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Anti-Theft (Pats) DTCS

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

DTC Description Perform Test
B1137 Data Not Programmed The integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) data has not transferred from the instrument cluster (IC) into the smart junction box (SJB). PROGRAM the IKT keys. CARRY OUT the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1137 is retrieved again, REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS article.
B1138 Memory Full The SJB has 4 IKTs stored in memory and cannot program any more IKTs into the SJB memory. REFER to Principles of Operation .
B1139 Invalid Transmitter Identification Code REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS article.
B1213 Anti-Theft Number of Programmed Keys is Below Minimum 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 Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) 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 IC and PROGRAM the keys. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC), MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES article. CYCLE the ignition. 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, then CYCLE the ignition and make an attempt to start the vehicle. REFER to Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Parameter Reset . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
B2431 Transponder Programming Failed There was a failure in key programming (a bad transponder may also cause this DTC). PROGRAM the key. REFER to Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment . CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.
U0100 Lost Communication With ECM/PCM
NOTE: If DTCs U0100 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 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.