Passive Anti-Theft System (Pats) Module
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Mazda B4000, 2001 Mazda B3000, 2001 Mazda B2500, and 2001 Mazda B2300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Anti-theft alarm system control function is contained in PATS module. PATS module receives identification code from encoded ignition key through transceiver module and controls engine enable function. PATS module initiates encoded ignition key interrogation sequence when ignition switch is in RUN or START positions.