program keyless remote please help

[Peteyg]

I was having the same problem, could get it into program mode, but the key fob did nothing. Over the weekend I had the door panel off to get the door code, and noticed that I was able to get the remote to program by holding the key fob about 3 inches away from the DDM. That is the range. After doing some research, I have determined that the gain circuit on the DDM has failed, and that is why the key fob will not work. I was able to extend the range to almost 8 inches by adding some wire to the antenna assembly. I am going to be looking for a DDM at the junkyard this weekend in the hope that I may be able to fix this. It should be pretty much the same on any like year Ford/Merc/Lincoln product.

[sounnder]

Bringing back an old thread.

Has anyone found a source for replacement key fobs? I tried the Amazon replacements and one from the auto parts store. Neither worked. Based on this thread it looks like there is a specific FCC code needed for our Marauders. I have one original. Need at least one more.

Let me know if youve found any.

Thanks

Rick

[fastblackmerc]

Key Fob:
3W73-15K601-AA
FCC ID: CWTWB1U343
Can: 1788a-FWB1U343
Cr2032 Battery

[sounnder]

Thanks for the info. I think I found a vendor so I will post if they actually work when i get them.

[Turbov6Bryan]

just buy used guts off ebay and buy a new case? Videos on youtube for a 2003 grand marquis shows how easy they are to program. like 30 seconds and you are done.

[1Marauder]

YES TO ALL ABOVE…AND I bought 4 (I had four cars) Fobs that were the wrong ones! Lol Thank you all!