How does the PATS system work on a Mustang?
The PATS system energizes and the wire wrap works as an antenna sending the request to the key, and the key responds through its new antenna. Ezpeezy. Interesting note about the PATS system in this car. In the past every bypass I’ve done was a little different as only the antenna was in the ignition area.
How do you test a Pats key bypass?
Take the rest of the wire and wrap tightly around the PATS antenna, secure it with tape also. Then put the key pretty much wherever you want. At this point test your work before you button everything up!
Can a car with a Pats bypass be stolen?
Might be an interesting talk with your insurance company should your vehicle with its PATS system bypassed get broke into or stolen. If it can cause a potential thief to move to the next, easier to steal vehicle, then it did its job for me. I’ll keep my PATS system intact.
What are the different types of Pats systems?
Like any electronic system, Ford has gone through several variations on the PATS system. There are five variations of PATS in use on Ford vehicles. Systems are identified as types A, B, C, D, E, F and G . The PATS control is a stand alone module. When you turn the key to RUN/START, the theft warning light turns on for 2-seconds.
How do you know if you have a Ford PATS system?
How do you know if you have a pats system? The best way to tell whether you have a Ford pats system or not is by using a non-transponder key. If the theft light begins to flash non-stop, then your vehicle has a Ford pats system. 02.
Why is the PATS system not working properly?
The PATS control module in the PCM provides ground to the starter relay and enables the fuel pump and injectors. The PATS system isn’t working properly if: If the vehicle runs for more than 1 second, then stalls, it is not a PATS issue. PATS cannot cause a running vehicle to stall.
What does Passive Anti Theft System ( PATS ) do?
Passive Anti-Theft Systems (PATS), also called Ford Securilock, is a vehicle security feature introduced on 1996 and later Ford vehicles. When replacing the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) on a PATS-equipped vehicle, a parameter reset or relearn procedure must be performed after the PCM is installed.