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Test G: The Anti-Theft Indicator Is Always/Never On

PINPOINT TEST G: THE ANTI-THEFT INDICATOR IS ALWAYS/NEVER ON


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Normal Operation
The passive anti-theft system (PATS) uses a visual anti-theft indicator located in the instrument cluster. This indicator proves out for 3 seconds when the key is turned to ON or START under normal operation. If there is a PATS issue, this indicator either flashes rapidly or glows steadily (for more than 3 seconds) when the key is turned to ON or START. PATS also flashes the anti-theft indicator every 2 seconds at ignition OFF to act as a visual theft deterrent.

Possible Causes
- Anti-theft indicator
- Instrument cluster