Passive Anti-Theft System (Pats) - Inspection & Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Verify the customer concern by operating the system.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Mechanical Electrical - Large Metallic Objects, A Second Ignition Key On The Same Key Ring As The PATS Ignition Key Or Electronic Devices On The Key Chain That Can Be Use To Purchase Gasoline Or Similar Items
- Ignition Lock Cylinder
- PATS Key
- Use Of A Non-PATS Key
- More Than One PATS Key On Key Chain
- Central Junction Box (CJB) Fuse
- 19 (25A)
- 28 (7.5A)
- PATS Transceiver Module
- PCM
- Ignition Switch
- Loose Or Corroded Connection(s)
- If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
- If the diagnostic tool does not power up, refer to the diagnostic tool manual.
- Carry out the DATA LINK DIAGNOSTICS test. If the diagnostic tool responds with:
- CKT914, CKT915 or CKT70 = ALL ECUS NO RESP/NOT EQUIP, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
- NO RESP/NOT EQUIP for PCM, refer to SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV .
- SYSTEM PASSED, retrieve and record the continuous Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), erase the continuous DTCs and carry out self-test diagnostics for the PCM.
- If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS to continue diagnostics.
- If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, proceed to the SYMPTOM CHART to continue diagnostics.