MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Electronic Feature Group

Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)

419-01B Passive Anti-Theft System-PATS

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B3 CHECK FOR IGNITION ON MODE

Press and release the START/STOP button while monitoring the ignition mode indicator at the top of the button.

Does the ignition mode indicator flash on and off continuously?

Yes

The condition is not PATS-related. DIAGNOSE no power in ON. REFER to: Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components (211-05 Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components, Diagnosis and Testing).

No

GO to B4

B4 CHECK FOR BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

Follow the procedure to establish a diagnostic scan tool session with the vehicle. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the BCM self-test.

Are any BCM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present?

Yes

REFER to the BCM DTC Chart in this section.

No

The condition is not PATS-related. DIAGNOSE no power in ON. REFER to: Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components (211-05 Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components, Diagnosis and Testing).

No Key Detected displays in the message center

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

Environmental interference Passive key

Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-Checks

Inspect the passive key for damage.

PINPOINT TEST C : NO KEY DETECTED DISPLAYS IN THE MESSAGE CENTER

C1 CHECK THE RKE (REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY) TRANSMITTER OPERATION

Press the lock and unlock RKE transmitter buttons on the suspect passive key.

Do the doors lock and unlock?

Yes

GO to C2

No

REFER to: Locks, Latches and Entry Systems (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Diagnosis and Testing).

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