Pinpoint Test E: DTC B10D9:87

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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 FOR VOLTAGE
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: PATS Transceiver C2007.
- Ignition ON.
- Measure the voltage between the PATS transceiver C2007-1, circuit CBP36 (BU/BN), harness side and ground.
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between PATS Transceiver C2007-1, Circuit CBP36 (BU/BN) And Ground
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
- Yes : GO to E2.
- No : VERIFY the SJB fuse 36 (5A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test. If not OK, REFER to the OEM WIRING DIAGRAMS to identify the possible causes of the circuit short.
E2 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER GROUND CIRCUIT FOR CONTINUITY
- Ignition OFF.
- Measure the resistance between the PATS transceiver C2007-2, circuit GD116 (BK/VT), harness side and ground.
  
  Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between PATS Transceiver C2007-2, Circuit GD116 (BK/VT) And Ground
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- 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 FOR VOLTAGE
- Connect: PATS Transceiver C2007.
- Ignition ON.
- Measure the voltage by carefully backprobing between the PATS transceiver C2007-4, circuit VRT24 (YE/OG), harness side and ground.
  
  Fig 3: Checking Pats Transceiver Receive Circuit For Voltage
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the voltage greater than 8 volts?
- Yes : GO to E6.
- No : GO to E4.
E4 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER RECEIVE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: IPC C220.
- Disconnect: PATS Transceiver C2007.
- Measure the resistance between the PATS transceiver C2007-4, circuit VRT24 (YE/OG), harness side and ground.
  
  Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Between PATS Transceiver C2007-4, Circuit VRT24 (YE/OG) And Ground
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?
- Yes : GO to E5.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.
  If DTC B10D9:87 is retrieved again, GO to E12.
E5 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER RECEIVE CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance between the IPC C220-23, circuit VRT24 (YE/OG), harness side and the PATS transceiver C2007-4, circuit VRT24 (YE/OG), harness side.
  
  Fig 5: Measuring Resistance Between IPC C220-23, Circuit VRT24 (YE/OG) And PATS Transceiver C2007-4
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- 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 FOR VOLTAGE
NOTE: Replacement of the PATS transceiver does not require the PATS keys to be programmed into the IPC again.
- Measure the voltage by carefully backprobing between the PATS transceiver C2007-3, circuit VRT23 (VT/GY), harness side and ground.
  
  Fig 6: Checking Pats Transceiver Transmit Circuit For Voltage
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the voltage greater than 8 volts?
- 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 B10D9:87 is retrieved again, GO to E12.
- No : GO to E7.
E7 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND WITH THE PATS TRANSCEIVER CONNECTED
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: IPC C220.
- Measure the resistance between the IPC C220-22, circuit VRT23 (VT/GY), harness side and ground.
  
  Fig 7: Measuring Resistance Between IPC C220-22, Circuit VRT23 (VT/GY) And Ground
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?
- Yes : GO to E9.
- No : GO to E8.
E8 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT CIRCUIT 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 IPC again.
- Disconnect: PATS Transceiver C2007.
- Measure the resistance between the IPC C220-22, circuit VRT23 (VT/GY), harness side and ground.
  
  Fig 8: Measuring Resistance Between IPC C220-22, Circuit VRT23 (VT/GY) And Ground
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?
- 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 FOR AN OPEN
- Disconnect: PATS Transceiver C2007.
- Measure the resistance between the IPC C220-22, circuit VRT23 (VT/GY), harness side and the PATS transceiver C2007-3, circuit VRT23 (VT/GY), harness side.
  
  Fig 9: Measuring Resistance Between IPC C220-22, Circuit VRT23 (VT/GY) And PATS Transceiver C2007-3
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- 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 FOR VOLTAGE WHILE COMMANDED ON
NOTE: Replacement of the PATS transceiver does not require the PATS keys to be programmed into the IPC again.
- Connect: PATS Transceiver C2007.
- Connect: IPC C220.
- Connect the scan tool.
- Ignition ON.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: IPC DataLogger.
- Trigger the IPC active command TRANSMIT (TX circuit ON/OFF) to ON.
- NOTE: The IPC can only supply the signal voltage momentarily. It is important to monitor the meter while triggering the active command on.
  
  Measure the voltage by carefully backprobing between the PATS transceiver C2007-3, circuit VRT23 (VT/GY), harness side and ground.
  
  Fig 10: Checking Pats Transceiver Transmit Circuit For Voltage While Commanded On
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the voltage less than 5 volts?
- 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 FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: IPC C220.
- Disconnect: PATS Transceiver C2007.
- Ignition ON.
- Measure the voltage between the PATS transceiver C2007-3, circuit VRT23 (VT/GY), harness side and ground.
  
  Fig 11: Measuring Voltage Between PATS Transceiver C2007-3, Circuit VRT23 (VT/GY) And Ground
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is any voltage indicated?
- Yes : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.
- No : GO to E12.
E12 CHECK FOR CORRECT IPC OPERATION
- Disconnect the IPC connector.
- Check for:
  - corrosion
  - damaged pins
  - pushed-out pins
- Connect the IPC connector and make sure it seats correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- Yes : INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES . RESET the parameters in both the IPC and the PCM. REFER to PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) PARAMETER RESET . PROGRAM the PATS keys into the new IPC. REFER to INTEGRATED KEYHEAD TRANSMITTER (IKT) 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.