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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Originally posted by castenthanks 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 ?1994 Firebird Formula, M6, Fan switch, 160 thermostat, Pacesetter LT headers, Morosso CAI, TB bypass, True duals.
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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...
Christopher Teng
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Originally posted by 96CamaroWell...my security light is on all the time and starts with it on..So what does that exactly mean?Rob B 95Z A4 Tech Page (Part numbers / locations, how to's, schematics, DTC's...) Home Page - shbox.com
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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,
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Originally posted by 96CamaroAhh....so how would i go about getting rid of that dumb light?Rob B 95Z A4 Tech Page (Part numbers / locations, how to's, schematics, DTC's...) Home Page - shbox.com
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