Pinpoint Test V: The Anti-Theft Indicator Is Never/Always On

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

V1 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM BOTH THE CONTINUOUS AND ON-DEMAND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SELF-TESTS
- Retrieve the recorded DTCs from the instrument cluster continuous and on-demand self-tests.
- Are there any DTCs retrieved?
1. YES : If PATS related DTCs were retrieved, REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) .
  If other instrument cluster DTCs were retrieved, go to Symptom Chart .
2. NO : VERIFY the vehicle is equipped with PATS. Go to V2 .
V2 CONFIRM VEHICLE CONFIGURATION
- Using as built data, verify that the instrument cluster is configured to enable PATS. Refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
- Is PATS enabled in the instrument cluster?
1. YES : Go to V3.
2. NO : CONFIGURE the instrument cluster. REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
V3 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION
- Disconnect all the instrument cluster connectors.
- Check for:
  - corrosion
  - damaged pins
  - pushed-out pins
- Connect all the instrument cluster connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
1. YES : INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
2. NO : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.