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Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - 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
  • Fuse(s)
  • Circuitry
  • Theft LED
  • Instrument cluster
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • The engine does not crank - the anti-theft LED proves-out normally
  • Starter relay
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Circuitry