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Test F: DTC B1681 - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver Signal Is Not Received (Not Connected, Damaged Transceiver)

PINPOINT TEST F: DTC B1681 - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) TRANSCEIVER SIGNAL IS NOT RECEIVED (NOT CONNECTED, DAMAGED TRANSCEIVER, OR DAMAGED WIRING)


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

Possible Causes
- fuse(s)
- circuit 1205 (BK) open
- circuit 1215 (WH/LG) open or short to ground
- circuit 1216 (GY/OG) open or short to ground
- circuit 1266 (RD/YE) open
- PATS transceiver
- PATS key
- PCM