Assumeing its electrical
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Assumeing its electrical i looked on the searches and tried the suggestion but no dice.
Well i made a trip to california last week and used an auto transport for my 2000 z28. When i make it down to my final destination i unload the marro and notice that the secrutiy light is on. The car starts up fine on one crank but the light dosen't turn off. I disconnected the battery and it continues to stay on. I did notice during the trip down there that the horn went off a few times on some of the ruff roads i went through...could that of caused something...
I'm opened to any suggestions.
Well i made a trip to california last week and used an auto transport for my 2000 z28. When i make it down to my final destination i unload the marro and notice that the secrutiy light is on. The car starts up fine on one crank but the light dosen't turn off. I disconnected the battery and it continues to stay on. I did notice during the trip down there that the horn went off a few times on some of the ruff roads i went through...could that of caused something...
I'm opened to any suggestions.
Try disconnecting the shock sensor - it sits above the rear passenger wheel, small(2 inch) black box with wires coming out of it - disconnect and see if problem goes away
common for em to go bad
common for em to go bad
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
Come on guys... the shock sensor has absolutely nothing to do with the security light on the dash. The shock sensor is part of the optional alarm system. The security light is part of the VATS system.
It indicates that the BCM isn't reading the correct resistance from the ignition key. Most often this is caused by grime on the key. Try cleaning the key pellet contacts with a pencil eraser and some rubbing alcohol. Also, spray some electronic contact cleaner into the ignition cylinder to clean the contacts in there.
I'm curious though... how could anything electrical in the car work with the battery disconnected?
It indicates that the BCM isn't reading the correct resistance from the ignition key. Most often this is caused by grime on the key. Try cleaning the key pellet contacts with a pencil eraser and some rubbing alcohol. Also, spray some electronic contact cleaner into the ignition cylinder to clean the contacts in there.
I'm curious though... how could anything electrical in the car work with the battery disconnected?
