matt01ws6
10-31-2009, 10:24 PM
my security light is flashing replaced the ignition switch still doesnt work. any ideas
Pontiac Firebird 1967-2002 - security light flashing car wont start
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99huggerorangeZ
10-31-2009, 10:37 PM
try a different key, the resistor in the key may have failed.
matt01ws6
11-01-2009, 02:19 AM
ive tried both of my keys. i guess ill go get a new one made and see if that fixes it.
LS1W66
11-01-2009, 09:20 AM
VATS Bypass is the cheapest and easiest way to solve your problem.
Check this link and scroll about 3/4 way down to find the Pass Key II Pellet Values
http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.html
And heres a quick easy to understand diagram of the Mod
http://shbox.com/1/vats_bypass.jpg
I had Security Light Issues for yrs until one day it wouldn't start for over 30 min. So I finally did the Bypass and have had NO issues since.
Check this link and scroll about 3/4 way down to find the Pass Key II Pellet Values
http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.html
And heres a quick easy to understand diagram of the Mod
http://shbox.com/1/vats_bypass.jpg
I had Security Light Issues for yrs until one day it wouldn't start for over 30 min. So I finally did the Bypass and have had NO issues since.
peechy
11-01-2009, 02:17 PM
when mine did this i could either hold the key on start and in about 4-5 seconds it would start or i would lift the clutch a hair and push it back in and keep trying the key
WhiskeySierra6
11-02-2009, 01:22 PM
+1 on the VATS bypass...had to do mine. Wasn't very difficult.
98warbird
11-02-2009, 05:21 PM
+1 on the VATS bypass...had to do mine. Wasn't very difficult.
+2 Yes sir that is the way to go, I have had it done for 2 years now.
+2 Yes sir that is the way to go, I have had it done for 2 years now.
Saturn5
11-02-2009, 08:39 PM
Bypassing it gets you running, but what's the root cause of the problem? Is it the lock cylinder? Key?
Apostle
11-02-2009, 10:27 PM
I'm having the exact same problem. Thanks for the info!
matt01ws6
11-03-2009, 12:50 AM
Bypassing it gets you running, but what's the root cause of the problem? Is it the lock cylinder? Key?
exactly mines at Pontiac getting fixed tomarrow. i tried the bypass didnt work so i said screw it
exactly mines at Pontiac getting fixed tomarrow. i tried the bypass didnt work so i said screw it
WhiskeySierra6
11-03-2009, 01:40 AM
Bypassing it gets you running, but what's the root cause of the problem? Is it the lock cylinder? Key?
Could be the pellet in the key or the wiring. One thing you can be sure of is it will be expensive if you take it to the stealership.
Could be the pellet in the key or the wiring. One thing you can be sure of is it will be expensive if you take it to the stealership.
Super-Bat
11-03-2009, 02:49 AM
Could be the pellet in the key or the wiring. One thing you can be sure of is it will be expensive if you take it to the stealership.
Yep. Had mine replaced a month or so after I bought my car. ~$300 install. Not fun on my wallet. :(
I've never done the bypass, and don't think I'd recommend it. At least, not as a permanent fix.
Yep. Had mine replaced a month or so after I bought my car. ~$300 install. Not fun on my wallet. :(
I've never done the bypass, and don't think I'd recommend it. At least, not as a permanent fix.
matt01ws6
11-03-2009, 04:52 PM
just picked it up today, clutch position sensor was bad and key cylinder. $550