Pinpoint Test F: The Anti-Theft Indicator Is Always/Never On

Anti-Theft - Without Intelligent Access (IA)

Pinpoint Test F: The Anti-Theft Indicator Is Always/Never On

Normal Operation

The Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) uses a visual anti-theft indicator located in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). The anti-theft indicator proves out for 3 seconds when the key is turned to the ON or START position under normal operation. If there is a PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) issue, the anti-theft indicator either flashes rapidly or glows steadily (for more than 3 seconds) when the key is turned to the ON or START position. PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) also flashes the anti-theft indicator every 2 seconds at key off to act as a visual theft deterrent. The anti-theft indicator operation is controlled by the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster).

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster)

PINPOINT TEST F : THE ANTI-THEFT INDICATOR IS ALWAYS/NEVER ON

NOTE: When a new IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) is installed, the PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) keys must be programmed into the new
IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) and the parameters must be reset in the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) and the PCM.

F1 CHECK THE ANTI-THEFT INDICATOR FOR CORRECT OPERATION

- Ignition OFF.

- Connect the scan tool.

- Ignition ON.

- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) DataLogger.

- Trigger the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) active command THEFT_LMP (theft lamp) to ON, then OFF.

Does the anti-theft indicator illuminate, then turn off?

Yes
GO to F2.

No
INSTALL a new IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster). TEST the system for normal operation.

F2 CHECK FOR CORRECT IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) OPERATION

- Disconnect the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) connector.

- Check for:
- corrosion

- damaged pins

- pushed-out pins


- Connect the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) connector and make sure it seats correctly.

- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.

Is the concern still present?

Yes
INSTALL a new IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster). TEST the system for normal operation.

No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.