Pinpoint Test A: DTC B1213 - Anti-Theft Number Of Programmed Keys Is Below Minimum

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

A1 RETRIEVE THE PCM DTCs
- Connect the diagnostic tool.
- Key in ON position.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Retrieve the DTCs
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Clear the DTCs
- Carry out the PCM on-demand self-test.
- Is DTC B1213 the only DTC retrieved?
1. YES : Go to A2.
2. NO : REPAIR the other DTCs retrieved. REFER to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index.
A2 CHECK FOR PROGRAMMED PATS KEYS - MONITOR THE PCM PID NUMKEYS
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: PCM PID
- Monitor the PCM PID NUMKEYS.
- Does the PCM PID NUMKEYS display less than 2 PATS keys programmed?
1. YES : Go to A3.
2. NO : The system is OK.
A3 PROGRAM PATS KEYS
- Cut a new PATS key.
- Key in ON position.
- Program the new PATS key(s). Refer to Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment .
- Does the anti-theft indicator illuminate for 3 seconds and then go out?
1. YES : Key in the OFF position for a minimum of 3 seconds. Key in the ON position. CLEAR the DTCs. CARRY OUT the self-test to VERIFY all codes have been cleared. REFER to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index. If the vehicle is equipped with the valet feature, PROGRAM the third key (if available) or instruct the customer on how to CARRY OUT this procedure. REFER to Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys .
2. NO : If the anti-theft indicator is on continuously, go to A3 and REPEAT with a second new PATS key.
  If the theft indicator is flashing, RETRIEVE DTC stored for new fault and REPAIR the other DTC(s) retrieved. REFER to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index.