B1600 FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY: PATS IGNITION KEY TRANSPONDER SIGNAL IS NOT RECEIVED
POST UPDATED IN May, 2023
B1600 FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY: PATS IGNITION KEY TRANSPONDER SIGNAL IS NOT RECEIVED
The PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) links with the key of this system. In the course of every vehicle start sequence, the PATS transponder reads the code that identifies the key, then, data is sent to the instrument cluster. The control functions are included in the instrument cluster. On the other hand, the instrument cluster carries out the PATS functions, such as receiving a message to the PCM (Powertrain Control Module) that regulates the engine activation. The key interrogation sequence is started by the instrument cluster when this turns to the On or Start position.
The B1600 OBD2 diagnostic code for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles relates to the Passive Anti-Theft System. It is set when the Passive Anti-Theft System is not receiving a signal from the transponder.
The B1600 OBDII fault code is set for one of the following reasons:
To troubleshoot DTC B1600 OBD2, try this: