Passive Anti-Theft System (Pats): Notes
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Various models use different systems. To identify which programming procedures to use, identify which control module is used for PATS system. See PATS SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION table.
PATS SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION
| Application | System Type | Control Module |
|---|---|---|
| Continental | "C" | Instrument Cluster Module |
| Contour | "E" | PCM |
| Cougar | "E" | PCM |
| Crown Victoria | "B" | PATS Module |
| Excursion | "B" | PATS Module |
| Expedition | "C" | Instrument Cluster Module |
| Explorer | "B" | PATS Module |
| F150/F350 Pickup | "C" | Instrument Cluster Module |
| Focus | "E" | PCM |
| Grand Marquis | "B" | PATS Module |
| LS | "C" | Instrument Cluster Module |
| Mountaineer | "B" | PATS Module |
| Mustang | "C" | Instrument Cluster Module |
| Mystique | "E" | PCM |
| Navigator | "C" | Instrument Cluster Module |
| Ranger | "B" | PATS Module |
| Sable | "E" | PCM |
| Taurus | "E" | PCM |
| Town Car | "C" | Instrument Cluster Module |
| Windstar | "C" | Instrument Cluster Module |
NOTE:
This procedure is used when a customer needs keys programmed into system and does not have 2 programmed ignition keys available, or when programmed ignition keys have been lost and/or ignition switch assembly has been replaced. This procedure will erase all programmed ignition keys from memory and prevent vehicle from starting until 2 keys have been programmed. Ignition keys must have correct mechanical key cut for vehicle and must be an encoded key. If additional key(s) are to be programmed, perform KEY PROGRAMMING - USING 2 PROGRAMMED KEYS (TYPE "B"). If remaining keys are with customer and not with vehicle, instruct customer to see owner's manual to program spare key(s).