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Test C: DTC B1601 - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Received Incorrect Key-Code From Ignition Key Transponder

PINPOINT TEST C: DTC B1601 - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RECEIVED INCORRECT KEY-CODE FROM IGNITION KEY TRANSPONDER


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Normal Operation
During each vehicle start sequence, the PATS transceiver reads the PATS key identification code and sends the data to the powertrain control module (PCM).

Possible Causes
- PATS key programming
- PCM