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Anti-Theft System

NOTE: The following test procedures are for DTC P1260.

Fig 1: Anti-Theft System Detection Condition Possible Cause

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ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM INSPECTION/ACTION CHART

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	CHECK ALL OTHER PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT (PATS) DTCs Repair all other PATS DTCs before P1260. See ANTI-THEFT -- PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS . Have all other PATS DTCs been diagnosed?	Yes	Go to next step.
1		No	See ANTI-THEFT -- PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS .
2	CHECK FOR OTHER POWERTRAIN DTCs Repair all other powertrain DTCs before P1260. Have all other powertrain DTCs been diagnosed?	Yes	Go to next step.
2		No	Go to appropriate DTC Troubleshooting.
3	ATTEMPT TO START ENGINE Complete Keep Alive Random Access Memory (KAM). Reset to clear DTC 1260. This reset initializes the PCM to communicate with the PATS. Attempt to start the engine. Does the engine start?	Yes	No system faults exists at this time. For intermittent No Starts or Start Stalls, check for intermittent PATS faults. NOTE: PATS cannot stall the engine after 1 second of operation. For intermittent Stalls while driving, verify WDS or equivalent tester to PCM communication during concern. If PCM communication error occurs, possible causes are: Loss of PWRS or GNDS to PCM. Faulty PCM PWR relay. Faulty EEC PWR diode. Repair as necessary and return vehicle to customer.
3		No	DTC P1260 is not the cause of the No Start. SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - STARTING SYSTEM to diagnose the No Start symptom.