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Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The anti-theft indicator is always/never on - engine cranks, but no three-second theft indicator prove-out
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Theft indicator.
  • The anti-theft system does not operate correctly - anti-theft number of programmed keys is below minimum
  • Number of programmed keys is below minimum.
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Circuitry.
  • Passive anti -theft system (PATS) transceiver.
  • Unprogrammed key.
  • The anti-theft system does not operate correctly - antenna not connected or damaged transceiver
  • Passive anti -theft system (PATS) key.
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Circuitry.
  • PATS transceiver.
  • The anti-theft system does not operate correctly - passive anti-theft system (PATS) key transponder signal is not received - damaged key or non-PATS key
  • PATS key.
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Circuitry.
  • PATS transceiver.
  • The anti-theft system does not operate correctly - passive anti-theft system (PATS) received incorrect key-code from key transponder (unprogrammed PATS key)
  • PATS key.
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • The anti-theft system does not operate correctly - passive anti-theft system (PATS) received invalid format of keycode from PATS key transponder (partial key read)
  • PATS key.
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Circuitry.
  • PATS transceiver.
  • The anti-theft system does not operate correctly - passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver signal is not received (not connected, damaged, or wiring)
  • PATS key.
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Circuitry.
  • PATS transceiver.
  • The vehicle does not start - theft indicator proves out for three seconds as normal
  • Starter relay.
  • Powertrain control module (PCM).
  • Circuitry.
  • Passive anti -theft system (PATS) key.
  • PATS key code.
  • PATS key transponder key code.
  • PATS key transponder key code format.