Section 249 (Anti-Theft System)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer and 2003 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Component Location
- Specifications
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Anti-Theft - Pats
- Notes
- Special Tool(s)
- Inspection and Verification
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Module Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
- Symptom Chart
- Connector Circuit Reference
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test A: The Anti-Theft Indicator Is Always/Never On - Engine Cranks, But No Three-Second Theft Indicator Prove-out
- Pinpoint Test B: The Anti-Theft System Does Not Operate Correctly - Anti- Theft Number Of Programmed Keys Is Below Minimum
- Pinpoint Test C: The Anti-Theft System Does Not Operate Correctly - Antenna Not Connected Or Defective Transceiver
- Pinpoint Test D: The Anti-Theft System Does Not Operate Correctly - PATS Key Transponder Signal Is Not Received - Damaged Key Or Non-PATS Key
- Pinpoint Test E: The Anti-Theft System Does Not Operate Correctly - PATS Received Incorrect Key-Code From Key Transponder (Unprogrammed PATS Key)
- Pinpoint Test F: The Anti-Theft System Does Not Operate Correctly - PATS Received Invalid Format Of Key-Code From Key Transponder (Partial Key Read)
- Pinpoint Test G: The Anti-Theft System Does Not Operate Correctly - PATS Transceiver Signal Is Not Received (Not Connected, Damaged, Or Wiring)
- Pinpoint Test H: The Vehicle Does Not Start - Theft Indicator Proves Out For Three Seconds As Normal
- Anti-Theft - Perimeter
- Notes
- Special Tool(s)
- Inspection and Verification
- Symptom Chart
- Connector Circuit Reference
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test I: The Alarm System Does Not Disarm-Using the Disarm Switches
- Pinpoint Test J: The Alarm System Does Not Arm/Disarm-Using the Keyless Entry Remote Transmitter
- Pinpoint Test K: The Alarm System Does Not Arm/Disarm - Using The Keyless Entry Keypad
- Pinpoint Test L: The Alarm System Does Not Operate Correctly
- Anti-Theft - Pats
- General Procedures
- Removal And Installation