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Test F: DTC B1602 - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Received Invalid Format Of Key-Code From Ignition Key Transponder



PINPOINT TEST F: DTC B1602 - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RECEIVED INVALID FORMAT OF KEY-CODE FROM KEY TRANSPONDER









Normal Operation
During each vehicle start sequence, the PATS transceiver 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