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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1998MOUNTAINEER 5.0 P, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 14 (ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM - PASSIVE)SELF-DIAGNOSTICSRETRIEVING CODES
1998 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 P, AWD

Retrieving Codes

1998 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 P, AWDSECTION Retrieving Codes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: A New Generation Star (NGS) Tester (007-00500) is required for testing the passive ant-theft control system.

Before beginning any testing, retrieve any existing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) from Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) module. See ON-DEMAND SELF-TEST in appropriate MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article. Make any repairs that may be indicated and perform appropriate code related test under SYSTEM TESTS.

DTC DESCRIPTIONS

DTC Description Possible Source
U1147  Vehicle Security Status Message Missing Circuitry.
Multiplex communications network concern.
B1213  Anti-Theft Number of Programmed Keys Is Below Minimum Circuitry.
Transceiver module.
Powertrain control module (PCM).
B1600  Ignition Key Transponder Signal Not Received Fuse.
Circuitry.
Damaged encoded ignition key.
Passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver module.
B1601  Incorrect Key Code From Ignition Key Transponder Circuitry.
Encoded ignition key.
Passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver.
B1602  Invalid Format Key Code From Ignition Key Transponder Passive anti-theft system (PATS) module.
Powertrain control module (PCM).
B1681  Transceiver Module Signal Not Received Circuitry.
Transceiver module.
Passive anti-theft system module.
TEST A  No THEFT Indicator Prove Out Fuse(s).
Circuitry.
PATS module and transceiver.
Damaged light emitting diode (LED).
RENDER: 1.0x

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