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2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Section 568 (Anti-Theft System - Pats)
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Section 568 (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 Table
- Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test A: DTC 2103 - Antenna Not Connected
- Pinpoint Test B: DTC B1600-PATS Ignition Key Transponder Signal Is Not Received
- Pinpoint Test C: DTC B1601-PATS Received Incorrect Key-Code From Ignition Key Transponder
- Pinpoint Test D: DTC B1602-PATS Received Invalid Format Of Key-Code From Ignition Key Transponder
- Pinpoint Test E: DTC B1681-PATS Transceiver Module Signal Is Not Received
- Pinpoint Test F: DTC B1213-Anti-Theft Number Of Programmed Keys Is Below Minimum
- Pinpoint Test G: The Anti-Theft Indicator Is Always/Never On - No Three Second Anti-Theft Indicator Prove Out
- Pinpoint Test H: The Anti-theft System Does Not Operate Correctly - The Engine Does Not Crank And The Anti-Theft Indicator Proves Out Normally
- 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.