2004 Lincoln Aviator Logo
Linnea Bates Posted on Feb 27, 2013
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

Both Key Fobs stopped unlocking doors on my Lincoln Aviator

I recently purchased a 2004 Lincoln Aviator. It came with one key fob, which worked, and I ordered a second one online, which, after programmed, also worked for about a month. Then the one I bought stopped working. I changed the battery, and it still didn't work, so I tried the one that came with the car, and it also no longer worked. Any idea why this may be???

  • Linnea Bates Feb 27, 2013

    Thank you all for your replies. Aparajitas' answer seems the most relevant, I think, although too involved for me to do myself from the sounds of it. If it was just one fob, then I'd just buy another, but where they both stopped working the same time, I have to believe the problem lies in the car, and not the fobs. I guess I'll see what my mechanic says. Any other easy suggestions a not to mechanically inclined girl could try herself would be most appreciated!!! :)

×

2 Answers

Fran Roles

Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Scholar:

An expert who has written 20 answers of more than 400 characters.

New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.

  • Expert 88 Answers
  • Posted on Feb 17, 2015
Fran Roles
Expert
Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Scholar:

An expert who has written 20 answers of more than 400 characters.

New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.

Joined: Jan 20, 2013
Answers
88
Questions
0
Helped
49143
Points
165

Any ford fob can be programed to work in any ford-lincoln-mercury product. Get in the vehicle, turn the key on and off 8 times leave in run position After 8th on position (don'start). The locks will activate. Then hold down lock or unlock on the fob. Turn ignition off, press fob buttons. It should now work. To program 2 fobs you must do the same but you must press the lock or unlock buttons at exactly the same time. You can't program them separately or one will work.

Anonymous

Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Sergeant:

An expert that has over 500 points.

Governor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 20 times.

  • Expert 180 Answers
  • Posted on Feb 27, 2013
Anonymous
Expert
Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Sergeant:

An expert that has over 500 points.

Governor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 20 times.

Joined: Jul 05, 2011
Answers
180
Questions
0
Helped
51950
Points
561

They need to be reset by the factory

Ad

5 Related Answers

Anonymous

  • 659 Answers
  • Posted on Dec 31, 2008

SOURCE: 2007 Lincoln Town Car Limited-can't program garage door entry key

ok

Learn Mode
ani_caut.gif WARNING: A garage door opening system that cannot stop or reverse itself after detecting an object in its path does not meet current federal safety standards. To decrease the risk of serious injury or death, do not use the universal transmitter with a door opening system that lacks stop and reverse features as required by federal standards. This includes any garage door opening system manufactured before April 1, 1982.
ani_caut.gif CAUTION: During this procedure, the system that you are programming will be made to operate. Make sure that people or objects are clear of the garage door or gate being programmed.

  1. Select a universal transmitter button to train.
  1. NOTE: If more than one button is pressed, priority will be given to the lowest numbered channel.
    Press and continuously hold the button for 20 seconds. CHANNEL X TRANSMIT will be displayed (X will be 1, 2 or 3) during this time.
  1. NOTE: If the channel being trained has not been previously trained, the channel will immediately enter training mode (no 20 second delay).
    After 20 seconds, the display will read CHANNEL X TRAINING to indicate training has started.
  1. Point the original garage door opener transmitter at the overhead console. Hold down the original transmitter's transmit button so the overhead console can learn the original transmitter's frequency and data stream.
  1. Training will be completed in 100 seconds or less. CHANNEL X TRAINED will be displayed when training is complete. DID NOT TRAIN will be displayed if the channel did not correctly train.
  1. NOTE: Additional training may be required for rolling code equipped devices. For additional information, refer to Rolling Code Programming in this section.
    Release the channel X button. Training is complete.
Rolling Code Programming
NOTE: To train a garage door opener (or other rolling code-equipped devices) with the rolling code feature, follow these instructions after completing the learn mode.
  1. Locate the learn or smart button on the garage door motor head unit. Exact location and color of the button may vary by product brand. If there is difficulty locating the learn or smart button, refer to the device's Owner's Literature.
  1. Press and release the learn or smart button on the garage door motor head unit.
  1. NOTE: Following the previous step, there are 30 seconds in which to proceed.
    Press and release the programmed universal transmitter button. Press and release the universal transmitter button a second time to complete the training process. (some garage door openers may require this procedure to be done a third time to complete the training.)
Transmit Mode
  1. Select the button for the desired channel (for example, for the garage door you wish to open).
  1. NOTE: If more than one button is pressed, priority will be given to the lowest numbered channel.
    Press the button. CHANNEL X TRANSMIT is displayed.
  1. The correct signal is transmitted to the device being controlled.
  1. Release the button.
Erase Mode
  1. Simultaneously press and hold buttons 1 and 3 for 20 seconds.
  1. CLEARING CHANNELS will be displayed while the channel codes are being erased.
  1. CHANNELS CLEARED will be displayed when the erase operation is complete.
  1. Release buttons 1 and 3.
Universal Transmitter Default Code Mode Loading
  1. Press and hold buttons 1 and 3 simultaneously. CLEARING CHANNELS is displayed.
  1. After 20 seconds, CHANNELS CLEARED is displayed. Continue to hold buttons.
  1. After 10 more seconds, CHANNELS DEFAULTED is displayed when the default codes have been successfully loaded

Ad

Anonymous

  • 1 Answer
  • Posted on Sep 06, 2010

SOURCE: Lincoln Continental2000-Door key won't unlock door-but starts car

I locked the 2000 lincoln continental with the key fob but lost it now the ignition key wilolo not unlock the door

Anonymous

  • 3513 Answers
  • Posted on Oct 05, 2010

SOURCE: 2003 Lincoln Town Car 1. Used

Hi,


Check the actuator in the doors, it appears that is non-operational and needs to be replaced.

Also remove drivers door controls, clean all contacts with electrical parts wash ,let dry put back together if one or more of your problems is solved then that is where your problem is .Clean again in more detail or replace individual switches ,if the first clean showed no improvement then you have a short. Check wires between door and door frame for pinched or frayed move them around as you try the window and door locks.


Please accept the solution if it's helpful. Do get back to us for any further query.


Thanks for contacting fixya.com

Anonymous

  • 1 Answer
  • Posted on Feb 22, 2011

SOURCE: replaced airbag indicator light in instrument

i have the same problem. have you figured out the solution to your problem. please reply to [email protected]

Anonymous

  • 5 Answers
  • Posted on May 01, 2011

SOURCE: I bought a 2004

Open the right/rear door. Pull the rubber weatherstrip back from the door opening. Fold the right/rear seatback down into a locked position, in order to facilitate access to the right/rear trim panel. Carefully, pry the right/rear upper trim panel housing the right/rear seat belt height adjuster. Now carefully pry back the lower trim panel taking care now to break it, exposing the vehicle security module with three connectors plugged into it, coloured green, blue, and grey. Look on the label that has the part number 4L2T-15K602-EB. There are FIVE numbers to the right of that number. Those five numbers are your keyless entry keypad code. Hope this helps.

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

2012 Spanish built Nissan Navara D40 2.5 Central locking playing up

sadly I must tell you this forum is answered by mostly old DIYER"s and do not know every trick about every problem that the world has , so suggest only you see a dealer locally of your Make of vehicle. it could be as simple as the bcm needs reprogrammed .which only dealers can do
0helpful
1answer

Key fob dont work, but door lock works ok, key fob battery change.

1. Get in your vehicle.
2. Close the door.
3. Put key in ignition
4. Do not turn on the ignition yet.
5. Hold down on the unlock button on the door panel. Do not let up.
6. Turn the key to ON, OFF, ON, OFF (while still holding the unlock button on the door panel).
7. Release the unlock button.
8. The door locks should cycle, indicating that you did everything correctly.
9. Have all your remote entry fobs available. Hold down on both the lock and unlock buttons until the door locks cycle. Do the same on all key fobs. This will re-program all of them.
10. Turn ON the ignition key to exit the program mode.
11. DONE.
0helpful
1answer

Lincoln Navigator key fob and garage door opener quit working

I'm not sure, but I would assume there is a module involved
0helpful
1answer

Driver side door lock jammed on 2004 jeep grand cherokee

the key dont work or just the fob?????????????
did you try both fobs?
car came with 2 fobs try both. ?
if both fobs fail, bad solenoid, if metal key works.

if metal dont work, the lock is frozen with ICE, got ICE?(hair dryer fixes it)
no ice ?,then lube the lock with graphite,lube. if key fails.
if key dont fail and you get 12v to solenoid, then the solenoid is bad
I just replaced one that had 1/2 power (the guts inside sol were bad)
$100 part. too.
0helpful
1answer

I just purchased a used 2004 trailblazer and i was just given a copy of a key with no alarm remote, but i purchased one at a flea market and i need to now how to program it.

with doors closed. hold down unlock button on drivers door cut key on and off two times you should hear locks cycle and horn chirp. release unlock now program fob by holding both lock and unlock. you will have to program all fobs. cut key on to exit programming mode
2helpful
1answer

Need to reset the key fob after replacing the battery

You should not have to reset the key fob after a battery replacement. The signal from the key fob stays the same and is programed to the reciever.
If the key fob needs to be reprogrammed then follow these steps.
1. Have all key fobs with you during programming.
2. Sit in the vehicle with all doors closed.
3. Lock all doors using the Lock/Unlock switch on the door.
4. Insert and withdraw the ignition key 7 to 9 times within 10 seconds (do not turn the key, just insert and withdraw).
5. The 4 way flasher indicator on the dash should flash once or twice.
6. Insert the ignition key and turn it on (key on, engine off).
7. Press any button on one remote and the 4 way flasher indicator on the dash should flash once.
8. If you have more key fobs to program use the Lock/Unlock button on the door to unlock the doors and then lock the doors.
9. Press any button on the next key fob and the 4 way flasher indicator on the dash should flash once.
10. Repeat if you have more key fobs. Only 5 can be programmed.
11. To exit, simply turn of the igniton and remove the ignition key.
12. Unlock the doors using the Lock/Unlock switch on the door and exit the vehicle.
13. Make sure the window is down when testing remotes in case you leave the keys inside.
14. Close all doors and test all remotes that were programmed.

Do not skip any steps or the process will not work.

If the 4 way flasher indicator does not work when inserting the key, you will need to start the process from the begining. If it still does not work the receiver may be your problem.

If the 4 way flasher indicator does not flash when pressing any button on the key fob then the key fob is the problem (dead battery or defective remote)
1helpful
4answers

I own a 2004 Dodge Durango. I am trying to

I do not think it is the fobs. Sound like a program glitch in the security system.

8helpful
1answer

I have a grand voyager limited diesel. The central locking has stopped working, both via the key fobs and inside the car.However, the key fob still opens the side doors as well as the boot. Same problem...

dont go through all the hassles of removing the door trim just take the terminal off the battery for about a minute then reconect again worked on mine good luck
Not finding what you are looking for?

285 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Lincoln Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

Brad Brown

Level 3 Expert

19187 Answers

Are you a Lincoln Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...