DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Universal Transmitter
Overview
The universal transmitter operates garage doors, gates and home or office lighting and security systems.
System Operation
Universal Home Transmitter
The universal transmitter learns a hand-held transmitter radio frequency code and stores the code in memory. It consists of 3 buttons, each with its own indicator lamp. Once the universal transmitter code is stored, the universal transmitter emits the radio frequency of the hand-held transmitter when the corresponding button is pressed. The universal transmitter can store 3 unique transmitter codes at a time. The universal transmitter and LH vanity mirror lamp share the same power and ground circuits. Both components are part of the LH sun visor.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Universal Transmitter
Special Tool(s)

Inspection and Verification
- Verify the customer concern.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart

- If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
- If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom. GO to Symptom Chart.
Symptom Chart

Pinpoint Tests
Pinpoint Test A: The Universal Transmitter is Inoperative
Normal Operation
The universal transmitter and LH vanity mirror lamp share the same circuits. Both components are part of the LH sun visor.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Interior lamps concern
- Universal transmitter (part of the LH sun visor)
PINPOINT TEST A: THE UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER IS INOPERATIVE

Anti-Theft - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), With Intelligent Access (IA)
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Anti-Theft
Component Location
RFA Module
Backup Transceiver
TPM Module
Passive Start Antenna (3 required)
Overview
PATS deters the vehicle from theft by ...
Cruise Control - Non-Adaptive
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Cruise Control
Overview
The cruise control system is controlled by the PCM. The cruise control mode
is selected from the steering wheel mounted switches (ON/OFF, SET, CNCL a ...
Other materials:
Changing a fuse
Fuses
WARNING: Always replace a fuse with one that has the
specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage
rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire.
If electrical components in your
vehicle are not working, a fuse may
have blown. Blown fuses are
identified b ...
Cleaning products
For best results, use the following products or products of equivalent
quality:
Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42)
Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15)
Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A)
Motorcraft Dusting Cloth (ZC-24)
Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (United States only) (Z ...
Information messages
Note: Depending on the vehicle options equipped with your vehicle, not
all of the messages will display or be available. Certain messages may be
abbreviated or shortened depending upon which cluster type you have.
Press the OK button to
acknowledge and remove some
messages from the informatio ...
