Where is the computer module on a 2004 Ford Explorer?
February 8th, 2010 | by admin |We bought this Explorer used and need the code for the keyless entry on the door. The owner’s manual says you have to get the code from the module or from the dealer. The dealer wants $32.50 to give me the code so I want to find the module. Please Help. Thanks.
What gearbox1 said, and I would like to add a couple of details to help you identify the module. There are three electrical connectors to this module, coloured grey, green and blue. On the module is a decal with a number similar to 5L2T-15K602-AA, which would be the part number of the module. There are also FIVE large numbers, which is your five digit keypad code. Again, as gearbox1 says, the other replies refer to 2001 and older model year Explorers. Hope this helps.
5 Responses to “Where is the computer module on a 2004 Ford Explorer?”
By Chad L on Feb 8, 2010 | Reply
the pcm may be on the left side of the car in the engine bay. there will be three big connectors on it. you still need a scan tool to pull the code and for fords most of the time it has to be a for scan tool, if you use a after market Scan tool you run risk of burning up your pcm. if i were you i would pay the money.
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By moe on Feb 8, 2010 | Reply
the earler ones had a small compartment/ door in the left rear quater panel trim. remove the little door and look in side with a flash light and its a white tag on a black box.
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By Big C on Feb 8, 2010 | Reply
Well if you just bought the vehicle then
Get a Haynes Repair Manual at the local Auto Zone or auto parts store in your area. It will troubleshoot and show you how to fix your vehicle. Also on the Auto Zone site has a section for vehicle maintenance
It will run about $20 or so. Then you will have all the info from where the module is to when to do your tune ups.
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By gearbox1 on Feb 9, 2010 | Reply
Ok the module (It’s called a VSM or Vehicle Security Module) is under the right quarter trim panel in the back.. you will have to remove weatherstipping on the right passenger door, the sill plate for that door and the lower seatbelt (It’s a T-45 or T-50 Torx bit) to access the trim panel enough to see the numbers you ask about on the module.
Instead of tearing everything out, the dealer will scan it with a scan tool and retrieve it electronically for that price.
So if you are technically inclinded ..go for it
The Other guys suggestion of where it was, was for 1995-2001 Explorers.. newer ones under the trim panel
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Tech who’s replaced that module a few times
By Rakel on Feb 9, 2010 | Reply
What gearbox1 said, and I would like to add a couple of details to help you identify the module. There are three electrical connectors to this module, coloured grey, green and blue. On the module is a decal with a number similar to 5L2T-15K602-AA, which would be the part number of the module. There are also FIVE large numbers, which is your five digit keypad code. Again, as gearbox1 says, the other replies refer to 2001 and older model year Explorers. Hope this helps.
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