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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.