Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) — 2016 workshop reference 6021

damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary

Reconnect all the BCM connectors and make sure they seat and latch correctly. Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

Is the concern still present?

Yes	CHECK OASIS for any applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this concern, Click here to access Guided Routine (BCM).
No	The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. Address the root cause of any connector or pin issues.

Yes

CHECK OASIS for any applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no Technical

Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this concern, Click here to access Guided Routine (BCM).

The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. Address the root cause of any connector or pin issues.

Unable To Turn The Ignition On

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

REFER to: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - System Operation and Component Description (419-01B Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), Description and Operation).

Possible Causes

Battery voltage concern Driveability system concern Starting system concern PATS concern

PINPOINT TEST B : UNABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION ON

B1 CHECK VEHICLE BATTERY

Carry out the Battery Condition Test. REFER to: Battery (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Diagnosis and Testing).

Is the battery OK?

Yes	GO to B2
No	CORRECT the battery condition and VERIFY correct charging operation. REFER to: Charging System - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) (414-00 Charging System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing). REFER to: Charging System - 3.7L Duratec (227kW/301PS) (414-00 Charging System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing). REFER to: Charging System - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT (414-00 Charging System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing).

Yes

GO to B2

CORRECT the battery condition and VERIFY correct charging operation. REFER to: Charging System - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) (414-00 Charging System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing). REFER to: Charging System - 3.7L Duratec (227kW/301PS) (414-00 Charging System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing). REFER to: Charging System - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT (414-00 Charging System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing).

B2 CHECK FOR THE NO KEY DETECTED MESSAGE

Press and release the START/STOP button while monitoring the message center.

Is the No Key Detected message displayed in the message center?

Yes	GO to Pinpoint Test C
No	GO to B3

Source reference 6021

2016 Mustang workshop publication supplied to Mustang Atlas. Original technical text and illustrations; HTML formatting by Mustang Atlas. Source page numbering is retained for traceability. Follow the configuration, revision, warnings, and cross-references in the material. About this edition.