What to do if your PassLock security light flashes?
“After attempting to start the engine, if the “SECURITY” light flashes or stays on, wait ten minutes with the key in ON until the light goes off. Then turn the ignition to OFF before attempting to start the engine again.” This normally works! Unfortunately, a few weeks later, you will probably have to go through the entire routine again.
Is it normal for the security light to go off when the engine is running?
After the learn procedure is completed and the engine is running, the security light may stay on steady for a few minutes and then go off—this is normal. Depending on the system, replacement of key components will necessitate that a relearn procedure be completed.
What should I do if my Toyota Corolla security light goes off?
The ten-minute procedure involves trying to start the engine. If nothing happens or the engine starts and dies, the security light will be flashing. Wait ten minutes. The flashing light should go off or illuminate without flashing. When it does, turn the ignition off, wait twenty seconds, and then try to start the engine.
Is the starter interrupt warning light on or off?
Depending on the current status of the system, the warning light will be off, on steady, or flashing. Although they may share the same dash-mounted warning light, these “starter interrupt” anti-theft systems work separately from and independently of the “content theft” systems available from factory and aftermarket suppliers.
“After attempting to start the engine, if the “SECURITY” light flashes or stays on, wait ten minutes with the key in ON until the light goes off. Then turn the ignition to OFF before attempting to start the engine again.” This normally works! Unfortunately, a few weeks later, you will probably have to go through the entire routine again.
How long does it take for a security light to go off?
Which one you use depends on the system and what components have been replaced. The ten-minute procedure involves trying to start the engine. If nothing happens or the engine starts and dies, the security light will be flashing. Leave the key in the On position and wait ten minutes. The flashing light should go off or illuminate without flashing.
After the learn procedure is completed and the engine is running, the security light may stay on steady for a few minutes and then go off—this is normal. Depending on the system, replacement of key components will necessitate that a relearn procedure be completed.
How long to relearn PassLock sensor data code?
Turn OFF the ignition, and wait 5 seconds . Repeat steps 1 through 4, 2 more times for a total of 3 cycles/30 minutes. The vehicle is now ready to relearn the Passlock Sensor Data Code and/or passwords on the next ignition switch transition from OFF to CRANK.
When does the anti theft system car wont start?
If the engine does not respond or dies immediately after cranking up, leave the key in that position for 10 minutes. 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.
How to bypass the PassLock sensor on a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am?
This web page will guide you through the steps necessary to bypass the “Passlock Sensor” on a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am, and keep the “SECURITY” light off forever. The steps necessary are similar on the other models listed above. There are generally only minor differences in how to get the radio out to get to the wires.
Why does my car stall with the security light on?
It should start, and then stall, with the “SECURITY” light flashing. (In rare cases, the car may keep running and the security light will not illuminate, but that only happens if you are very lucky.)
Where is the ignition switch on a GM PassLock?
Pull the radio out of it’s cavity. Disconnect the wiring connector and the antenna wire, and set the radio aside. On the left side of the radio cavity, there will be an opening, through which you will be able to see the Ignition Switch.
This web page will guide you through the steps necessary to bypass the “Passlock Sensor” on a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am, and keep the “SECURITY” light off forever. The steps necessary are similar on the other models listed above. There are generally only minor differences in how to get the radio out to get to the wires.
It should start, and then stall, with the “SECURITY” light flashing. (In rare cases, the car may keep running and the security light will not illuminate, but that only happens if you are very lucky.)
Pull the radio out of it’s cavity. Disconnect the wiring connector and the antenna wire, and set the radio aside. On the left side of the radio cavity, there will be an opening, through which you will be able to see the Ignition Switch.
How to relearn the PassLock sensor data code?
Observe the SECURITY telltale, after approximately 10 minutes the telltale will turn OFF. Turn OFF the ignition, and wait 5 seconds . Repeat steps 1 through 4, 2 more times for a total of 3 cycles/30 minutes. The vehicle is now ready to relearn the Passlock Sensor Data Code and/or passwords on the next ignition switch transition from OFF to CRANK.
How to turn off GM PassLock security Telltale?
Here it is in it’s entirity. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Attempt to start the engine, then release the key to ON (vehicle will not start). Observe the SECURITY telltale, after approximately 10 minutes the telltale will turn OFF. Turn OFF the ignition, and wait 5 seconds .
What to do if your PassLock system does not work?
If it does not start with the second key or you do not have one, you may be able to take the key itself to the dealer to see if it is actually transmitting properly. If you have 2 keys and it does not start, try this procedure. The Passlock system has two basic relearn procedures—a ten-minute procedure and a thirty-minute procedure.
What should I do if my PassLock security light goes off?
If nothing happens or the engine starts and dies, the security light will be flashing. Wait ten minutes. The flashing light should go off or illuminate without flashing. When it does, turn the ignition off, wait twenty seconds, and then try to start the engine. If it starts and runs, everything is okay.
What is the system fault code for PassLock security?
When the sensor defect starts, it usually presents itself as system fault code B2960. A red (or yellow) “security” warning light will stay illuminated and the engine will either a) never start or b) start for a moment and then shut down.
If it does not start with the second key or you do not have one, you may be able to take the key itself to the dealer to see if it is actually transmitting properly. If you have 2 keys and it does not start, try this procedure. The Passlock system has two basic relearn procedures—a ten-minute procedure and a thirty-minute procedure.
What to do if your car won’t start at PassLock?
A red (or yellow) “security” warning light will stay illuminated and the engine will either a) never start or b) start for a moment and then shut down. A temporary fix is to leave your key in the ignition, at the “auxiliary” position for about 10-15 minutes until the security light shuts off.