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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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I was going to go to a meeting this morning, and when I went to start it up, only the accessories came on. I didn't hear the engine at all! when the key was in the ignition, the only light on was the security light. Help!
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 09:31 AM
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I'm having that same problem with my car. My Key Pass II system is failing. That's the only reason the security light comes on. Well as far as I know of.
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well if this isn't weird - I searched the forums and some people said it may be the key that is dirty. It didn't look dirty, but I went ahead and cleaned it anyway. Sure enough, it started right up!

Now here is the new problem: The security light still stays on while driving! Any ideas?
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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Oh I cleaned my key too, I cleaned inside the ignition too. My light is still on. It goes off and comes on, and goes off and comes on. Was working good for a while and now it's back to doing the same thing. I was told to clean it with parts cleaner and see if that works. If not it's off to the dealer to get it serviced. Hopefully the parts cleaner works.
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i bought a new key and didn't work
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you will never guess what happened - i disconnected the battery for 15 minutes, reconnected and restarted. It came on for about 20-30 seconds and then shut off! Woohoo!!!! I shut down and started up again and while it was the last light to turn off, it still turned off. I think I am good now!

Thanks so much guys.
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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Hmm I should try that.
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 03:10 PM
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yes please try and let me know - just remember BRRB. Black off, Red off, Red on, Black on
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