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Test F: The Anti-Theft System Does Not Operate Correctly -Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Received Invalid Format of Key-Code

PINPOINT TEST F: THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY -PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RECEIVED INVALID FORMAT OF KEY-CODE FROM PATS KEY TRANSPONDER (PARTIAL KEY READ)


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Normal Operation
During each vehicle start sequence, the transceiver module reads the PATS key identification code and circuit 1216 (GY/OG) sends the data to the powertrain control module (PCM).

Possible Causes
- PATS transceiver
- PCM
- PATS key