out of your FEH?
Two questions... can you change the battery in the keypads? And does it fit tight against the body or is there a little groove around the thing thats going to collect dirt I can never get clean?
#29
07-08-2006, 08:58 PM
Re: Anyone else get locked out of your FEH?
Any Ford Keypad will work? This guy appears to be selling them for $20...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-04...03862953QQrdZ1
Now, does anyone know if there are different sized ones out there...I heard some stick out super far while other are much thinner???
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-04...03862953QQrdZ1
Now, does anyone know if there are different sized ones out there...I heard some stick out super far while other are much thinner???
#30
07-09-2006, 03:42 AM
Re: Anyone else get locked out of your FEH?
Yes, it has a replaceable battery. Mine's been going strong on my 02 for 3 years now. It fits tight enough that cleaning has not been an issue. They are all the same size. Someone might have confused these stick-ons with the factory hardwired ones that come on Mriners, etc. The hardwired ones have a lower profile. I ordered one to see if I could retrofit it to 06 FEH.
