Passive Anti-Theft System (Pats)
PCM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST
| DTC | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|
| B1213 | Anti-Theft Number of Programmed Keys is Below Minimum | If DTC B1600, B1601, B1602, B1681, B2103 or B2431 is also present, they must be addressed first. If DTC B1213 is the only DTC present, PROGRAM additional keys. REFER to KEY PROGRAMMING USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT in this service information. CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test. |
| B1342 | ECU is Faulted | CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to ENGINE CONTROLS - ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS article. PROGRAM the keys. REFER to KEY PROGRAMMING USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT in this service information. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test. |
| B1600 | PATS Ignition Key Transponder Signal Is Not Received | GO to PINPOINT TEST B . |
| B1601 | PATS Received Incorrect Key-Code From Ignition Key Transponder | GO to PINPOINT TEST C . |
| B1602 | PATS Received Invalid Format of Key-Code From Ignition Key Transponder | GO to PINPOINT TEST D . |
| B1681 | PATS Transceiver Module Signal Is Not Received | GO to PINPOINT TEST E |
| B2103 | Antenna Not Connected | GO to PINPOINT TEST A . |
| B2431 | Transponder Programming Failed | The ignition key was not programmed. PROGRAM the key. REFER to SPARE KEY PROGRAMMING - USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT in this service information. CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test. |
| P1260 | Theft Detected, Vehicle Immobilized | If there are any other Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) DTCs, ADDRESS them first. If DTC P1260 is the only DTC present, there may be a power or ground concern with the PCM. REFER to the SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS (Crown Victoria) or SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS (Grand Marquis) article. |
| All other DTCs | mdash; | REFER to the EINTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS article. |