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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D4 HECK THE BACKUP STARTING METHOD USING THE VALID PROGRAMMED KEY

Ignition OFF. Disconnect BCM Fuse 32 (10A). Place the valid programmed key in the backup starting location. REFER to: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - System Operation and Component Description (419-01B Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), Description and Operation). Press the START/STOP button.

Does the ignition transition out of OFF?

Yes

INSTALL the BCM fuse 32 (10A). REMOVE the valid key from the backup starting location. Place the suspect in the backup starting location and PROGRAM the key again. REFER to: Anti-Theft Security Access (419-01B Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), General Procedures).

If the key does not program, DISCARD the suspect key and PROGRAM a new key.

No

INSTALL the BCM fuse 32 (10A). GO to D5

D5 VERIFY THE KEY PLACEMENT

Verify the key is correctly placed in the backup starting location. REFER to: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - System Operation and Component Description (419-01B Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), Description and Operation). Press the START/STOP button.

Does the ignition transition out of OFF?

Yes

The vehicle is operating correctly. The concern was caused by an improperly placed passive key.

No

GO to D6

D6 CHECK THE PATS (PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM) FRONT ANTENNA

NOTE: For a concern with key programming or if unable to start the vehicle with the passive key in the backup starting location, follow the diagnostics for the PATS front antenna.

Disconnect PATS Front Antenna. Measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C3513, pin 1, component side

C3513, pin 2, component side

Is the resistance between 1 and 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to D7

No

INSTALL a new PATS front antenna. REFER to: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Front Antenna (419-01B Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), Removal and Installation).

D7 CHECK THE PATS (PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM) FRONT ANTENNA CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

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