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How do you turn off the Pats in a Mustang?

How do you turn off the Pats in a Mustang?

4 Answers. If you want to bypass your antitheft, you can attach one of your PATS keys inside your steering collumn by the lock cylinder. This will make the car always ‘see’ a key with a chip. You caqn then use a regular steel key.

What does code B1600 mean?

OBD II fault code B1600 is a manufacturer specific code that is defined by car maker Ford as “PATS Ignition Key Transponder Signal Is Not Received”, or sometimes as “No PATS Key Read by the PATS Control”, and is set when the PCM (Powertrain Control Module) detects a communication failure between a PATS key and the PCM/ …

How does the Ford PATS system work?

Ford PATS Passive Antitheft System uses a key with a transponder in the head of the key. Each transponder is coded with a unique identifying code made from a possible 18 billion combinations. It’s a passive system because it doesn’t require any input from the driver.

What are the trouble codes for Ford Pats?

Most of the PATS trouble codes are body “B” or data “U” type codes. You must have a code reader that can read these codes. Repairing a PATS system is NOT hard. B1213 Less than 2 (or 3 if equipped w/Valet key) keys programmed to the system. B1232/B2103 Transceiver internal antenna damaged. Replace transceiver.

How to relearn Ford Pats control function module?

Enter “Ignition Key Code Erase.” Disconnect Tool and leave key in RUN for 20 seconds. Cycle key to OFF and then RUN. 2 keys required. Cycle key 1 to RUN. Enter Security Access on the PATS control function module. Select “Ignition Key Code Erase.” Disconnect Tool and leave key in RUN for 20 seconds. Cycle key 1 to OFF, then RUN, and back to OFF.

How to relearn Ford Pats code erase procedure?

Select “Ignition Key Code Erase.” Disconnect Tool and leave key in RUN for 20 seconds. Cycle key 1 to OFF, then RUN, and back to OFF. Cycle key 2 to RUN. 2 keys required. Cycle key 1 to RUN. Select “Ignition Key Code Erase.” Disconnect Tool and leave key in RUN for 20 seconds. Cycle key 1 to OFF, then RUN, and back to OFF.

How to change the Pats on a Ford?

Simply put the original key in the ignition, turn to ON or RUN and wait for 20 seconds. Then turn the key off and start vehicle. Replacing PCM only — B, C, F or G type PATS If only the PCM is being replaced on a PATS control function type B, C, F or G vehicle, the Parameter Reset function must be performed.

How does the key code work on the Ford Pats?

Up to 16 keys can be programmed. The transceiver sends the key code signal via a hardwired connection to the control module. At each start sequence, the PCM power the fuel pump and injectors until the engine runs for 1 second. Within that 1 second period, the PATS Control Module must determines if the key code is valid.

Select “Ignition Key Code Erase.” Disconnect Tool and leave key in RUN for 20 seconds. Cycle key 1 to OFF, then RUN, and back to OFF. Cycle key 2 to RUN. 2 keys required. Cycle key 1 to RUN. Select “Ignition Key Code Erase.” Disconnect Tool and leave key in RUN for 20 seconds. Cycle key 1 to OFF, then RUN, and back to OFF.

How does the PATS system work on a Mustang?

The PATS system energizes and the wire wrap works as an antenna sending the request to the key, and the key responds through its new antenna. Ezpeezy. Interesting note about the PATS system in this car. In the past every bypass I’ve done was a little different as only the antenna was in the ignition area.

Simply put the original key in the ignition, turn to ON or RUN and wait for 20 seconds. Then turn the key off and start vehicle. Replacing PCM only — B, C, F or G type PATS If only the PCM is being replaced on a PATS control function type B, C, F or G vehicle, the Parameter Reset function must be performed.

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