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Theft system (PATS)
Theft system (PATS). What is the Theft light doing?
On the 1996-1998, when activated, the PATS system disables the starter. Turn the key, no crank. If you were to jumper the starter, it would crank and start (make sure in park, be a shame to get run over).
On the 1999+'s, when PATS is activated, the PCM will not enable the fuel and spark system. The car cranks but does not start.
The system will reset itself after a short delay.
Note, sometimes big metal objects on the key ring may give the PATS trouble. Try just the key by itself.
Theft system (PATS). What is the Theft light doing?
On the 1996-1998, when activated, the PATS system disables the starter. Turn the key, no crank. If you were to jumper the starter, it would crank and start (make sure in park, be a shame to get run over).
On the 1999+'s, when PATS is activated, the PCM will not enable the fuel and spark system. The car cranks but does not start.
The system will reset itself after a short delay.
Note, sometimes big metal objects on the key ring may give the PATS trouble. Try just the key by itself.
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