97 ford explorer remote start, 555F

just wanted to know if my do a remote start for a 97-98 ford explorer does  it need a bypass somebody told me yes a 555f but in the paper work it doesn't have it... Thanx in advance..

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Confidence is the key to any project!!

If it has a big key, then yes you need one... If it has a thinner key then no you don't 97 I dont think so.. On my wifes 98 I had to use the "bulb" style from DEI [forgot the p/n on it]   But that worked great!

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Tire Proz Stillwater Mn
High End Restyling and Comlete Repair

as stated above fat key needs to be bypassed or look for a theft light on light cluster 556u works best and easier if needed

I had to install a remote start to a Ford Explorer and tried to use a 555F but the bypass never learned the key code can anyone tell me exactly how to program it cause I tried to do it . I used the two keys like the instructions say and I connected the red wire to constant and the blue to the remote start wire but the car would not start with the alarm. I turned the key till the security light turned off then I did it with the other key but nothing.It attempted to but was never successful. Do i have to put the chip anywhere in particular during this process. Any help is appreciated.. Thanx in advance.

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Confidence is the key to any project!!

After the 2nd key, you know your suppose to place the pellet infront of the key cylinder then remote start.
I usually stick it as close to the key cylinder as i can for the first remote start attempt.
I can usually get the 555f to program on fords with first attempt.

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Note: You Always Dont Get What You Pay For.

after the second key I stuck it where the key would go but nothing. Just wondering if during the programming if the pellet should be anywhere in particular or maybe just a bad 555F. Should the blue be grounded during this process or just the constant connected and the ground only when auto started.

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Confidence is the key to any project!!

dont worry about the pellet during program of first 2 key.
blue wire needs to connect to status wire or your starter.
programming the 555 is the exact same a programming a new key to the ford.

Wat year explorer? a year that can use the 555f i hope.

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Note: You Always Dont Get What You Pay For.

yes a 99 ford explorer

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Confidence is the key to any project!!

yes, when learning the pellet i ground the status (blue) wire... then after it's learned you connect the status to the unit.... just like learning the 555C & 556C as well......

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Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer

Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979

ok so neither the pellet or the little black box need to be placed anywhere

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Confidence is the key to any project!!

Of course the Ford needs to see the pellet, or it can't possibly learn it.

1. First key on until security light goes out, remove key.

2. Second key on until security light goes out, remove key.

3. Position 555F pellet in front of or close to keyhole, and activate remote starter. Car should start and run successfully.

4. Hit the brake to kill the remote starter, wait a few seconds........hold the pellet to the keyhole, and try the remote start again....... if it works now, you've 100% programmed it right.

5. Find a position on the side of the key cylinder where the 555F will still work, attach it there permanently......... re-test......... re-assemble the car, and re-test again.

TIPS:

--The entire rest of the remote-start installation should be completed first.

The remote start should successfully work with one of your existing keys sitting in the ignition, in the off position.

If it doesn't, fix all your other problems first, before messing with the 555F.

--There is no reason to make any sort of temporary connections to the red or blue wires of the 555F. Right from the start, they should be properly connected to the remote starter according to the instructions.

--The pellet thing on the 555F is an incredibly stupid, time-wasting design. If you're a rookie, plan on a good 10-20 minutes fiddling around with a good location..........someplace that it works, but still allows the car to be re-assembled........ refer to step 5 above, and make sure you're in a good mood before you start.

i just dont understand how the pellet learns the key signal .. I connecte the blue to - status of remote start and red is constant. The pellet i left hanging down and the black box was also hanging down so i just wondered if the pellet should be placed near the key or should the little black box should be placed anywhere. I did the status light but just wondering about the placement of the actually pellet and little black box during the programming of the 2 keys.. I followed the exact directions so just curious any help is appreciated..

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Confidence is the key to any project!!

the pellet does not learn the key signal... the vehicle learns the pellet as a spare key....

which it obviously cant do if you do not have the pellet placed close to the transponder ring...i have lots of these 555F's in stock and still prefer to use a XK04.... much easier to use and more reliable.....

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Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer

Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979

I much prefer the 556S over the 555F. The F can be a real pain to get the pellet positioned correctly after it has learned. The S learns the same way, yet uses a coil ring instead.

Think of the F as a third key, it's really all it is beyond a relay to turn it on. It programs exactly the same way. Most of the problem doesn't stem from programming, but getting the factory coil to read the F pellet. Place the pellet directly next to the coil on the switch and hold it with your hand. Try the RS a couple times, moving the pellet to different positions to see if it will read. It has to be VERY close to work...

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Mike M2
Tech Manager
CS Dealer Services