Security Access Procedure

Precautions:

Note:
- The Security Access Procedure is utilized to obtain passive anti-theft system (PATS) security access.
- PATS security access must be granted to erase ignition keys Erase All Key Codes and Program Two Keys enable/disable the spare key programming switch (PID SPAREKY) Spare Key Programming Switch or perform parameter resets for the PATS or PCM.
- The Security Access Procedure invokes an inherent 10 minute time delay prior to granting security access during which the New Generation STAR Tester/Service Bay Diagnostic System (NGS/SBDS) must remain connected to the vehicle.
- Once security access has been granted, a security access command menu is displayed which offers various command options (refer to PATS Configuration Command Index under Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)).
- Multiple commands may be performed as necessary before exiting this menu.

Note:
- Select only the command required by the appropriate pinpoint test.

Procedure:
1. From NGS/SBDS: From the Function Test menu:
- Enter PATS then Enter SECURITY ACCESS PROCEDURE.
- This procedure will take 10 minutes to perform, during which the ignition switch must be in RUN and the NGS/SBDS must be connected to the vehicle.
2. After the 10 minute Security Access Procedure has been completed, a new menu will be displayed with configuration and clearing options.
- Select only those functions required before backing out of this menu.
- Once backed out of this menu, the Security Access Procedure must be performed again before any further configuration and clearing can take place.