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2003 Ford Windstar Base
Section 1175 (Anti-Theft System - Pats)
2003 Ford Windstar BaseSECTION Section 1175 (Anti-Theft System - Pats)
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- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Anti-Theft - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
- Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - Inspection and Verification
- Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) Index
- Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) Descriptions
- Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - Symptom Chart
- Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test A: DTC B2103 - No Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Antenna Detected
- Pinpoint Test B: DTC B1600 - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Ignition Key Transponder Signal Is Not Received
- Pinpoint Test C: DTC B1601 - Passive Anti-theft System (PATS) Received Incorrect Key-Code From Ignition Key Transponder
- Pinpoint Test D: DTC B1602 - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Received Invalid Format Of Key-Code From Ignition Key Transponder
- Pinpoint Test E: DTC B1681 - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver Signal Is Not Received
- Pinpoint Test F: DTC B1213 - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Number Of Programmed Keys Is Below Minimum
- Pinpoint Test G: The Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Indicator Is Always/Never On-No Anti-Theft 3 Second Prove-Out
- Pinpoint Test H: The Vehicle Does Not Start - The Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Indicator Proves Out Normally
- Pinpoint Tests
- General Procedures
- Removal And Installation
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.