Mr.z/28

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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.

94'BLKBRD

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V.A.T.S problem......if the security light is flashing

Mr.z/28

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So Will I need to replace the ignition switch, the Key?
What should I do?

94'BLKBRD

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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.

Mr.z/28

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Ok. thank you sir.

Mr.z/28

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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.

A Seven X

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bypass vats...

http://vats.likeabigdog.com/

The Guz

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I used this thread.
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61262

Mr.z/28

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is there another easier way????
replacing the ignition switch etc?

mannyman84

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Ignition swtch and key. Replace both and will be ok

Mr.z/28

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Thank You!

fast01z28

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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.

Mr.z/28

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What do you mean?
Ill see if one of my closest friend has one of those to check it.

ss.slp.ls1

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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.

Mr.z/28

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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.

PwrHngryLT1

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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.

Mr.z/28

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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

ss.slp.ls1

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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.