B1602 LINCOLN - PATS Received Invalid Format Of Key-Code From Ignition Key Transponder
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B1602 LINCOLN Possible Causes
- Faulty Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) key
- Faulty Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
First diagnose B1602 LINCOLN code
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Check the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
Cost of diagnosing the B1602 LINCOLN code
Labor: 1.0
The cost of diagnosing the B1602 LINCOLN code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary widely across the country, and even within the same city. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.B1602 LINCOLN Possible Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
B1602 LINCOLN Meaning
During each vehicle start sequence, the transceiver reads the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) key identification code and circuit send the data to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
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