Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Module
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 26 other vehicles, including the 1999 Mercury Villager, 1999 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Sable, 1999 Mercury Mystique, and 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Prior to removal of PATS module, upload module configuration information to the New Generation Star (NGS) tester using manufacturer's instructions. Once module has been replaced, download module configuration information from NGS tester into new module. After module has been installed and module configuration information has been downloaded, all ignition keys to be used with vehicle MUST be reprogrammed. See KEY PROGRAMMING - ERASE ALL KEYS & PROGRAM 2 KEYS.