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Test E: PATS Transceiver Module Signal Is Not Received

PINPOINT TEST E: PATS TRANSCEIVER MODULE SIGNAL IS NOT RECEIVED


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Normal Operation
During each vehicle start sequence, the PATS transceiver module reads the encoded ignition key identification code and circuit 168 (RD/BK) sends the data to the PCM.

Possible Causes
- PATS transceiver
- PCM
- electronic encoded ignition key
- circuit 296 (WH/VT) open or shorted to ground
- circuit 570 (BK/WH) open
- circuit 167 (BN/OG) open or shorted to ground
- circuit 168 (RD/BK) open, shorted to power, or shorted to ground