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Diagnosis and Testing - Universal Transmitter

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Global Customer Symptom Codes (GCSC) Table

The diagnosis in this manual assumes a certain level of skill and knowledge of Ford-approved diagnostic procedures.
REFER TO: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).


Symptom Action
Driver Assist and Information > Universal Garage Door Opener > Performance > Inoperative GO to Pinpoint Test A

Symptom Chart

Symptom Chart: Universal Home Transmitter

The diagnosis in this manual assumes a certain level of skill and knowledge of Ford-approved diagnostic procedures.
REFER TO: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).


Symptom Chart


Condition Action
Universal Transmitter Inoperative GO to Pinpoint Test A

Pinpoint Tests


DIAGNOSTIC CHART A: UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER INOPERATIVE

Normal Operation and Fault Symptoms

REFER TO: Universal Transmitter - Overview (419-02 Remote Convenience Description and Operation).

Possible Sources

  • Interior Lamp Concern
  • Universal Transmitter (Left Sun Visor Component)
A1 CHECK THE VOLTAGE AT THE UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER
  • Check the Universal Transmitter indicator lamp by pressing one of the buttons.

Does the indicator lamp on the universal transmitter illuminate?
Yes GO to A2
No GO to A3
A2 PROGRAM THE HAND-HELD TRANSMITTER TO THE UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER
  • NOTE: Programming the Universal Transmitter requires the customer's hand-held transmitter. Program the Universal Transmitter. Refer to the Owner's Literature.

Does the Universal Transmitter program successfully?
Yes The Universal Transmitter is operating correctly. CHECK that the receiver operates correctly.
No INSTALL a new left sun visor.
A3 CHECK THE LEFT (DRIVER) SIDE VANITY MIRROR LAMP OPERATION
  • Check the operation of the left vanity mirror lamp.
    REFER TO: Interior Lighting (417-02 Interior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing).

Does the left vanity mirror lamp operate correctly?
Yes INSTALL a new left sun visor.
No Diagnose the interior lighting concern.
REFER TO: Interior Lighting (417-02 Interior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing).

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