Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Parameter Reset
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.
SPECIAL TOOL CHART
| Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) with appropriate adapters, or equivalent diagnostic tool |
- Connect the diagnostic tool.
- Key in the ON position.
- Carry out the security access procedure for the PCM. For additional information, refer to ANTI-THEFT SECURITY ACCESS in this article.
- Enter the powertrain control module (PCM) parameter reset mode on the diagnostic tool.
- Carry out the security access procedure for the transmission control module (TCM). For additional information, refer to ANTI-THEFT SECURITY ACCESS in this article.
- Enter the TCM parameter reset mode on the diagnostic tool.
- Key in the OFF position for a minimum of 3 seconds.
- Key in the ON position for a minimum of 3 seconds.
- CLEAR the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
- Key in the OFF position for a minimum of 3 seconds.
NOTE:
Do not carry out the ignition key code erase.