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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 995 (ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS))DIAGNOSTIC TESTSANTI-THEFTPINPOINT TESTSPINPOINT TEST E: DTC B1681 - PATS TRANSCEIVER MODULE SIGNAL IS NOT RECEIVEDPINPOINT TEST E: DTC B1681 - PATS TRANSCEIVER MODULE SIGNAL IS NOT RECEIVED
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic

Pinpoint Test E: DTC B1681 - Pats Transceiver Module Signal Is Not Received

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Pinpoint Test E: DTC B1681 - Pats Transceiver Module Signal Is Not Received
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NOTE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
  1. E1 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER POWER CIRCUIT 1044 (WH/YE) FOR VOLTAGE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: PATS Transceiver C2007
    • Key in ON position.
      • Fig 1: Checking PATS Transceiver Power Circuit 1044 (WH/YE) For Voltage
      GF0011154Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the voltage between the PATS transceiver C2007-2, circuit 1044 (WH/YE), harness side and ground.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    1. YES  : Go to  E2.
    2. NO  : VERIFY the central junction box (CJB) fuse 14 (5A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.
  2. E2 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER GROUND CIRCUIT 938 (BK/LG) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in OFF position.
      • Fig 2: Checking PATS Transceiver Ground Circuit 938 (BK/LG) For An Open
      GF0011155Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the resistance between the PATS transceiver C2007-1, circuit 938 (BK/LG), harness side and ground.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    1. YES  : Go to  E3.
    2. NO  : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.
  3. E3 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER RECEIVE CIRCUIT 1216 (GY/OG) FOR VOLTAGE 
    • Connect: PATS Transceiver C2007
    • Key in ON position.
      • Fig 3: Checking PATS Transceiver Receive Circuit 1216 (GY/OG) For Voltage
      GF0011156Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the voltage by backprobing between the PATS transceiver C2007-3, circuit 1216 (GY/OG), harness side and ground.
    • Is the voltage greater than 8 volts? 
    1. YES  : Go to  E6.
    2. NO  : Go to  E4.
  4. E4 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER RECEIVE CIRCUIT 1216 (GY/OG) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: IC C220B
    • Disconnect: PATS Transceiver C2007
      • Fig 4: Checking PATS Transceiver Receive Circuit 1216 (GY/OG) For A Short To Ground
      GF0011157Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the resistance between the PATS transceiver C2007-3, circuit 1216 (GY/OG), harness side and ground.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    1. YES  : Go to  E5.
    2. NO  : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.

      If DTC B1681 is retrieved again, go to  E12.

  5. E5 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER RECEIVE CIRCUIT 1216 (GY/OG) FOR AN OPEN 
      Fig 5: Checking PATS Transceiver Receive Circuit 1216 (GY/OG) For An Open
      GF0044915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the resistance between the IC C220B-8, circuit 1216 (GY/OG), harness side and the PATS transceiver C2007-3, circuit 1216 (GY/OG), harness side.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    1. YES  : Go to  E12.
    2. NO  : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.
  6. E6 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT CIRCUIT 1215 (WH/LG) FOR VOLTAGE 
    NOTE: Replacement of the PATS transceiver does not require the PATS keys to be programmed into the IC again.
      Fig 6: Checking PATS Transceiver Transmit Circuit 1215 (WH/LG) For Voltage
      GF0011159Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the voltage by backprobing between the PATS transceiver C2007-4, circuit 1215 (WH/LG), harness side and ground.
    • Is the voltage greater than 8 volts? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new PATS transceiver. REFER to Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver . CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.

      If DTC B1681 is retrieved again, go to  E12.

    2. NO  : Go to  E7.
  7. E7 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT CIRCUIT 1215 (WH/LG) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND WITH THE PATS TRANSCEIVER CONNECTED 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: IC C220B
      • Fig 7: Checking PATS Transceiver Transmit Circuit 1215 (WH/LG) For A Short To Ground With PATS Transceiver Connected
      GF0044916Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the resistance between the IC C220B-21, circuit 1215 (WH/LG), harness side and ground.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    1. YES  : Go to  E9.
    2. NO  : Go to  E8.
  8. E8 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT CIRCUIT 1215 (WH/LG) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND WITH THE PATS TRANSCEIVER DISCONNECTED 
    NOTE: Replacement of the PATS transceiver does not require the PATS keys to be programmed into the IC again.
    • Disconnect: PATS Transceiver C2007
      • Fig 8: Checking PATS Transceiver Transmit Circuit 1215 (WH/LG) For A Short To Ground With PATS Transceiver Disconnected
      GF0044916Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the resistance between the IC C220B-21, circuit 1215 (WH/LG), harness side and ground.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new PATS transceiver. REFER to Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver . CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.
    2. NO  : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.
  9. E9 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT CIRCUIT 1215 (WH/LG) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Disconnect: PATS Transceiver C2007
      • Fig 9: Checking PATS Transceiver Transmit Circuit 1215 (WH/LG) For An Open
      GF0044917Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the resistance between the IC C220B-21, circuit 1215 (WH/LG), harness side and the PATS transceiver C2007-4, circuit 1215 (WH/LG), harness side.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    1. YES  : Go to  E10.
    2. NO  : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.
  10. E10 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT CIRCUIT 1215 (WH/LG) FOR VOLTAGE 
    NOTE: Replacement of the PATS transceiver does not require the PATS keys to be programmed into the IC again.
    • Connect: PATS Transceiver C2007
    • Connect: IC C220B
    • Connect the diagnostic tool.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: IC DataLogger
    • Trigger the IC active command Transmit Signal to on.
      • Fig 10: Checking PATS Transceiver Transmit Circuit 1215 (WH/LG) For Voltage
      GF0011159Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the voltage by backprobing between the PATS transceiver C2007-4, circuit 1215 (WH/LG), harness side and ground.
    • Is the voltage less than 5 volts? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new PATS transceiver. REFER to Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver . CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.
    2. NO  : Go to  E11.
  11. E11 CHECK THE PATS TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT CIRCUIT 1215 (WH/LG) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: IC C220B
    • Disconnect: PATS Transceiver C2007
    • Key in ON position.
      • Fig 11: Checking PATS Transceiver Transmit Circuit 1215 (WH/LG) For A Short To Voltage
      GF0011162Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the voltage between the PATS transceiver C2007-4, circuit 1215 (WH/LG), harness side and ground.
    • Is any voltage indicated? 
    1. YES  : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test.
    2. NO  : Go to  E12.
  12. E12 CHECK FOR CORRECT IC OPERATION 
    NOTE: When a new IC is installed, the PATS keys must be programmed into the new IC.
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