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Test F: DTC B1602 - PATS Received Invalid Format Of Key-Code From PATS Key Transponder (Partial Key Read)

PINPOINT TEST F: DTC B1602 - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RECEIVED INVALID FORMAT OF KEY-CODE FROM THE PATS KEY TRANSPONDER (PARTIAL KEY READ)


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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
- PATS transceiver