Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2001 Saturn SC2 Automatic, MP6FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Passive Anti-Theft System
Various models use different control modules to operate Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS). To identify PATS control module and for appropriate programming procedure, see PATS CONTROL MODULE IDENTIFICATION table.
PATS CONTROL MODULE IDENTIFICATION
| Application | Control Module | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | (1) Instrument Cluster Module | ||||
| Cougar | (2) PCM | ||||
| Crown Victoria | (2) PATS Module | ||||
| Escape | (1) Instrument Cluster Module | ||||
| Excursion | (2) PATS Module | ||||
| Expedition | (1) Instrument Cluster Module | ||||
| Explorer | (2) PATS Module | ||||
| Explorer Sport & Explorer Sport-Trac | (2) PATS Module | ||||
| Focus | (2) PCM | ||||
| F150 Pickup | (1) Instrument Cluster Module | ||||
| Grand Marquis | (2) PATS Module | ||||
| LS | (1) Instrument Cluster Module | ||||
| Mountaineer | (2) PATS Module | ||||
| Mustang | (1) Instrument Cluster Module | ||||
| Navigator | (1) Instrument Cluster Module | ||||
| Ranger | (2) PATS Module | ||||
| Sable | (2) PCM | ||||
| Taurus | (2) PCM | ||||
| Town Car | (1) Instrument Cluster Module | ||||
| Windstar | (1) Instrument Cluster Module | ||||
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Factory Service Tools
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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.