Pinpoint Test F: Anti-Theft Number Of Programmed Keys Is Below Minimum

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

F1 RETRIEVE THE DTCS
- Connect the diagnostic tool.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: CLEAR the PCM DTCs.
- Key in OFF position.
- Key in ON position.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: RETRIEVE the PCM DTCs.
- Is DTC B1213 retrieved?
Yes : GO to F2.

No : If DTCs other than PATS PCM DTCs are retrieved, REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES .

If no PATS DTCs are retrieved, the system is OK.
F2 CHECK THE NUMBER OF KEYS ENCODED AND MONITOR THE PCM PID NUMKEYS
- Monitor and record the PID/DATA.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: PCM PID.
- Monitor the PCM PID NUMKEYS.
- Does the PCM PID NUMKEYS display less than 2 encoded ignition keys programmed?
Yes : GO to F3.

No : The system is OK.
F3 PROGRAM ENCODED IGNITION KEYS
- Cut a new encoded PATS ignition lock cylinder key.
- Program the new encoded ignition key. Refer to KEY PROGRAMMING USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT .
- Does the theft LED illuminate for 3 seconds and then go out?
Yes : CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition OFF then back to RUN to verify all codes are cleared. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

No : GO to F4.
F4 CHECK FOR A REPAIR MODULE MONITOR THE PCM PID SERV_MOD
- Monitor and record the PID/DATA.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: PCM PID.
- Monitor the PCM PID SERV_MOD.
- Does the PCM PID SERV_MOD indicate YES?
Yes : PROGRAM the encoded ignition keys. REFER to KEY PROGRAMMING USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

No : If the LED is illuminated continuously, REPEAT Step F3 using a new encoded ignition key.

If the LED is flashing, RETRIEVE the PCM DTC stored for the new PATS fault.