Pinpoint Test A: DTC B2103 - Antenna Not Connected
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Normal Operation
The passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver reads the PATS key when the key is turned to the START or ON position.
DTC B2103 (Antenna Not Connected) - sets when the PCM detects a PATS transceiver antenna failure. The PATS transceiver may need to be replaced.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- PATS transceiver
PINPOINT TEST A: DTC B2103 - ANTENNA NOT CONNECTED
- 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 PCM again.
- Key in OFF position.
- Verify the PATS transceiver is correctly installed. Refer to Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver .
- Key in ON position.
- Clear the DTCs.
- Key in OFF position.
- Key in ON position.
- Retrieve the DTCs.
- Is DTC B2103 retrieved?
- 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 : The system is OK.