Pinpoint Test E: DTC B1681 - Pats Transceiver Module Signal Is Not Received
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NOTE:
Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
- E1 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER POWER CIRCUIT 1044 (WH/YE) FOR VOLTAGE
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: PATS Transceiver C2007
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between the PATS transceiver C2007-2, circuit 1044 (WH/YE), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
- YES : Go to E2.
- NO : VERIFY the central junction box (CJB) fuse 14 (5A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.
- E2 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER GROUND CIRCUIT 938 (BK/LG) FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- Measure the resistance between the PATS transceiver C2007-1, circuit 938 (BK/LG), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- YES : Go to E3.
- NO : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.
- E3 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER RECEIVE CIRCUIT 1216 (GY/OG) FOR VOLTAGE
- Connect: PATS Transceiver C2007
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage by backprobing between the PATS transceiver C2007-3, circuit 1216 (GY/OG), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 8 volts?
- E4 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER RECEIVE CIRCUIT 1216 (GY/OG) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: IC C220B
- Disconnect: PATS Transceiver C2007
- Measure the resistance between the PATS transceiver C2007-3, circuit 1216 (GY/OG), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
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- E5 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER RECEIVE CIRCUIT 1216 (GY/OG) FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance between the IC C220B-8, circuit 1216 (GY/OG), harness side and the PATS transceiver C2007-3, circuit 1216 (GY/OG), harness side.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- YES : Go to E12.
- NO : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.
- E6 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT CIRCUIT 1215 (WH/LG) FOR VOLTAGE NOTE: Replacement of the PATS transceiver does not require the PATS keys to be programmed into the IC again.
- Measure the voltage by backprobing between the PATS transceiver C2007-4, circuit 1215 (WH/LG), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 8 volts?
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- 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 B1681 is retrieved again, go to E12.
- NO : Go to E7.
- E7 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT CIRCUIT 1215 (WH/LG) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND WITH THE PATS TRANSCEIVER CONNECTED
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: IC C220B
- Measure the resistance between the IC C220B-21, circuit 1215 (WH/LG), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Fig 7: Checking PATS Transceiver Transmit Circuit 1215 (WH/LG) For A Short To Ground With PATS Transceiver ConnectedCourtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- E8 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT CIRCUIT 1215 (WH/LG) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND WITH THE PATS TRANSCEIVER DISCONNECTED NOTE: Replacement of the PATS transceiver does not require the PATS keys to be programmed into the IC again.
- Disconnect: PATS Transceiver C2007
- Measure the resistance between the IC C220B-21, circuit 1215 (WH/LG), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Fig 8: Checking PATS Transceiver Transmit Circuit 1215 (WH/LG) For A Short To Ground With PATS Transceiver DisconnectedCourtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- YES : INSTALL a new PATS transceiver. REFER to Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver . CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.
- NO : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.
- E9 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT CIRCUIT 1215 (WH/LG) FOR AN OPEN
- Disconnect: PATS Transceiver C2007
- Measure the resistance between the IC C220B-21, circuit 1215 (WH/LG), harness side and the PATS transceiver C2007-4, circuit 1215 (WH/LG), harness side.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
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- YES : Go to E10.
- NO : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.
- E10 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT CIRCUIT 1215 (WH/LG) FOR VOLTAGE NOTE: Replacement of the PATS transceiver does not require the PATS keys to be programmed into the IC again.
- Connect: PATS Transceiver C2007
- Connect: IC C220B
- Connect the diagnostic tool.
- Key in ON position.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: IC DataLogger
- Trigger the IC active command Transmit Signal to on.
- Measure the voltage by backprobing between the PATS transceiver C2007-4, circuit 1215 (WH/LG), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage less than 5 volts?
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- YES : INSTALL a new PATS transceiver. REFER to Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver . CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.
- NO : Go to E11.
- E11 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT CIRCUIT 1215 (WH/LG) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: IC C220B
- Disconnect: PATS Transceiver C2007
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between the PATS transceiver C2007-4, circuit 1215 (WH/LG), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage indicated?
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- YES : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.
- NO : Go to E12.
- E12 CHECK FOR CORRECT IC OPERATION NOTE: When a new IC is installed, the PATS keys must be programmed into the new 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?
- 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.
- 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.