Dead remote battery test

[Don_23805]

Wanted to test the Stick The Remote in the Console bracket if remote battery dies. I took the remote battery out to be sure it was "dead". Put the remote in the holder and it worked! When I exited, I pressed the Lock button. So now with a dead remote, I couldn't get in. But using the Secret Code open the door worked OK. Just have to remember it.

Recently there was a post that said "If I had a 2nd remote, I'd be all set." Got my MME last Wednesday, and it had 2 remotes. Is that a new perk?

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[generaltso]

Got my MME last Wednesday, and it had 2 remotes. Is that a new perk?

Yes, as of July builds.

 

[RickMachE]

But using the Secret Code open the door worked OK. Just have to remember it.

Tip:

1) You can program your own code in addition to the factory code that isn't removable.

2) Open your cell phone contact list, and put in a contact called "Ford" or "MachE" or whatever. Store the code in there...

 

[mkhuffman]

Tip:

1) You can program your own code in addition to the factory code that isn't removable.

I changed the factory door code to one I can easily remember.

 

[RickMachE]

I changed the factory door code to one I can easily remember.

To be clear, you ADDED a code that you can remember. You cannot remove/change the factory code on a Ford.

 

[Don_23805]

Tip:

1) You can program your own code in addition to the factory code that isn't removable.

2) Open your cell phone contact list, and put in a contact called "Ford" or "MachE" or whatever. Store the code in there...

Is all the Contact List stuff just to record the code somewhere you can find it?
I added a code by:
go to vehicle drawer
settings
vehicle
door keypad code
enter factory code xxxxx Enter
Personal keypad code. ADD
Add personal keypad code
Add new 5-digit "factory" code *
xxxxx
confirm new 5-digit code
xxxxx Enter

* of course they want the new personal code,
not the "new factory code". Bad proofreading.

 

[RickMachE]

Is all the Contact List stuff just to record the code somewhere you can find it?
I added a code by:
go to vehicle drawer
settings
vehicle
door keypad code
enter factory code xxxxx Enter
Personal keypad code. ADD
Add personal keypad code
Add new 5-digit "factory" code *
xxxxx
confirm new 5-digit code
xxxxx Enter

* of course they want the new personal code,
not the "new factory code". Bad proofreading.

Yes. If you cannot remember 5 digits, store it in your phone's contact list, just don't make it obvious like "Code to open Mach-E".

 

[mkhuffman]

To be clear, you ADDED a code that you can remember. You cannot remove/change the factory code on a Ford.

So Rick, it appears you are correct! I was sure I reset the factory code, but I just checked and all I did was add a personal code.

 

[Don_23805]

OK, I used my sister's birthdate so I'd remember. Once I forget that I probably won't remember how to get home anyway. Oh yeah, the GPS lady!

 

[generaltso]

You cannot remove/change the factory code on a Ford.

Which makes it all the more awesome when dealers clip the card with the factory code on it to the visor and include it in the marketing photos of the cars on their website.

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