Security light on..WTF!?!?!

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Dec 26, 2006 | 06:29 PM

JacobK

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Security light on..WTF!?!?!

Hey guys i just got back from vacation and when i left for vacation the car was fine, so today i get back and start the car and boom, the security light is on..Car started fine and everything but it seems like the light is stuck on..What do i need to do to fix this? or does anyone have any idea on what it can be?

Dec 26, 2006 | 07:11 PM

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First thing I'd do is try cleaning the key/trying a spare if you have one. If that doesn't work might be a VATS issue. Any chance someone tried to start the car with a different key pelet value?

Dec 26, 2006 | 07:11 PM

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That's the VATS system (resistor in your key). Check your manual for more information. Connection between the key and the ignition cylinder may be dirty or showing wear.

Dec 26, 2006 | 07:40 PM

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i dont have a spare..so i should try cleaning the key? and if that doesnt work buy a new one?

Dec 27, 2006 | 03:16 PM

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I have the same issue. I tried cleaning the key and tried the spare set and still the same security light won't turn off. No problems starting.

Dec 27, 2006 | 07:21 PM

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I had the same issue and was told my ignition tumblers needed to be replaced, but my light was coming on and preventing the car from being started.

It's definately a key/tumbler issue though...

Dec 28, 2006 | 12:01 PM

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My car has been doing something similar lately. The difference is my car is completly dead once the security light comes on. I then have to like get out of the car and just wait for a few minutes then try again and it normally works. This has happened around 4 times in the past few months so is the issue possibly the need for a new set of keys?

Thanks,
Jason