Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) Index
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX
| DTC | Description | Source | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| B1213 | Anti-Theft Number of Programmed Keys is Below Minimum | PCM | GO to PINPOINT TEST F . |
| B1342 | ECU is Defective | PCM | INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - 2.3L or ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - 3.0L (4V) . |
| B1600 | Non-PATS/Encrypted Key or Damaged Key | PCM | GO to PINPOINT TEST B . |
| B1601 | Unprogrammed PATS Key | PCM | GO to PINPOINT TEST C . |
| B1602 | PATS Received Invalid Format of Key-Code From Ignition Key Transponder | PCM | GO to PINPOINT TEST D . |
| B1681 | PATS Transceiver Module Signal is Not Received | PCM | GO to PINPOINT TEST E . |
| B2103 | Antenna Not Connected | PCM | GO to PINPOINT TEST A . |
| B2431 | Key Program Failure (Defective Key or Transceiver) | PCM | VERIFY if using correct PATS key. If defective, USE a new key. |