Theft light PATS?
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Theft light PATS?
To avoid two running threads could some Excursion friends visit my fast blinking theft light in the 7.3 forum please
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ght-ughhh.html
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ght-ughhh.html
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If you notice, in your video the theft light flashes a 16 code. All the references that I see for this define it as "Faulty link between PATS module and PCM". So since there is no "PATS module" for these, I would guess that either the PCM is borked, bad PCB on cluster, failed transceiver, or bad wiring somewhere.
And since your scanner or code reader does not connect, it sounds like it is the PCM. Check the wiring and fuses that run it.
And since your scanner or code reader does not connect, it sounds like it is the PCM. Check the wiring and fuses that run it.
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You need to pull the cover off the steering column and look look at the PATS transducer ring. What does the head of your key look like? I have a test method depending on the head of the key. Some have a removable RFID capsule. Post a picture and I will explain.
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I may <hopefully> have fixed it with a new key switch, details in the other thread.
I was headed for the pats tranciever next.
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I was headed for the pats tranciever next.
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