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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 02:21 PM
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Default car wont start. need help please.
Wednesday the car ran good. Thursday morning my friend turned it on to go to work and it didn't crank at all. When I leave the key in a on position the service engine soon light is on along with a check gauges and a flashing security light. What could it be. Vehicle is a 2002 camaro ss 35th anniversary LE.
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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 02:33 PM
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V.A.T.S problem......if the security light is flashing
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So Will I need to replace the ignition switch, the Key?
What should I do?
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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 02:47 PM
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Search vats and you'll see what you need to do. You can try cleaning your key or using a spare if you have one.
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Ok. thank you sir.
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I searched Vats and other threads about not starting pop up, example my thread. is there a link you can possible post? I would appreciate it alot.
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bypass vats...

http://vats.likeabigdog.com/
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I used this thread.
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61262
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is there another easier way????
replacing the ignition switch etc?
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Ignition swtch and key. Replace both and will be ok
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Ignition swtch and key. Replace both and will be ok
Thank You!
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did you try using your keyless entry to lock it and then unlock 30 mins later? that works in some GMs. also, use a multimeter (set ohm meter to 20K) to check the resistance (ohms) of the metal contacts on the key. you are looking for a value between 0.386 and 12.290. Anything other than in that range the key is bad.
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What do you mean?
Ill see if one of my closest friend has one of those to check it.
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Originally Posted by fast01z28
did you try using your keyless entry to lock it and then unlock 30 mins later? that works in some GMs. also, use a multimeter (set ohm meter to 20K) to check the resistance (ohms) of the metal contacts on the key. you are looking for a value between 0.386 and 12.290. Anything other than in that range the key is bad.
The keys hardly ever go bad. Majority of the time the contacts in the lock cylinder are dirty or bad and you have to replace it or bypass vats.
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Thanks SRJ.
I think the easier way for my friend is to buy the ignition switch and key and see what happens. Thank you all for the feedback/Info.
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I went the cheap route for now when this happened to me and just bought a resistor at radioshack to bypass it. I even forgot I had a resistor in place. This was a good reminder that I still need to purchase a new lock cylinder.
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so is this what I would need?
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...questid=607558

or this?

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...mString=search
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Originally Posted by Mr.z/28
You need something like the first one, but I don't know if what you linked is exactly what you need. I don't see any pellet in the keys in the picture, or atleast a hole for you to instert one. You might have to go to the dealership for this fix (if someone knows that you can do it yourself, post up). I think it costs something like 450 to get it done there. That's why most just use a resistor and bypass it.

If you had access to a LS1 parts car, you can also swap the steering column and BCM from that car together. Would still be much cheaper than going to the dealership.
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