Pinpoint Test F: Anti-Theft Number Of Programmed Keys Is Below Minimum

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

F1 RETRIEVE THE DTCS
- Key in OFF position.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Retrieve PCM Continuous DTCs.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Clear Continuous DTCs.
- Key in ON position.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Retrieve PCM Continuous DTCs.
- Is DTC B1213 retrieved?
1. Yes : GO to F2.
2. No : If other than PATS PCM DTCs are retrieved, REFER to the INTRODUCTION - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article.
  If no PATS DTCs are retrieved, the system is OK.
F2 CHECK THE NUMBER OF KEYS ENCODED - MONITOR THE PCM PID NUMKEYS
- Monitor the PCM PID NUMKEYS.
- Does the PCM PID NUMKEYS display less than two encoded ignition keys programmed?
1. Yes : GO to F3.
2. No : The system is OK.
F3 PROGRAM ENCODED IGNITION KEYS
- Cut a new encoded PATS ignition lock cylinder key.
- PROGRAM the new encoded ignition key. REFER to SPARE KEY PROGRAMMING .
- Does the theft LED illuminate for three seconds and then go out?
1. Yes : CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition OFF then back to RUN to verify all codes have been cleared. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
2. No : GO to F4.
F4 CHECK FOR A REPAIR MODULE - MONITOR THE PCM PID SERV_MOD
- Monitor the PCM PID SERV_MOD.
- Does the PCM PID SERV_MOD indicate YES?
1. Yes : PROGRAM the encoded ignition keys. REFER to SPARE KEY PROGRAMMING . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self - test.
2. No : If the LED is illuminated continuously, REPEAT Step F3. Using a new encoded ignition key.
  If the LED is flashing, RETRIEVE the PCM DTC stored for the new PATS fault.
  
  REFER to POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDEX .