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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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For the third time in the last couple of weeks my 98 Camaro won't start.
The first time I left the key on for ten minutes while the Security Light flashed, then got the car started.
Today the car would not start so I left it sit again...this time the light just stayed on instead of flashing. On my third try after a 1/2 hour or so it finally started but the secutity light is still on.
I read some where about bypassing the system......anybody know how to do it?
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 07:36 PM
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do a search for vats bypass..vats is that little chip on ur key,if that fails ur car wont start..but u need to put a scanner on and see if theres any codes to make sure its not somethin else..
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 08:50 PM
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clean the key very good.
i work on the car had oil on hand and got the key dirty.
security light came on and would not start.
after cleaning car start no problems since.
if cleaning does not work you may need to get a new key from dealer or ace hardware,etc.
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 08:55 PM
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My car does this sometimes, I think its moisture related and idk why

wait approx 2-3 mins the light goes off and it starts right up, or at least mine does


I wish I knew why....
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Does it turn over or just "click" and do nothing? I have a similar problem that ended up being a loose battery connection...the cable was touching enough for the lights and locks but not enough to allow higher current for the starter.
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 11:48 AM
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my ignition lock cylinder was the culprit in my car. I had to do the VATS bypass for now until i get a new lock cylinder.
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 7901 WS6
my ignition lock cylinder was the culprit in my car. I had to do the VATS bypass for now until i get a new lock cylinder.
How did you rig the bypass up?
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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try this: http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61262
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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Just wanted to say thanks - blade222

The link you gave really helped .
I did the bypass and everything is good again!
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