Passive Anti-Theft System (Pats): Notes

2000 Mercury Mystique GS, 2.0 3, AutomaticSECTION Notes

Various models use different systems. To identify which programming procedures to use, identify which control module is used for PATS system. See PATS SYSTEM IDENTIFICATIONΒ  table.

PATS SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION

Application System Type Control Module
Continental "C" Instrument Cluster Module
Contour "E" PCM
Cougar "E" PCM
Crown Victoria "B" PATS Module
Excursion "B" PATS Module
Expedition "C" Instrument Cluster Module
Explorer "B" PATS Module
F150/F350 Pickup "C" Instrument Cluster Module
Focus "E" PCM
Grand Marquis "B" PATS Module
LS "C" Instrument Cluster Module
Mountaineer "B" PATS Module
Mustang "C" Instrument Cluster Module
Mystique "E" PCM
Navigator "C" Instrument Cluster Module
Ranger "B" PATS Module
Sable "E" PCM
Taurus "E" PCM
Town Car "C" Instrument Cluster Module
Windstar "C" Instrument Cluster Module
NOTE: This procedure is used when a customer needs keys programmed into system and does not have 2 programmed ignition keys available, or when programmed ignition keys have been lost and/or ignition switch assembly has been replaced. This procedure will erase all programmed ignition keys from memory and prevent vehicle from starting until 2 keys have been programmed. Ignition keys must have correct mechanical key cut for vehicle and must be an encoded key. If additional key(s) are to be programmed, perform KEY PROGRAMMING - USING 2 PROGRAMMED KEYS (TYPE "B"). If remaining keys are with customer and not with vehicle, instruct customer to see owner's manual to program spare key(s).
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