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Test E: DTC B1601 - The PATS Received An Incorrect Key-Code From The Ignition Key Transponder (Unprogrammed PATS Key)

PINPOINT TEST E: DTC B1601 - THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RECEIVED AN INCORRECT KEY-CODE FROM THE IGNITION KEY TRANSPONDER (UNPROGRAMMED PATS KEY)


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Normal Operation
During each key insertion and vehicle start sequence, the instrument cluster reads the PATS key identification code using the PATS transceiver.

Possible Causes
- PATS key
- instrument cluster