Pinpoint Test F: The Anti-Theft Indicator Is Always/Never On

Anti-Theft

Pinpoint Test F: The Anti-Theft Indicator Is Always/Never On

Normal Operation

The Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) uses a visual anti-theft indicator located in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). The anti-theft indicator proves out for 3 seconds when the key is turned to the ON or START position. If there is a PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) concern, the anti-theft indicator either flashes rapidly or glows steadily (for more than 3 seconds) when the key is turned to the ON or START position. PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) also flashes the anti-theft indicator every 2 seconds at key off to act as a visual theft deterrent. The anti-theft indicator operation is controlled by the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster).

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster)

PINPOINT TEST F : THE ANTI-THEFT INDICATOR IS ALWAYS/NEVER ON

F1 CHECK THE ANTI-THEFT INDICATOR FOR CORRECT OPERATION

- Ignition OFF.

- Press and hold the message center RESET button.

- Ignition ON.

- Continue holding the RESET button until ENGINEERING TEST MODE is displayed.

- Release the RESET button.

- Press and release the RESET button to advance through each stage of the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) self-test.

- Press and release RESET button until TELLTALE TEST is displayed.

Does the anti-theft indicator illuminate, then turn off?

Yes
GO to F2.

No
INSTALL a new IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster). RESET the parameters in both the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) and the PCM. REFER to Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Parameter Reset . PROGRAM the PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) keys into the new IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster). REFER to Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment . CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.

F2 CHECK FOR CORRECT IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) OPERATION

- Disconnect the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) connector.

- Check for:
- corrosion

- damaged pins

- pushed-out pins


- Connect the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) connector and make sure it seats correctly.

- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.

Is the concern still present?

Yes
INSTALL a new IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster). RESET the parameters in both the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) and the PCM. REFER to Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Parameter Reset . PROGRAM the PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) keys into the new IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster). REFER to Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment . CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.

No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. TEST the system for normal operation.