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Test E: System INOP - PATS Key Sig Is Not Received





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NOTE: Large metallic objects or devices such as the Mobil Speedpass or a second key on the same keyring as the PATS ignition key may cause vehicle starting problems and record DTCs under certain conditions. If a fault cannot be identified, examine the customer's key for such objects or devices. If present inform the customer that they need to keep these objects from touching the PATS ignition key while starting the engine. These objects and devices cannot damage that PATS ignition key, but can cause a momentary problem if they are too close to the key during engine start. If a problem occurs, turn ignition OFF and restart the engine with all other objects on the keyring held away from the ignition key. Check to ensure the encoded ignition key used by the customer is an approved Ford encoded ignition key (encoded ignition keys from Rotunda, Ilco, Curtis, or Strattec are approved Ford encoded ignition keys).