Ford Escape: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) / Description and Operation - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - Overview
Overview
The PATS deters the vehicle from theft by preventing the vehicle
from starting unless a programmed PATS key is in the ignition lock
cylinder.
PATS does not disable a vehicle that is already running.
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
PCM
2
BCM
3
IKT
4
PATS Enable
5
PATS Transceiver
6
ABS
Network Message Chart
Module Network Input Messages - BCM
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
PATS start request target d..
Other information:
Configuration
NOTE:
The inverter system controller (ISC) is called the SOBDMC
(secondary on-board diagnostic control module C) in the scan tool.
Using the scan tool, enter the transmission 11-digit
identification and 13-digit strategy recorded from the transmission tag.
NOTICE:
If the transmission strategy information is not correct, transmission driveability concerns ..
Removal
Remove the hood latch release handle.
Rotate the hood latch release handle.
NOTE:
Do not remove the retaining clip from the hood latch release handle.
Release the retaining clip.
Remove the hood latch release handle.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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