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Howdy. My car has keyless entry. I have no code. Before you say "look on the module in the trunk", that is the issue, I can't get in the trunk. I have no key and the button inside doesn't work. The button is good and there is voltage at the button.

My question is: Is there a way to find the code without access to the trunk?

I certainly hope so. I'm too old and large to crawl through the back seat!

Thanks Y'all
 
Pick the lock or get a locksmith to make you a key.
 
Thanks, BUT, I don't know how to pick a lock and I can't believe you even suggest that I PAY Somebody! Besides it doesn't answer the question of "How do I find the code without access to the trunk?"
 
The code is generally printed on a sticker on one of the trunk hinges. On my 2006 Crown Vic, that sticker was missing. The Ford dealership connected the car to their diagnostics tool, et voilà, they had the code.

I doubt they would charge for that. The question is, which year is yours, and does this work on older model years? Calling the dealership should clear that up.

As you mentioned, crawling into the trunk is an option for the very skinny. Personally, I think this is the easiest way to get access to the trunk latch, assuming the trunk is empty. Just ask one of your smaller friends. I've done this once on an unusually clean junkyard car because I wanted the taillights.

Lastly...you could go on a hunt for the code. Some previous owners may have written it into the manual for example. Any 5-digit numbers anywhere?


I think the big thing to remember though is this:
If your trunk button in the console doesn't trigger the latch, then I think it's highly likely the keypad won't trigger it either.
 
Owners manuals always came with a plastic card that had the code on it. You may be able to have your dealer look it up with proof of ownership. YMMV.

Option B is get the trunk open. Lock picking is relatively easy, especially on a Ford.

1997ThunderbirdLXV6 said:
I think the big thing to remember though is this:
If your trunk button in the console doesn't trigger the latch, then I think it's highly likely the keypad won't trigger it either.
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Also this.
 
I don't know for absoute but Forscan may reveal the code or it could be printed on the keyless entry module. I know the newer ford stuff has it on the body control module as I added door keypad to his '17 f150 XL. I used my inspection scope to see the back side so all I did was remove kick panel trim. On our old birds I think the keyless entry module is the same or early version.
 
Generalee0527 said:
I don't know for absoute but Forscan may reveal the code or it could be printed on the keyless entry module. I know the newer ford stuff has it on the body control module as I added door keypad to his '17 f150 XL. I used my inspection scope to see the back side so all I did was remove kick panel trim. On our old birds I think the keyless entry module is the same or early version.
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Definitely wouldn’t as the keyless module does not communicate with the RKE module.
 
Derphound01 said:
Owners manuals always came with a plastic card that had the code on it. You may be able to have your dealer look it up with proof of ownership. YMMV.

Option B is get the trunk open. Lock picking is relatively easy, especially on a Ford.


Also this.
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The owners manual has a plastic card with the VIN on it. No card for the trunk code. I'm happy to have a manual for a 94!
 
Has anyone suggested to unplug and jumper the release button connector in the console to open the decklid?

Or if this is a junk car - you could use a power tool battery to apply voltage to the (+) P/Y wire at that connector.
 
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Once inside the trunk I pulled on the cable. I heard a click but had to pry up on the latch for the trunk to open. Turns out the latch is broken. Anyway, I'm in. Thanks y'all...
 
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Hmmmm.

I think what I did was removing the actuator (one bolt, right side of lid), then pull off the cable from that, then pull on the cable. But I don't remember for certain.

You could also unbolt the latch itself.

There's a metal rod going from the outside lock to the latch. But it doesn't move unless you get it off the lock. It would have to move downward to open the latch.

Wait for someone else to chime in.
 
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