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What does the key code on the PATS system do?

What does the key code on the PATS system do?

If the key code is correct, the PATS control module sends a signal to the PCM to enable the fuel pump and injectors. During this period, the PATS security warning light is illuminated. If the key code does not prove out or there is a fault with the system, the PATS warning light will either stay light or flash.

What are the different types of Pats systems?

Like any electronic system, Ford has gone through several variations on the PATS system. There are five variations of PATS in use on Ford vehicles. Systems are identified as types A, B, C, D, E, F and G . The PATS control is a stand alone module. When you turn the key to RUN/START, the theft warning light turns on for 2-seconds.

What does Passive Anti Theft System ( PATS ) do?

Passive Anti-Theft Systems (PATS), also called Ford Securilock, is a vehicle security feature introduced on 1996 and later Ford vehicles. When replacing the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) on a PATS-equipped vehicle, a parameter reset or relearn procedure must be performed after the PCM is installed.

Why is the PATS system not working properly?

The PATS control module in the PCM provides ground to the starter relay and enables the fuel pump and injectors. The PATS system isn’t working properly if: If the vehicle runs for more than 1 second, then stalls, it is not a PATS issue. PATS cannot cause a running vehicle to stall.

Passive Anti-Theft Systems (PATS), also called Ford Securilock, is a vehicle security feature introduced on 1996 and later Ford vehicles. When replacing the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) on a PATS-equipped vehicle, a parameter reset or relearn procedure must be performed after the PCM is installed.

Like any electronic system, Ford has gone through several variations on the PATS system. There are five variations of PATS in use on Ford vehicles. Systems are identified as types A, B, C, D, E, F and G . The PATS control is a stand alone module. When you turn the key to RUN/START, the theft warning light turns on for 2-seconds.

If the key code is correct, the PATS control module sends a signal to the PCM to enable the fuel pump and injectors. During this period, the PATS security warning light is illuminated. If the key code does not prove out or there is a fault with the system, the PATS warning light will either stay light or flash.

How does the PATS system work on a Ford?

Pats is a system that automatically detects whether you have the original key to start up the engine or some cheap key from Walmart. The system initially started to make its way into Ford vehicles around 1996. From there, the system was added to many more Ford vehicles. Losing the original key means you no longer have access to the car.

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