Pinpoint Test F: The Anti-Theft Indicator Is Always/Never On - Vehicle Starts Normally
Anti-Theft
Pinpoint Test F: The Anti-Theft Indicator Is Always/Never On - Vehicle Starts Normally
Normal Operation
The Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) uses an anti-theft indicator located in the Instrument Cluster (IC). This anti-theft indicator proves out for 3 seconds when the key is turned to ON or START. If there is a PATS concern, this indicator either flashes rapidly or glows steadily (for more than 3 seconds) when the key is turned to ON or START. PATS also flashes the anti-theft indicator every 2 seconds at key OFF to act as a visual theft deterrent.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Fuse
- Anti-theft indicator (part of the IC
- IC
PINPOINT TEST F: THE ANTI-THEFT INDICATOR IS ALWAYS/NEVER ON - VEHICLE STARTS NORMALLY
NOTICE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
NOTE: Large metallic objects, electronic devices on the key ring that can be used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second key on the same key ring as the PATS key may cause a vehicle starting concern and record DTCs under certain conditions. If a fault cannot be identified, examine the customer key ring for such objects or devices. If present, inform the customer that they need to keep these objects from touching the PATS key while starting the engine. These objects and devices cannot damage the PATS key, but can cause a momentary concern if they are too close to the key during engine start. If a concern occurs, turn the ignition off and restart the engine with all other objects on the key ring held away from the ignition key. Check to make sure the PATS key used by the customer is an approved Ford PATS key. (PATS keys from Ford, Rotunda, Strattec, or Huf are approved Ford PATS keys.)
