Anti-Theft Indicator

PATS  uses a visual anti-theft indicator located in the IC  . The anti-theft indicator proves out for 3 seconds when the ignition key is in the ON or START position under normal operation. If there is a PATS  concern, the anti-theft indicator either flashes rapidly or glows steadily when the ignition key is turned to the ON or START position. PATS  also flashes the anti-theft indicator every 2 seconds when the ignition key is in the OFF position to act as a visual theft deterrent. Refer to INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES for the anti-theft indicator.

A PATS  no-start may involve a vehicle no-start due to either the fuel injectors not operating or the starter not operating (or both). If the PATS  anti-theft indicator does not prove out and one (or both) of the previous conditions are present, it may be due to a PATS concern. If the anti-theft indicator proves out, and the vehicle does not start, it is probably not a PATS  concern. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS . If the anti-theft indicator does not illuminate at all, it may be an IC  concern.