Pinpoint Test A: DTC B2103 - Antenna Not Connected

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A1 INSPECT THE PATS TRANSCEIVER FOR CORRECT INSTALLATION
NOTE: Replacement of the PATS transceiver does not require the PATS keys to be programmed into the instrument cluster (IC) again.
- Key in OFF position.
- Verify the PATS transceiver is correctly installed. Refer to Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver .
- Connect the diagnostic tool.
- Key in ON position.
- Clear the IC DTCs.
- Key in OFF position.
- Key in ON position.
- Retrieve the IC DTCs.
- Is DTC B2103 retrieved?
1. YES : INSTALL a new PATS transceiver. REFER to Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver . CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B2103 is retrieved again, Go to A2.
2. NO : The system is OK.
A2 CHECK FOR CORRECT IC OPERATION
NOTE: When a new IC is installed, the PATS keys must be programmed into the IC.

NOTE: When a new IC is installed, the parameters must be reset in both the IC and the PCM.
- Disconnect all the IC connectors.
- Check for:
  - corrosion
  - damaged pins
  - pushed-out pins
- Connect all the IC connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
1. YES : INSTALL a new IC. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) AND WARNING CHIMES article. RESET the parameters in the IC and the PCM. REFER to Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Parameter Reset . PROGRAM the PATS keys into the new IC. REFER to Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment . CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.
2. NO : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.