Pinpoint Test W: The Passive Anti-Theft System (Pats) Indicator Is Never/Always On
- W1 DETERMINE THE CONDITION
- W2 CHECK THE PCM OPERATION
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: PCM C175b.
- Connect a fused (5A) jumper wire between the PCM C175b pin 37, circuit 31S-GL6 (BK/OG), harness side and ground.
- Key in ON position.
- Does the PATS indicator illuminate?
NOTE: If the fuse fails, repair the circuit for a short to power.Fig 1: Connecting Fused (5A) Jumper Wire Between PCM C175B Pin 37, Circuit 31S-GL6 (BK/OG), Harness Side And GroundCourtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- W3 CHECK CIRCUIT 31S-GL6 (BK/OG) FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: Instrument Cluster C2220.
- Measure the resistance between the PCM C175b pin 37, circuit 31S-GL6 (BK/OG), harness side and the instrument cluster C2220 pin 23, circuit 31S-GL6 (BK/OG), harness side.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- Yes : GO to W7.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- W4 CHECK THE PCM
- W5 CHECK CIRCUIT 31S-GL6 (BK/OG) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: Instrument Cluster C2220.
- Measure the resistance between the instrument cluster C2220 pin 23, circuit 31S-GL6 (BK/OG), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
- Yes : GO to W7.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between Instrument Cluster C2220 Pin 23, Circuit 31S-GL6 (BK/OG), Harness Side And GroundCourtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- W6 CHECK FOR CORRECT PCM OPERATION
- Disconnect all the PCM connectors.
- Check for:
- Corrosion
- Pushed-out pins
- Connect all the PCM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- Yes : INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
- W7 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION
- Disconnect the instrument cluster connector.
- Check for:
- Corrosion
- Pushed-out pins
- Connect the instrument cluster connector and make sure it seats correctly.
- Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- Yes : INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.