Pats problem. Help with code.

[Greg02limited]

Hi all.

So here's my story. I fixed some electrical issues and when I was putting the lower shroud around the steering column, it's slipped quickly over the tilt wheel lever and I smashed a green plug that goes into the black box surrounding the lock cylinder. I've learned that this is the Pats transceiver. My vehicle was running at the time and when I shut it off it went into theft mode. I massaged the plug back together but it will not run. The theft code flashes rapidly then stops then it does one long, pause, one long a total of 10 times. I don't understand how to diagnose what that code means. I see up to 1:6 listed but I don't know what that means either. I've been reading for days and I'm not sure I'm finding my solution. I also only have one factory key. I attached a picture of the plug I'm talking about. You guys have helped me once before and I'm hoping you can help me again. Thanks!

 

[mbrando1994]

From what I understand, it seems you may need to replace whatever parts are damaged, and then have a dealership reprogram the PATS to function correctly. There may be a way using forscan to do it yourself, but I never tried it. All PATS components need to be from the same vehicle or programmed to think they are or they will lock the vehicle out in most cases

 

[imp]

@Greg02limited If the damaged part is the plug ON THE HARNESS which connects to the Transceiver, it may be replaced by splicing in another, even a used one. If the connector on the transceiver is broken, replace the transceiver. I replaced mine with no problems, key works normally with the new one, no messy programming was needed. imp

 

[Greg02limited]

Plug on the harness was broken, transceiver is fine. I'll try replacing the plug and see if that is the problem. Thank you

 

[Greg02limited]

Hi again. I replaced the plug to the transceiver, no luck. Same rapid flashing, then a long, pause, long. Repeated 10 times. I tired to attach a video but couldn't. It was a minute long but just does the same thing. Long, pause, long 10 times. I cannot see a code that matches to this. Unfortunately I don't have to money for a dealer. If anyone recognizes this code or any other advice, please help. I only have one key too. I have a feeling it's new keys, transceiver and programming but hoping not. Thank you all, Greg.