Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Parameter Reset
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Sable, 2009 Ford Taurus X, and 2009 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SPECIAL TOOLS
| Illustration | Tool Name | Tool Number |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool |
NOTE:
When using the IDS, the instrument cluster (IC) and the PCM parameters are reset at the same time.
NOTE:
Once security access has been granted, multiple security access commands should be executed (if necessary) prior to exiting the command menu. This avoids an additional security access procedure and the associated 10 minute time delay.
- Turn the key from the OFF position to the ON position.
- From the scan tool, enter TOOLBOX. Select BODY-SECURITY-PATS Functions and follow the on-screen instructions to ENTER SECURITY ACCESS. For additional information, refer to Anti-Theft Security Access .
- From the scan tool, select: Parameter Reset and press the tick mark.
- From the scan tool, select: Ignition Key Code Erase and press the tick mark.
- Turn the key to the OFF position and disconnect the scan tool.
- Turn the key to the ON position for a minimum of 6 seconds (if it is an IKT key).
- Remove the key, insert the second key and cycle the key to the ON position for a minimum of 6 seconds (if it is an IKT key).
- Both keys will now start the vehicle and will also operate the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) functions of the vehicle (if they are IKT keys).
- If more keys are required to be programmed, refer to Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys .
NOTE:
If the IC was replaced, follow Steps 4-9. If the IC and the PCM were replaced, follow Steps 4-9. If only the PCM was replaced, the procedure is completed.
NOTE:
If steps 4-9 are followed, 2 keys must be present.
NOTE:
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) keys require a 6-second programming time frame for the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) data transfer to take place, while standard PATS keys only require a minimum of 3 seconds.
NOTE:
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) data transfer will take place between the key and the IC first. After both keys are programmed into the IC, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) data will transfer from the IC to the Smart Junction Box (SJB). Until the final data transfer takes place into the SJB, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) functions will not operate.