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Pinpoint Test A: DTC B2103




Anti-Theft

Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test A: DTC B2103

Normal Operation

During each vehicle start sequence, when the key is turned to the START or ON position, the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver reads the PATS key identification code and sends the data to the Instrument Cluster (IC).

- DTC B2103 (No Antenna Detected) - a continuous and on-demand DTC that sets when there has been a PATS transceiver antenna failure. The PATS transceiver may need to be replaced.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- PATS transceiver



PINPOINT TEST A: DTC B2103

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A1 INSPECT THE PATS TRANSCEIVER FOR CORRECT INSTALLATION


NOTE: Replacement of the PATS transceiver does not require the PATS keys to be programmed into the IC again.

- Ignition OFF.
- Verify the PATS transceiver is correctly installed. Refer to Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver Service and Repair.
- Ignition ON.
- Clear the IC DTCs.
- Ignition OFF.
- Ignition ON.
- Retrieve the IC DTCs.
- Is DTC B2103 retrieved?

Yes
INSTALL a new PATS transceiver. REFER to Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver Service and Repair. CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.

No
The system is OK.

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