anti-theft problem
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On The Tree
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From: Billings Montana
anti-theft problem im having a problem with my stock security system its a 2000 z28.
whats happening is when i try and start my car the security light pops on and it will not let me start the car and ive tried a new key and new keyless entry.
please if anyone can help me ive very close to trying to rip out the security system.
whats happening is when i try and start my car the security light pops on and it will not let me start the car and ive tried a new key and new keyless entry.
please if anyone can help me ive very close to trying to rip out the security system.
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
The security light in the instrument cluster indicates problems with VATS and is completely unrelated to the alarm system (which you couldn't "rip out" anyway because it's part of the BCM).
If you've already tried your other key then chances are the problem is with the ignition cylinder contacts. Try cleaning them first. Use some spray contact cleaner in the ignition cylinder and work it in by sliding your ignition key in and out. Give it a few minutes to dry and then try starting the car.
If you've already tried your other key then chances are the problem is with the ignition cylinder contacts. Try cleaning them first. Use some spray contact cleaner in the ignition cylinder and work it in by sliding your ignition key in and out. Give it a few minutes to dry and then try starting the car.
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On The Tree
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From: Billings Montana
the vats reads the resistor of your key from two wires where you put the key in the cylinder . after time from cranking the car these two wires get loose and this is where the problem is .
mine went out over time ad got to the point where it would not crank after several tries . to correvt this you will need to find out the correct resistance as gm uses 13 different resistors . all you got to do is undo under the dash , find a orange tube . the tube has the two wires that go to the ignition cyliner . soler in the resistors and it will let you be able to bypass your security .
do a search as i did a write up with some pics a while back .
mine went out over time ad got to the point where it would not crank after several tries . to correvt this you will need to find out the correct resistance as gm uses 13 different resistors . all you got to do is undo under the dash , find a orange tube . the tube has the two wires that go to the ignition cyliner . soler in the resistors and it will let you be able to bypass your security .
do a search as i did a write up with some pics a while back .
ot will not let me post the shortcut for some reason .
the tile of the thread is VATS taking a crap
just scroll down and ignore the rude comments made .
edit: bumped it to the top of the general maintenace and repairs forum .
edit : it is working now so here yall go also fixed the pics .
https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/502913-vats-taking-crap.html
the tile of the thread is VATS taking a crap
just scroll down and ignore the rude comments made .
edit: bumped it to the top of the general maintenace and repairs forum .
edit : it is working now so here yall go also fixed the pics .
https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/502913-vats-taking-crap.html
Last edited by snake charmer; Feb 11, 2008 at 11:04 PM.
