Normal Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
During each vehicle start sequence, the passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver reads the PATS key identification code and sends the data to the PCM.
DTC B1600 (PATS Ignition Key Transponder Signal Is Not Received) - sets when no PATS key has been read by the PCM.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- PATS key
- PATS transceiver
- PCM