Pinpoint Test F: The Anti-Theft Indicator Is Always/Never On
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- F1 CHECK THE ANTI-THEFT INDICATOR FOR CORRECT OPERATION
- Ignition OFF.
- Connect the scan tool.
- Ignition ON.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: IPC DataLogger.
- Trigger the IPC active command THEFT_LMP (PATS indicator only) to ON, then OFF.
- Does the anti-theft indicator illuminate, then turn off?
- Yes: GO to F2.
- No: INSTALL a new IPC . REFER to INSTALLATION . RESET the parameters in both the IPC and the Transmission Control Module (TCM). 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.
- F2 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 INSTALLATION . RESET the parameters in both the IPC and the TCM . 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.