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August 17, 2011, 03:43:35 AM

I know I asked before what my oem options were, seems I havent seen anything pop up like this. it would mainly just be for the remote seeing as I already have keyless on the bird as is. what do you guys think compatability wise?

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ford nos keyless remote system for 88-93 mustang on craigslist

Reply #1 – August 18, 2011, 01:34:47 AM

Pry better off with an aftermarket one

ford nos keyless remote system for 88-93 mustang on craigslist

Reply #2 – August 18, 2011, 02:11:31 AM

^ most definitely

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Reply #3 – August 18, 2011, 09:30:32 AM

Quote from: 86sonicbird;365406

Pry better off with an aftermarket one

Basically it is aftermarket, defiantly not the same electronics as factory installed...

Install on a T-Bird/Coug with a keypad will be different than the instructions for the Stang(that never had such)... The relays are inside the keyless module, not external as the Stangs and non-keyless Birds...

AFAIC nothing beats the factory remotes, I installed a '98 Taurus remote module in my Bird, been in place for nine years no issues... No mine doesn't have the keypad so wasn't hard to install and I just wanted the remote... I don't suggest one try it if they are electrically challenged though...

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Reply #4 – August 18, 2011, 11:20:02 PM

Fair enough, I dont mind using the keypad to get in I just thought it would integrate a little easier.

ford nos keyless remote system for 88-93 mustang on craigslist

Reply #5 – August 19, 2011, 02:24:52 PM

How hard would it be to integrate a remote with the factory keypad?

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Reply #6 – August 19, 2011, 09:06:44 PM

I made it sound harder with the factory keyless than it really is... Using a module from a Escort(which is same as Taurus and many other carlines), all that has to be done is connect approx 6-8 wires and you're golden... The Escort is preferred as the wiring harness is much simpler than the Taurus(found this out after my install)... You'll continue to use your original keypad and module as before...

On my install, I mounted the Keyless module on the heater plenum with RTV and connected all the wires in that same area... I tapped into the connections from the door switches for the lock/unlock in the kick panel, connected the trunk pop to the switch in the dash, and connected to the horn relay which is just above the glove box opening... I powered the module from the always hot side of the fuel door release... Only other connection that has to be made is a switched power source(hot side of trunk switch), so it can be put into programming mode to add remotes... There are two wires(maybe more, I can't remember for sure) shown in the diagram that connect to switched power, one of those disables the remote system when the iginition is on, I didn't connect that one... Since they have a keypad, that may well be a feature on the Taurus that's not on the Escort... Also I never tried to make a connection to activate the interior lights, likely could be done but the Taurus used a buss line connection to a lighting module, guessing the Escort circuit is somewhat more simple... The module to get is from a '99-'00 or so Escort, other than the Taurus most '98-earlier models use a different remote... The remotes for the module I reccomend still function with most models on up to present... I recently gave the wife's sister a spare '98 Taurus remote I had for her '07 Mariner, works fine...

This Escort module has same as part number as the one from the Taurus I used...

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Reply #7 – September 28, 2012, 04:09:34 PM

Hey Tom. That sounds like a mod I'd like to do. Where is the remote module found on Escorts? If you want a free module and remote, let me know. I know where to find quite a few '99 and '00 Escorts. Thanks!

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Reply #8 – September 28, 2012, 10:11:10 PM

Quote from: 88 Blackbird 5.0;399384

Hey Tom. That sounds like a mod I'd like to do. Where is the remote module found on Escorts? If you want a free module and remote, let me know. I know where to find quite a few '99 and '00 Escorts. Thanks!

I believe it's under the back seat... Somewhere around here I have a pict(apparently not on my web space though)...

I appreciate the offer, but I have a spare module if mine ever quits... I'd recommend grabbing all the remotes you could find though, other than the ones for '96-'05 Crown Vic, Marauder and Grand Marquis(these are dark grey), almost all interchange...

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Reply #9 – September 30, 2012, 12:46:54 PM

You've helped a lot of people on this forum Tom. If you ever need a hard to find part, let me know. If I can score it for you, I will Buddy. You're appreciated more than you know!

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Reply #10 – October 12, 2012, 07:43:42 PM

I found a '99 Taurus in the boneyard today and found the keyless entry module in it. It's located behind the fuse box on those cars. I'm gonna see if I can track down wiring info on this thing, so I can wire it in. Another bit of good news on this front is I found a guy who's selling a brand new black Ford key FOB for $10 close to me. After reading what you said about black key FOBs, I'm hoping the FOB the guy has will work with this module. We'll see! Thanks again for your help Tom.

'99 Taurus Keyless Module Pinout

Reply #11 – October 12, 2012, 07:50:05 PM

Ok. Here's the pinout for a '99 Taurus keyless module. These cars are REALLY easy to find at boneyards, so anyone who wants to install one, should be able to easily find one.

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Reply #12 – October 13, 2012, 10:12:32 PM

I've been kicking around different ideas on how I want to do this and am leaning heavily towards mounting this keyless entry module in my trunk next to the original keyless entry module. I could then easily tap in to the lock and unlock wires for the doors. The trunk release solenoid is at the trunk latch, so it would be a breeze to tie into it too. I'm not going to forget where I park the car, so I don't have a use for the horn option. This just seems like a great way for me to do it.

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Reply #13 – October 14, 2012, 10:48:31 PM

In the next couple of days I'll try to see just what is hooked up on mine, wire color should be same as the chart posted... Some how I am thinking there are two plugs???

Quote from: 88 Blackbird 5.0;400414

I've been kicking around different ideas on how I want to do this and am leaning heavily towards mounting this keyless entry module in my trunk next to the original keyless entry module. I could then easily tap in to the lock and unlock wires for the doors. The trunk release solenoid is at the trunk latch, so it would be a breeze to tie into it too. I'm not going to forget where I park the car, so I don't have a use for the horn option. This just seems like a great way for me to do it.

If I managed to crawl into the trunk on mine, would be the last you'd hear from me...

ford nos keyless remote system for 88-93 mustang on craigslist

Reply #14 – November 25, 2012, 11:21:08 PM

I was inspired by this thread and decided to spend my Thanksgiving weekend installing a Ford keyless entry into my 88 XR7. I harvested the RAP (Retained Accessory Power) module from a 99 Escort as recommended. It's located in the trunk behind the passenger rear panel on both the 2 and 4 door Escorts. I downloaded the Escort wiring diagram from Mitchell's to obtain the pin-outs. My only problem was locating the Cougar's door lock/unlock relays. My XR7 does not have keyless entry so I was looking for the twin lock relays. My research indicated the relays should be under the passenger seat or under the rear parcel shelf in the trunk. Nothing in both areas. So I had to listen for the "click" of the relays and finally found them above the brake pedal!

Installation was straight forward per TurboCoupe50's instructions. If you want to include the trunk release and parking lights you must use a five-wire relay for each (available at autozone, NAPA, etc) to convert the negative pulse of the RAP into a 12v signal.

I have an extra RAP and two FOBs programmed that I will put up for sale in the classified section if anybody wants. Expect to spend the weekend on this project but very rewarding once completed.