New LS1 Owners - Newbie Tech Basic Technical Questions & Advice
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Security alert problem?????

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 12, 2008 | 08:54 AM
  #1  
jebuzws6's Avatar
Thread Starter
11 Second Club
15 Year Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 515
Likes: 1
From: Dallas
Exclamation Security alert problem?????

Ok so this morning i try to turn on my car but the car would not start. It is just flashing the lights and flashing the security light on my dash. I think it might be an alarm realted issue but how do i fix... need help quick thanks..
I have already tried dissconnecting the battery but its still not working...
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2008 | 08:57 AM
  #2  
99345hp's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,516
Likes: 0
Default

I think thats a VATS problem. Could be many things causing it. Worn or dirty resistor in the key, broken wire in the column, problem with the ignition switch.
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2008 | 09:00 AM
  #3  
Kev SS's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 346
Likes: 0
From: alabama
Default

More than likely it's a worn key...or you could get my luck and have a broke wire on the ignition cylinder.
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2008 | 09:06 AM
  #4  
jebuzws6's Avatar
Thread Starter
11 Second Club
15 Year Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 515
Likes: 1
From: Dallas
Default

well when i disconnected the battery i left the car unlocked and just left it alone for awhile... i went back and just open the door without inputting the key and the alarm went off a couple of seconds later
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2008 | 04:08 PM
  #5  
jebuzws6's Avatar
Thread Starter
11 Second Club
15 Year Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 515
Likes: 1
From: Dallas
Default

ttt..thanks
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2008 | 06:04 PM
  #6  
user 648967286742's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 281
Likes: 0
Default

in my other fbody it was a wire in the ignition that had ripped. it cost about 500 because i got ripped off by crain automotive.
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2008 | 06:11 PM
  #7  
jebuzws6's Avatar
Thread Starter
11 Second Club
15 Year Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 515
Likes: 1
From: Dallas
Default

Originally Posted by silverM6TA
in my other fbody it was a wire in the ignition that had ripped. it cost about 500 because i got ripped off by crain automotive.
how much would it be the easy
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2008 | 04:11 PM
  #8  
jebuzws6's Avatar
Thread Starter
11 Second Club
15 Year Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 515
Likes: 1
From: Dallas
Default

thanks guys for all your help and input..and special thanks to Dirty30 who help me with the repair...we just went to radio shack and bought the resistors for like 1.07..save a lot money.. thanks a lot guys
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-6

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:51 PM.

story-0
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-1
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-3
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-6
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-7
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-8
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE