Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 4

Fig. 14: Pinpoint Test F: The Anti-Theft System Does Not Operate Correctly - PATS Received Incorrect
Key-Code From Ignition Key Transponder (F1)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

inform the customer that they need to keep these objects from touching the
PATS ignition key while starting the engine. These objects and devices cannot
damage the PATS ignition key, but can cause a momentary problem if they are
too close to the key during engine start. If a problem occurs, turn ignition OFF
and restart the engine with all other objects on the key ring held away from the
ignition key. Check to ensure the encoded ignition key used by the customer is
an approved Ford encoded ignition key (encoded ignition keys from Rotunda,
Ilco, Curtis, or Strattec are approved Ford encoded ignition keys).

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Anti-Theft-PATS - F150 Pickup

Fig. 15: Pinpoint Test F: The Anti-Theft System Does Not Operate Correctly - PATS Received Incorrect
Key-Code From Ignition Key Transponder (F2 - F6)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

PINPOINT TEST G: THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY - PATS RECEIVED INVALID
FORMAT OF KEY-CODE FROM IGNITION KEY TRANSPONDER (PARTIAL KEY READ)

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Anti-Theft-PATS - F150 Pickup

Fig. 16: Pinpoint Test G: Anti-Theft System Does Not Operate Correctly - PATS Received Invalid
Format Of Key-Code From Ignition Key Transponder (G1 - G3)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

PINPOINT TEST H: ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY - PATS TRANSCEIVER MODULE
SIGNAL IS NOT RECEIVED

NOTE:

Large metallic objects or devices such as the Mobil Speedpass or a second key
on the same key ring as the PATS ignition key may cause vehicle starting
problems and record DTCs under certain conditions. If a fault cannot be
identified, examine the customer's key for such objects or devices. If present,
inform the customer that they need to keep these objects from touching the
PATS ignition key while starting the engine. These objects and devices cannot
damage the PATS ignition key, but can cause a momentary problem if they are
too close to the key during engine start. If a problem occurs, turn ignition OFF
and restart the engine with all other objects on the key ring held away from the
ignition key. Check to ensure the encoded ignition key used by the customer is
an approved Ford encoded ignition key (encoded ignition keys from Rotunda,
Ilco, Curtis, or Strattec are approved Ford encoded ignition keys).

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Anti-Theft-PATS - F150 Pickup

Fig. 17: Pinpoint Test H: Anti-Theft System Does Not Operate Correctly - PATS Transceiver Module
Signal Is Not Received (H1)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig. 18: Pinpoint Test H: Anti-Theft System Does Not Operate Correctly - PATS Transceiver Module
Signal Is Not Received (H2 -H3)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Anti-Theft-PATS - F150 Pickup