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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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my security light comes once in a while and car wont start. I saw a few write ups on the bypass but just wanted to see if someone on here has done it around the dfw area and maybe help me out, I m a little hesitant on messing with it myself, its my work car right now and dont want to risk screwing something up.....thanks guys
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 09:38 AM
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Pay the $300 and replace the whole column. I don't believe in the bypass.
You can try cleaning your key and key hole with some WD40/pressurized air.
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 09:45 AM
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is the dealer the only one that can do this?
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by solo21
is the dealer the only one that can do this?
That I'm aware of. I wouldn't really trust anyone else to do it.
It sucks, mine started acting up right after I bought my car 2 years ago. It was intermittent at first, then it would go a few days without starting. Considering having it towed, but not wanting to pay the fees, I stayed outside all day until I got it to fire up. Then hauled *** to my nearest Pontiac Dealer.
It's a bit hard on the checking account. But... I can rest assured I shouldn't have any problems with it from now on.
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 11:08 AM
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yea I hear ya! mine has been doing it once every month maybe for the last 2 years....never thought it was anything to serious, but now that I read up on it, and see how much ppl are having trouble, I would really hate to get stuck and toll it.....
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 12:35 PM
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Mine does it about once month. Just take the key or vin # to a dealer and have them cut you a new key, that's probaably the problem. I can just wiggle my key when it acts up and it will start. Something I got used to and it keeps my wife from driving my car, ha ha.
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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my 00 TA did this.. Some how the BCM took a dump and was causing this sporadicaly.
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by cambirdracing
Mine does it about once month. Just take the key or vin # to a dealer and have them cut you a new key, that's probaably the problem. I can just wiggle my key when it acts up and it will start. Something I got used to and it keeps my wife from driving my car, ha ha.
my car can be off and the security light is on, so I know its not going to start from the moment I look at my dash, it doesnt do it when the key is in, I tried both of my keys but as long as that light is on it wont turn on, I usually wait about 5 min and the lights will turn off, then im ready to go....sometimes when Im driving it will come on for a few min. and turn off again...does this sound like something that can be fixed with the bypass?.....I dont think a knew key will fix it, this car did have remote start before so im not sure if that has something to do with it....
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my security light has been on for about a year now. ive never had a starting issue but from what ive read its because when you turn the key it rubs on a wire, and after so long the wire gets exposed and thats what makes it happen. im not going to worry about mine until it stops starting.
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The bypass will fix it.
Mine was like that too.
I didnt know about the bypass (probably wouldn't have done it anyway) and had to take care of it at the dealer.
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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well I dont have the cash right now so Im going to try the bypass, Its not like I have to cut any wires, so I will give it a try.....thanks for everyones response!
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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you can also get the vats (security system) turned off with hp tuners
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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that sounds even better! Im going with a procharger soon and I can knock it out when I get my tune
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