PATS Antenna Not Connected
Findings, check these first
- Unplugged transceiver antenna after column work
- Failed antenna coil
- Open antenna circuit
- Corroded antenna connector
- PATS module fault
Standard procedure
- Reseat the antenna connector at the ignition cylinder
- Test antenna coil continuity
- Inspect wiring to the PATS module
- Verify key reads return after reseating
- Replace the antenna if the coil is open
Code lookup
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Sources and review
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- OBDII.pro: B2103 Ford definition
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Supports: Ford-family meaning for B2103: ANTENNA NOT CONNECTED
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- B2103 FORD Code: Meaning, Causes, and Symptoms | OBD2 Codes
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Supports: Ford meaning for B2103: Antenna Not Connected
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Last updated 2026-09-25.
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This fault is part of the Ford PATS and no-start codes guide. It covers the family and the order to check it.