i drive a 97 trans-am with lt1 . here is the problrm, when i go to turn the key the security light comes on and the car wont start. if i let it sit for a couple minutes the light will go off then i can start it. doesnt happen everytime but happens enough to make me want to pull out a hammer. any tips would really help.
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Clean the key with alcohol. Maybe some good Smirnoff. No that would be a waste. Gordons would be cheaper. No seriously some rubbing alcohol should help. I sprayed some carb cleaner in my ignition switch about a year ago and it hasn't done it since.2002 Electron Blue Vette, 1SC, FE3/Z51, G92 3.15 gears, 308.9 RWHP 321.7 RWTQ (before any mods), SLP headers, Z06 exhaust, MSD Ignition Wires, AC Delco Iridium Spark Plugs, 160 t-stat, lots of ECM tuning
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The security light will come on when the VATS box is not able to read the resistor pellet in the ignition key. This could be due to dirt on the key as mentioned above, or it could also be dirt in the lock cylinder on the contacts in there. OR... it could be the lock cylinder wires are beginning to wear out.
Inside the column there are two little wires that go to the lock cylinder. These are the wires that sense the voltage in the key's resistor. Everytime you turn the ignition these wires bend and after years of bending they break. Once this happens you'll need to replace the ignition switch or do the VATS bypass mod.
I hope cleaning the key fixes it for you. It takes me about 45 minutes to swap out a lock cylinder and I've done it a few times and have the right tools.Tracy
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thanks yall for the tips. was wondering if there was a way to over-ride this ? or if it continues would it be bettere to just replace it insyead of removing it ?Comment
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Just clean the keyOriginally posted by casten
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There are two wires running down at the base of the steering column I think they run with the air bag wires. You have to find out what OHMS the pellet in your key is and buy a resisor that OHM. You then just cut the wires and put the resistor in place. I think there is a good write up on it on the shhbox site.Originally posted by casten1994 Firebird Formula, M6, Fan switch, 160 thermostat, Pacesetter LT headers, Morosso CAI, TB bypass, True duals.Comment
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http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.html#pass_key
you can get your ohm rating at radio shack. just take your key and get it rated...then buy the corresponding resistor.
I did this awhile back...
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cool thanks again for all the info big time help
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Well...my security light is on all the time and starts with it on..So what does that exactly mean?96 Camaro Z28, T-tops, 6 Speed, Slp CIA, Flowmaster cat-back, 3:42 gearsComment
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It means your Passkey system detected a problem after the engine was already running, so it is now in "fault enable mode" allowing you to continue to start the car. Passkey protection is disabled.Originally posted by 96CamaroRob B 95Z A4 Tech Page (Part numbers / locations, how to's, schematics, DTC's...) Home Page - shbox.comComment
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Ahh....so how would i go about getting rid of that dumb light?96 Camaro Z28, T-tops, 6 Speed, Slp CIA, Flowmaster cat-back, 3:42 gearsComment
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After I installed the resistor the light went off after about ten minutes.Ahh....so how would i go about getting rid of that dumb light?96 Camaro Z28/A4,Vortech elbow,Moroso CAI,Flowmaster.Addco PHR,LCA,160* Stat,pcmforless,1LE Driveshaft,1LE A/C delete pulley,1LE Front sway bar,Strut brace,sub frames, LT4 knock module,255 lph pump,Cutout,Comment
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If it is the problem with the key cylinder, replacement or bypass that has already been mentioned.Originally posted by 96CamaroRob B 95Z A4 Tech Page (Part numbers / locations, how to's, schematics, DTC's...) Home Page - shbox.comComment
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