What is the light with a car and a lock?
The lock and car symbol and warning light you are seeing is saying that the anti-theft system has been activated. Your owner’s manual should give more information on how to reset this light. This may also be what is causing the parasitic draw on the battery.
Why does my car have a padlock warning light?
Means the car thinks its the wrong key in the ignition.. The key has a little black bit in it which is the transponder, make sure that hasnt fallen out. Other possibility is the CIM. Its the imobliser!! it the transponder in the key is where to start just try your spare key Thanks.
Why does my car lock icon go away?
I have an 03 Yukon and when I get in the car, SOMETIMES this Car / lock icon comes up and then goes away and the car starts fine. The problem comes when the icon stays blinking while the key is in the ignition. So as I am turning the key to turn the car on, it wants to turn on but then goes off right away. So it doesn’t even get to turn on.
What do you do when the security light comes on in your car?
Insert the ignition key into the driver door lock. Turn the key counterclockwise. Turn the key clockwise to lock the door. Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the door again. This will shut the alarm off and reset the system. 74 people found this helpful. When I start my car 3 keys programmed pops up on my dashboard what does that mean
How to fix the lock icon on the dashboard?
Try this: Turn key to ON. Disconnect negative battery cable for about one minute. Take key out, lock doors and close them. Reconnect cable. Start truck. BTW, you will lose any radio presets with this. I have the same error on my dashboard …work truck.
What should I do if my PassLock light does not turn on?
2. Observe that the vehicle fails to start and the passlock security light is illuminated or flashing. 3. Release key to the ON/RUN position (not the ACC position or OFF) 4. Allow the vehicle to sit with key in the ON/RUN position for no less than 11 minutes. The passlock security icon should turn off after this.
What to do when your car key wont work?
It works mostly in models of Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW and is applicable even when the key fob is damaged or has a dead battery. In case if you are driving a Honda Accord, the trick needs a bit of modification. After inserting the key into the driver’s door lock, turn the key to unlock, lock and then lock position again.
I have an 03 Yukon and when I get in the car, SOMETIMES this Car / lock icon comes up and then goes away and the car starts fine. The problem comes when the icon stays blinking while the key is in the ignition. So as I am turning the key to turn the car on, it wants to turn on but then goes off right away. So it doesn’t even get to turn on.
What should I do if my car wont start?
When the security light goes off, turn the ignition off, wait 20 seconds, and then start the engine. These are the most popular ways to solve the problem of anti theft system car wont start.