Polecatt Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Anyone know of a way to disable the keyless entry keypad on the driver door? Someone got into my car one night when I accidentally left it unlocked and they must have taken the master 5 digit code from the card in the glove box because every few weeks I find my car unlocked in the morning knowing that I left it locked for sure. From what I understand the master code can not be changed so I want to disable the keypad by either pulling a fuse or disconnecting some wiring. Is there a way to do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Your best bet is to take it to the dealer. I was under the impression they can change the master code with IDS. If not, you can always pull the fuse or simply disconnect the keypad itself. Is someone taking anything from your car, or just unlocking it to mess with you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polecatt Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Stole some cash the first time which I no longer leave in the car but I think they come back hoping. I make sure not to leave anything of value on there... I'll check with the dealer next time I'm in and hopefully they can change the code or direct me to a specific fuse that disables just the keypad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polecatt Posted August 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Stole some cash the first time which I no longer leave in the car but I think they come back hoping. I make sure not to leave anything of value on there... I'll check with the dealer next time I'm in and hopefully they can change the code or direct me to a specific fuse that disables just the keypad. Took the car in today and the dealer suggested that the master code can not be changed or disabled so basically I'm out of luck as is anyone else who buys a used ford with keypad entry. Is anyone able to point me to info that will help me unplug the keypad so I can temporarily disable it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Took the car in today and the dealer suggested that the master code can not be changed or disabled so basically I'm out of luck as is anyone else who buys a used ford with keypad entry. Is anyone able to point me to info that will help me unplug the keypad so I can temporarily disable it? How is the previous owner going to find it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polecatt Posted August 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 I know where the last three cars I sold privately are but I wouldn't break into them. And they didn't have keypad entry anyway. I suppose its really the same thing as having a copy of the key except you can't start the car with the door code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 (edited) You could take off door panel and disconnect the keypad from inside the door (tape up the loose ends to protect then). This will disable the keypad. Apparently the master code is hard wired into the car's computer. You'd have to replace the entire computer to get a new code. Maybe this is something your insurance would cover (assuming you filed a claim)? Edited August 10, 2013 by candurin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polecatt Posted August 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Basically that's what I'm looking for some guidance on. How to unplug the keypad. I assume it can be unplugged on the keypad side or on the central computer side. Any ideas how I can determine where the keypad connects on the computer side so I don't have to pull the entire door apart to disconnect it? Alternatively, is there a way to pop the keypad off and disconnect it without taking the door apart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sajid.ali Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 There will be a connector (as shown in Pic) on the back of keypad which can be accessed by opening the door Panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheFence Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Not trying to insult anyone's intelligence but maybe try changing the personal code you picked as well? Just in case the dude shoulder surfed someone using that one instead of getting the master code from the owners manual. It's a fairly quick easy thing to do. I've seen several dealers have the policy of putting their dealership's zip code on all the new cars while on the lot. So the usual info sec advice of not using something "easy" to guess comes into play as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 My local dealer uses pearl harbor day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polecatt Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I have never used the keypad or set a personal code but will reset all codes just in case to cover me until I get around to figuring out how to get the door panel off. I had also read somewhere that a faulty bcm could randomly trigger the doors to unlock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Removing the door is VERY easy to do. In fact, Dingo had posted some photos of which bolts to remove. Took me less than 5 minutes when I replaced my speakers. http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/9023-2012-door-removalspeaker-install/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polecatt Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Got the door panel off however this doesn't get me to the keypad. It is on the other side of the window mechanism and the panel which holds the speaker. There are 10 bolts holding this in place and I took them off but the panel is attached to the window. Any idea how I get through this second panel the pull the keypad plug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polecatt Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Turns out there is no need to take any of the door panels off. The keypad just pops out at the ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Good that it pops out like that (for your purposes), but seems like a security flaw. I thought it would be secured just like the handle. Hmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Good that it pops out like that (for your purposes), but seems like a security flaw. I thought it would be secured just like the handle. Hmm. Don't see how that's a security issue........I don't think it gives you access inside the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 If you have the original keycode for the door, how do you enter a new code. The information I have says enter the original numbers, then you will be allowed to enter new numbers of your choice. I have entered the original numbers, but then nothing happens that allows me to enter a new set of numbers. What am I doing wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 If you have the original keycode for the door, how do you enter a new code. The information I have says enter the original numbers, then you will be allowed to enter new numbers of your choice. I have entered the original numbers, but then nothing happens that allows me to enter a new set of numbers. What am I doing wrong? You didn't follow the directions in the owner's manual. Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory feature To create your own personal entry code: 1. Enter the factory set code. 2. Within five seconds press the 1 • 2 on the keypad. 3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered within five seconds of each other. 4. For memory recall feature, enter the sixth digit 1 • 2 to store driver 1 settings or 3 • 4 to store driver 2 settings. Note: Pressing 5 • 6, 7 • 8, or 9 • 0 keypad numbers as a sixth digit will not recall a driver memory setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 If you have the original keycode for the door, how do you enter a new code. The information I have says enter the original numbers, then you will be allowed to enter new numbers of your choice. I have entered the original numbers, but then nothing happens that allows me to enter a new set of numbers. What am I doing wrong? Like what akirby wrote above, or, if you have MyFord Touch, in the main screen > Settings>Vehicle>Door Keypad Code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest S browder Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 Pardon my ignorance. But I have the understanding that the Master Code is juST that... the Master Code. The Master Code, for lack of a better term, universal code can be used to erase and in essence override any others that have ever been entered in for before. If I AM NOT CORRECT, please correct me. I'm in a situation right now that my Master Code is known by my ex who keeps getting into my car using said Master Code. THANKS SO MUCH IN ADVANCE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest S browder Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 2008 Lincoln MKZ is the key code I'm referring too. Thanks so much to all! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polecatt Posted November 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 48 minutes ago, Guest S browder said: Pardon my ignorance. But I have the understanding that the Master Code is juST that... the Master Code. The Master Code, for lack of a better term, universal code can be used to erase and in essence override any others that have ever been entered in for before. If I AM NOT CORRECT, please correct me. I'm in a situation right now that my Master Code is known by my ex who keeps getting into my car using said Master Code. THANKS SO MUCH IN ADVANCE! You are correct. Nothing you can do in this situation to disable keypad entry using the master code except possibly replace the entire BCM or physically unplug the keypad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd92 Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 Unplug the keypad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 Point dashcam at drivers door and have her arrested for breaking and entering. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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