Pinpoint Test E: DTC B1681 - The Passive Anti-Theft System (Pats) Transceiver Signal Is Not Received
- E1 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER POWER CIRCUIT 15-GL37 (GN/BK) FOR VOLTAGE
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: PATS Transceiver C252.
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between the PATS transceiver C252-1, circuit 15-GL37 (GN/BK), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes : GO to E2.
No : VERIFY the central junction box (CJB) fuse 61 (7.5A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- E2 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER GROUND CIRCUIT 91-GL1 (BK/YE) FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- Measure the resistance between the PATS transceiver C252-2, circuit 91-GL1 (BK/YE), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes : GO to E3.
No : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- E3 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER RECEIVE CIRCUIT 8-GL37 (WH/GN) FOR VOLTAGE
- Connect: PATS Transceiver C252.
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage by backprobing between the PATS transceiver C252-4, circuit 8-GL37 (WH/GN), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 8 volts?
Yes : GO to E6.
No : GO to E4.
- E4 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER RECEIVE CIRCUIT 8-GL37 (WH/GN) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: PCM C175b.
- Disconnect: PATS Transceiver C252.
- Measure the resistance between the PATS transceiver C252-4, circuit 8-GL37 (WH/GN), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes : GO to E5.
No : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If the system fails again, GO to E12.
- E5 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER RECEIVE CIRCUIT 8-GL37 (WH/GN) FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance between the PATS transceiver C252-4, circuit 8-GL37 (WH/GN), harness side and PCM C175b-42, circuit 8-GL37 (WH/GN), harness side.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes : GO to E6.
No : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- E6 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT CIRCUIT 10-GL37 (GY/OG) FOR VOLTAGE
- Connect: PCM C175b.
- Connect: PATS Transceiver C252.
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage by carefully backprobing between the PATS transceiver C252-3, circuit 10-GL37 (GY/OG), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 8 volts?
Yes : INSTALL a new PATS transceiver. REFER to PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) TRANSCEIVER in this article. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If the self-test fails again, GO to E12.
No : GO to E7.
- E7 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND WITH THE PATS TRANSCEIVER CONNECTED
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: PCM C175b.
- Measure the resistance between the PCM C175b-31, circuit 10-GL37 (GY/OG), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes : GO to E9.
No : GO to E8.
- E8 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT CIRCUIT 10-GL37 (GY/OG) FOR SHORT TO GROUND WITH THE PATS TRANSCEIVER DISCONNECTED
- Disconnect: PATS Transceiver C252.
- Measure the resistance between the PATS transceiver C252-3, circuit 10-GL37 (GY/OG), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes : INSTALL a new PATS transceiver. REFER to PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) TRANSCEIVER in this article. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
No : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- E9 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT CIRCUIT 10-GL37 (GY/OG) FOR AN OPEN
- Disconnect: PATS Transceiver C252.
- Measure the resistance between the PCM C175b-31, circuit 10-GL37 (GY/OG), harness side and the PATS transceiver C252-3, circuit 10-GL37 (GY/OG), harness side.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes : GO to E10.
No : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- E10 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT CIRCUIT 10-GL37 (GY/OG) FOR VOLTAGE
- Trigger the PCM active command TRANSMIT SIGNAL to ON.
- Measure the voltage by backprobing between the PATS transceiver C252-3, circuit 10-GL37 (GY/OG), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage less than 5 volts?
Yes : INSTALL a new PATS transceiver module. REFER to PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) TRANSCEIVER in this article. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
No : GO to E11.
- E11 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT CIRCUIT 10-GL37 (GY/OG) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: PCM C175b.
- Disconnect: PATS Transceiver C252.
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between the PATS transceiver C252-3, circuit 10-GL37 (GY/OG), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage indicated?
Yes : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
No : GO to E12.
- E12 CHECK FOR CORRECT PCM OPERATION NOTE: When a new PCM is installed, the PATS keys must be programmed.
- Disconnect all PCM connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- pushed-out pins
- Connect all PCM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
Yes : INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS .
PROGRAM the PATS keys. REFER to KEY PROGRAMMING USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT in this article. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
No : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.