SECTION 419-01C: Anti-Theft — Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), With Intelligent Access (IA)
2014 Flex Workshop Manual
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Procedure revision date: 06/12/2013

Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment

NOTE: To enter PATS security access if no programmed IA keys are available, start a vehicle session using a tear tag or PCM part number. PATS security access can still be granted even with the ignition off.

  1. Insert the unprogrammed IA key into the backup transceiver slot.
  1. From the scan tool, enter TOOLBOX. Select Body>Security>PATS Functions and follow the IDS on-screen instructions to enter PATS security access.
  1. From the scan tool menu select "Program additional ignition key" and follow the IDS on-screen instructions.

  1. NOTE: The engine does not start until there are at least 2 keys programmed.

    The engine should now start with the new IA key.
  1. If it is desired to program additional IA key, insert the additional IA key into the backup transceiver slot and repeat Step 3 for the additional key that needs to be programmed.