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Starting System - Anti-Theft Intervention

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The starting system is electronically controlled by the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS). The PATS recognizes the correct electronically coded ignition key and signals the PCM to provide a ground for the starter relay. The energized relay provides voltage to the starter solenoid, thereby allowing the starter motor to activate.