i tried searching for this but came up with nothing. for all you electrical geniuses out there...... how can i make my keyless entry work while my engine is running?

 

With my old truck and my new truck, i can have the engine running and have my key fob with me and just hit the unlock button and it opens. I had a 02' Tremor and now an 07 Level II and still does the same thing. Not quite sure why it wouldn't work with yours though.

 

well that sucks. if i crank up my truck the key fob is useless...

 

Sounds like there is a disable-in-run wire. I don't know the wiring for your year truck, but cut that and you should be gold.

Josh

 

I've never heard of this before. It should work regardless of the engine running.

 

Did you push the button, i think its the one on the keypad hooked to the keyring that is with the key in the ignition?
just kidding

 

jacob, my '01 has the same problem. engine is running, hit the door lock button on the fob and NOTHING. so, it's a 2001 thing.

 

My Focus' Keyfob was useless with the key in the ignition as well. I havent tried with the Truck. I will have to try it out and see what happens.

 

finally someone who can relate.

if someone that knows the wiring diagrams knows a solution then please let me know.

 

It's also a '98 thing. And I believe, a '99 and '00 thing, as well.

I don't know if you're going to find a workaround - I think it might be a "GEM thing".

 

My 03's both worked when the engine was running and hit the keyfob. I have my ignition key on a separate ring and would start up the truck with it then lock it in the winter time to warm it up.

 

my 2002 mazda also has this problem. it would definitely be nice to be able to use the fob thing during the winter time.

 

My 2002 Ranger has the same "problem". Fob doesn't work when truck is running.

 

my 02 XLT works when the truck is running....weird.

 

my girlfriends 2004 mustang's key fob does NOT work when the engine is running.

 

mine does but i have aftermarket start,alarm,lock unlock HEHE

i never tryed with the oem one in that situation