SECTION 419-01B: Anti-Theft — Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
2014 Mustang Workshop Manual
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Procedure revision date: 01/07/2013

Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Parameter Reset


Special Tool(s)
Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool

NOTE: A minimum of 2 Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) keys must be programmed into the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) to complete this procedure and allow the vehicle to start.

  1. Turn the key from the OFF position to the ON position.
  1. From the scan tool, follow the on-screen instructions to ENTER SECURITY ACCESS. For additional information, refer to Anti-Theft Security Access in this section.
  1. From the scan tool, select: Parameter Reset and follow the on-screen instructions.
  1. NOTE: If the IPC or the IPC and the PCM were replaced, updated or reconfigured, follow Steps 4-9. All vehicle keys are erased during the parameter reset procedure. Verify at least 2 vehicle keys are available prior to carrying out the PATS parameter reset. If only the PCM was replaced, go to Step 9.

    From the scan tool, select: Ignition Key Code Erase and follow the on-screen instructions.
  1. Turn the key to the OFF position and disconnect the scan tool.
  1. Turn the key to the ON position for 6 seconds.
  1. Turn the key to the OFF position and remove the key.
  1. Insert the second PATS key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to the ON position for 6 seconds.
  1. Both keys now start the vehicle.
  1. If more keys are required to be programmed, refer to Anti-Theft Security Access p in this section.