MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Electronic Feature Group

Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - System Operation and Component Description

419-01B Passive Anti-Theft System-PATS

2016 MustangReference 6,010 / 6,619HTML edition
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BCM PID Chart

Acronym

Name

Description

KEYS_PROGMD Number of ignition key codes

supported

Displays the number of keys currently programmed into the BCM.

MIN_KEYS_RQD Minimum number of keys

required

Minimum number of programmed keys required. This PID always reads 2.

PCM PID Chart

Acronym

Name

Description

PATSENABL Vehicle enable

status

Indicates if PATS allows the vehicle to be driven. Must read enabled for the vehicle to be driven.

Backup Starting

NOTE: There are certain areas within the vehicle where the passive key may not be detected and the message center displays No Key Detected. If the passive key is in the far outside edges of the interior (such as in a door map pocket or above a sun visor), it may not be detected. Move the passive key to a different location and try to turn the ignition on.

When the vehicle experiences a PATS condition, the No Key Detected message displays in the message center when the START/STOP button is pressed.

In the event of one of these failures, place a programmed passive key in the backup location to allow the vehicle to start. When the START/STOP button is pressed, the PATS front antenna activates the passive key and the identification code is sent to the BCM. The passive key must be oriented correctly in the backup starting location.

Passive Key Backup Starting Location (floor console rear cup holder)

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