Normal Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
During each key insertion and vehicle start sequence, the powertrain control module (PCM) and the PATS transceiver read the PATS key identification code.
DTC B1602 - sets when only a partial PATS key was read. Remote starter equipment can also cause this DTC.
Possible Causes
- PATS key
- PATS transceiver