Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Parameter Reset
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SPECIAL TOOLS
| Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool |
- Turn the key from the OFF position to the RUN position.
- From the scan tool, enter TOOLBOX. Select BODY - SECURITY - PATS Functions and follow the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) onscreen instructions to ENTER SECURITY ACCESS.
- From the scan tool, select "Parameter Reset" and follow the IDS on-screen instructions.
NOTE:
If the Body Control Module (BCM) was replaced on vehicles equipped with PATS, at least two keys must be programmed to the BCM. After completing step 3, do not disconnect the scan tool and follow the Erase All Keys and Program Two Keys procedure.