DTC P1260 - Theft Detected, Vehicle Immobilized
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DTC DESCRIPTION P1260 - THEFT DETECTED, VEHICLE IMMOBILIZED
| Description:
This DTC can be set if the passive anti-theft system (PATS) has determined a theft condition existed and the engine is disabled or an engine start was attempted using a non-PATS key. This DTC is a good indicator to check the PATS for DTCs. This DTC can also be set when a new instrument panel cluster (IPC) or PCM is installed without correctly programming either module even if the vehicle is not equipped with PATS. |
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Possible Causes:
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| Diagnostic Aids:
Theft indicator flashing rapidly or on solid when the ignition is in the ON position. Check the anti-theft system for DTCs. Refer to the
Anti-Theft article, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Charts to continue diagnosis. If a new IPC or PCM is installed without correctly programming either module, the parameters must be reset in both modules. Refer to the Anti-Theft article, Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Parameter Reset, to continue diagnosis. |
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| Application | Key On Engine Off | Key On Engine Running | Continuous Memory |
| All | GO to PINPOINT TEST QD . | ||