Reprograming remotes (key fobs)

2000 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
71 MILES
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2000TJG
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I read the instructions below on one of your threads about the DDM. Excellent article! Outstanding troubleshooting steps! It's my exact problem.

I'm getting ready to replace my DDM.
1. Should I disconnect hte battery before I hook up hte new DDM? and,
2. When performing the steps below, since I have the auto headlight ON feature, should I turn this OFF? i.e. keep the headlights are OFF?

"To reprogram the remotes was a snap. Here's the procedure.
WHILE INSIDE THE CAR, WITH THE DOORS CLOSED,
TURN THE IGNITION FROM OFF TO ON, 4-TIMES (WITHIN 3-SECONDS), THE LOCKS SHOULD CYCLE.
DEPRESS ANY BUTTON ON AS MANY AS FOUR REMOTES (LOCKS CYCLED TO CONFIRM).
RETURN IGNITION TO OFF POSITION. YOU'RE DONE."


Thanks for your help.
Jan 18, 2012 at 3:02 AM
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Jan 18, 2012 at 8:24 AM
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Hi,
I think you confirmed the re-program procedure that I quoted from a past article but I didn't see an answer to my 2 questions.

I'm getting ready to replace my DDM.
1. Should I disconnect the battery before I hook up the new DDM? and,
2. When performing the steps, since I have the auto headlight ON feature, should I turn this OFF? i.e. keep the headlights are OFF?

Thanks again,
JG
Jan 18, 2012 at 12:28 PM
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I would disconnect the battery, yes. The instructions don't say anything about the headlights.
Jan 18, 2012 at 6:45 PM
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