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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 passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver reads the encoded ignition key identification code and sends the data to the powertrain control module (PCM).

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