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Anti-Theft - Passive Anti-Theft System (Pats) DTCS

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST

DTC Description Perform Test
B1213 Anti-Theft Number of Programmed Keys is Below Minimum
NOTE: If DTCs B1600, B1601, B1602, B1681 or B2103 are present, they must be addressed first.
If DTC B1213 is the only DTC present, PROGRAM additional keys. REFER to Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment . CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.
B1342 ECU is Faulted CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new instrument cluster (IC). REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC), MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES article. REPEAT the self-test.
B1600 PATS Ignition Key Transponder Signal is Not Received No PATS key has been read by the IC. Go to Pinpoint Test B .
B1601 PATS Received Incorrect Key-Code From Ignition Key Transponder There is an unprogrammed PATS key. Go to Pinpoint Test C .
B1602 PATS Received Invalid Format of Key-Code From Ignition Key Transponder Only a partial PATS key was read. Go to Pinpoint Test D .
B1681 PATS Transceiver Module Signal is Not Received The IC did not receive the PATS transceiver signal. Go to Pinpoint Test E .
B2103 Antenna Not Connected There has been a PATS transceiver antenna failure. Go to Pinpoint Test A .
B2141 NVM Configuration Failure There is no PCM ID stored in the IC. CARRY OUT a parameter reset of the IC and the PCM and CYCLE the ignition 3-5 times, making an attempt to start the vehicle each key cycle. REFER to Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Parameter Reset .
B2431 Transponder Programming Failed The ignition key was not programmed. PROGRAM the key. REFER to Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment . CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.
U1900 CAN Communication Bus Fault - Receive Error
NOTE: If DTCs U1900 and U2510 are both present, address DTC U2510 first.
Go to Pinpoint Test G .
U2510 CAN - Invalid Data for Vehicle Security CARRY OUT a parameter reset of the IC and the PCM and CYCLE the ignition 3-5 times, making an attempt to start the vehicle each key cycle. REFER to Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Parameter Reset . CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.
U2511 CAN - Data Mis-Match (Receive Data Does Not Match Expected)
NOTE: If DTCs U2510 and U2511 are both present, address DTC U2510 first.
Go to Pinpoint Test G .
All other DTCs - REFER to the Master DTC Chart in MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article.
PCM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST

DTC Description Perform Test
P1260 Theft Detected, Vehicle Immobilized If there are any PATS DTCs present, ADDRESS them first. This DTC may also indicate a controller area network (CAN) issue. Be sure to verify if there are any communication issues/DTCs with any modules. REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article. If DTC P1260 is the only DTC present, there may be a power or ground concern with the PCM. REFER to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article.
All other DTCs - REFER to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article.