jsaucier Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I just purchased a used 2008 Edge and the keyless entry factory code card is not in documentation. Does anyone know where to look for the code within the car? I looked in the fuse box, nothing. Someone mentioned the PCM module - and I have no idea what that is or where to look for it. I don't want to spend $75-125 for Ford to scan it. It defeats the purpose of buying a used Edge (save $). Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbf2530 Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 (edited) I just purchased a used 2008 Edge and the keyless entry factory code card is not in documentation. Does anyone know where to look for the code within the car? I looked in the fuse box, nothing. Someone mentioned the PCM module - and I have no idea what that is or where to look for it. I don't want to spend $75-125 for Ford to scan it. It defeats the purpose of buying a used Edge (save $). Thanks Hi jsaucier. :D Well, you have already heard of the two places where most people looking for the code have stated they have found it: the PCM and the passenger compartment fuse box. You say you looked in the "fuse box". Did you look in the passenger compartment fuse box (located below and to the left of the steering wheel, under the dash), or the fuse box in the engine compartment? The anecdotal evidence I have heard is that it is sometimes found in the passenger compartment fuse box, not the engine compartment. The PCM (Powertrain Control Module) is essentially a small computer, usually silver in color and about 6"x4" (but they vary in size). It is located in the front passenger side footwell, under the glove box and behind or slightly above the right side kick panel. I know the Owners Manual describes how to find and access the fuse boxes. I am not sure at the moment whether it does the same for the PCM Keep in mind that while a few people have stated they found the code listed in one of those two places, many more have looked and stated that it was not located there in their particular vehicle. If you can not find it there, your only choice will be to have the Dealership retrieve it. You should politely tell the Dealer that for the amount of money you paid for the vehicle, that service should have been provided. After all, the Keyless Entry Keypad is part of the equipment that came with the vehicle, and all equipment should be functioning and usable when you purchased it. Since you can not use it without the code, it should have been retrieved and provided when you purchased. After all, if the windshield wipers or door locks were inoperable, the Dealery would certainly need to fix them under the terms of most used car purchase agreements. Well, in this case, your Keyless Entry Keypad is inoperable. Also, if you are missing any of your other documentation or booklets, you can get some of them (Owner Manuals, Warranty Guides or Scheduled Maintenance Guides) in PDF form here: LINK: Ford Vehicle Booklets Just fill in the drop down boxes with your vehicle information, click "Submit", then click on the manual/guide you need. Let us know how you make out, and good luck. :beerchug: Edited November 21, 2008 by bbf2530 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKX2007 Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 If you do have the manuals & documents, look through all of them if you haven't already. There should have been a card to write the code on. It may be stuck inside the manuals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetfreet Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 I found my factory code on a little white sticker well hidden and tucked back in the drivers side fuse box just inside the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09RedfireSEL Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Seriously? Call the dealer who sold you the car and DEMAND they get that code for you for free. I'm sure your Edge wasn't cheap. That is ridiculous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbf2530 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Hi guys. :D Just another point of view: If you check the post dates, you will see that this thread had been dead since 11/22/08. This thread is almost 7 months old, and "jsuacier" (the original poster), has never been back since he first posted on 11/21/08. So I think any answers at this point are futile. Nobody is home. Of course if anyone still wants to reply, far be it from me to stop them. I just wanted to point out that nobody is home here. For future members wondering about where to find the Factory Code: Check for the Factory supplied Code Card. If you do not have the card, check your passenger compartment fuse box. If it is not there, ask your Dealer to provide it to you. Hope this information helps. Good luck. :beerchug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09RedfireSEL Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 (edited) Dangit I hate dead threads :beatdeadhorse: That's why I always click the "new threads" button on my forums. I didn't even look at the date on post #3 haha. Edited June 9, 2009 by 09RedfireSEL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asease Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 (edited) - Edited June 21, 2010 by asease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punerrus Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 Hi- I found my default code on a small white sticker near a computer box located under the driver's side dash, near the left-side kick panel. HTH! ~P~ '08 SEL FWD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbond Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Nothing wrong with adding to a dead post,because people like me who have the same problem can learn.So all you guys that feel silly...Don't. I was told by my Ford dealer that it used to be behind a panel in the cargo area.But they do not do that anymore,you have to get it scanned now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford_Fan Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Nothing wrong with adding to a dead post,because people like me who have the same problem can learn.So all you guys that feel silly...Don't. I was told by my Ford dealer that it used to be behind a panel in the cargo area.But they do not do that anymore,you have to get it scanned now. That was what my dealer told me too, but when I was in getting an oil change on another vehicle, the service rep just looked it up on the computer and gave it to me. He didn't need my vin number, just put my name in and there it was, no scanning necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkjohnson Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 That was what my dealer told me too, but when I was in getting an oil change on another vehicle, the service rep just looked it up on the computer and gave it to me. He didn't need my vin number, just put my name in and there it was, no scanning necessary. So glad all this info is still on here! Will look when I get home. Just bought a used 2008 Ford Edge SEL and security code given doesn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odasan Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 I just located the security code for a 2008 Edge Limited on the inside fuse box. It was very prominent as I knew that I was looking for a 5 digit number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41deacon Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 I have a used 2009 Edge Sport, I also have no card. I looked by the fuse box under the steering wheel and found the code on a white label on the right bottom of the fuse box.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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