Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Parameter Reset
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special Tools
| Illustration | Tool Name | Tool Number |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool |
NOTE:
If the instrument cluster (IC) or the PCM is being replaced (or both), the parameters must be reset in both modules or the vehicle will experience a passive anti-theft system (PATS) no-start. This will occur even if the vehicle is not equipped with PATS. PATS vehicles and non-PATS vehicles have parameters in the IC and the PCM and they must be reset whenever either (or both) module(s) is (are) replaced.
NOTE:
When using the IDS, the IC and the PCM parameters are reset at the same time.
NOTE:
Once security access has been granted, multiple security access commands should be executed (if necessary) prior to exiting the command menu. This avoids an additional security access procedure and the associated 10 minute time delay.
- Insert the key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key from the OFF position to the ON position.
- From the scan tool, enter TOOLBOX. Select BODY-SECURITY-PATS Functions and follow the on-screen instructions to ENTER SECURITY ACCESS. For additional information, refer to Anti-Theft Security Access . This procedure takes approximately 10 minutes to carry out, during which time the ignition key must be in the ON position and the scan tool must be connected to the vehicle.
- From the scan tool, select: Parameter Reset and press the tick mark.
- From the scan tool, select: Ignition Key Code Erase and press the tick mark.
- Turn the key to the OFF position and disconnect the scan tool (the key does not need to be removed at this time).
- Turn the key to the ON position for a minimum of 3 seconds.
- Turn the key to the OFF position and remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder.
- Insert the second PATS key and cycle the key to the ON position for a minimum of 3 seconds.
- Both keys will now start the vehicle.
- If more keys are required to be programmed, refer to Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys .
NOTE:
If the IC was replaced, follow Steps 1-10. If the IC and the PCM were replaced, follow Steps 1-10. If only the PCM was replaced, follow steps 1-3, then go to Step 10.