Security light

**MSTZ TA** · 08-09-2010, 09:59 AM

I've searched for a simple answer to why my Security light on, but I don't think I've found one. Sorry if this is repetitive and the simple answer is out there somewhere, but my light came on Friday and other than it being on, there have been no issues. Did I just hit a wrong button or something? I see threads about VATS and BCM, etc, and it's way too confusing for little ol' me!

Can someone give me a basic idea of what might be wrong and what I can tell my mechanic if I have to take it to him?

THANK YOU!!

**dav-02ws6-m6** · 08-09-2010, 10:05 AM

did the car started while the light was on?

**MSTZ TA** · 08-09-2010, 10:08 AM

Yes, have had no issues with starting. I've driven it every day, no problems. Nothing different except light is on.

**dav-02ws6-m6** · 08-09-2010, 10:12 AM

i remember seen a thread about this. i'll see if i can find it. i am sure other will shine in to help.

**MSTZ TA** · 08-09-2010, 10:16 AM

Awesome, thank you!

**dav-02ws6-m6** · 08-09-2010, 10:28 AM

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread...security+light

it has good information and there is other link to fix the problem.

**02Sweet** · 08-09-2010, 11:04 AM

My security light has been on for about a year.

**MSTZ TA** · 08-09-2010, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by 02Sweet

My security light has been on for about a year.

I guess that's also what I need to know - is it ok if it's on and doesn't affect anything??

**0rion** · 08-09-2010, 11:16 AM

here's the fix:
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61262

it will eventually cause a no start condition at some point most likely. The fix will cost $3-5 and take you 30 minutes to do.

**02Sweet** · 08-09-2010, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by MSTZ TA

I guess that's also what I need to know - is it ok if it's on and doesn't affect anything??

My car is no where near a d/d so I really never cared. It always starts and the key I use is clean.

**MSTZ TA** · 08-09-2010, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by 02Sweet

My car is no where near a d/d so I really never cared. It always starts and the key I use is clean.

It's not a daily driver either, just in good weather, but I certainly don't want to be stranded anywhere. If I try the other key, would that possibly make it go off (if this one is dirty)?

**02Sweet** · 08-09-2010, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by MSTZ TA

It's not a daily driver either, just in good weather, but I certainly don't want to be stranded anywhere. If I try the other key, would that possibly make it go off (if this one is dirty)?

It hasn't for me. I have 3 sets of keys for the car. I have tried all three. Every once in awhile the light goes off but its rare.

Reading about the VATS bypass I am going to do it. For the 30 minutes of my time its a good peace of mind.

Now where the hell did I put my multimeter.......

**Spaz** · 08-09-2010, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by 02Sweet

It hasn't for me. I have 3 sets of keys for the car. I have tried all three. Every once in awhile the light goes off but its rare.

Reading about the VATS bypass I am going to do it. For the 30 minutes of my time its a good peace of mind.

Now where the hell did I put my multimeter.......

take a spin by my shop if you can't find yours...

**MSTZ TA** · 08-09-2010, 03:20 PM

Ok, so both of my keys read 7.5... now what?!

**rajiv1998** · 08-09-2010, 03:34 PM

Mine never started when the light came on.

**2001NBMZ28** · 08-09-2010, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by MSTZ TA

Ok, so both of my keys read 7.5... now what?!

Bypass it, looks like pelet #13. http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.html#pass_key

**MSTZ TA** · 08-09-2010, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by 2001NBMZ28

Bypass it, looks like pelet #13. http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.html#pass_key

So does that mean my alarm won't work? Would a new key reset?

**EatATree** · 09-06-2010, 06:08 PM

so do i need to get a new ignition switch and keys to get my secuirty light turned of? the guy i bought the car from said its been on for three years. he had the dash and gauges and cumputers replaces about 3 years ago. thats when the light came on. the car fired up and has been doing so for three years.

**MSTZ TA** · 09-07-2010, 04:16 AM

If you do the bypass you won't have to get the new ignition switch, from what I understand.

**EatATree** · 09-08-2010, 03:17 AM

Originally Posted by MSTZ TA

If you do the bypass you won't have to get the new ignition switch, from what I understand.

right but I'd rather just have it fixed right. My security light turns off when i turn my car off so i dont need to worry about my battery draining. and it starts just fine. So i guess i need a new ignition switch and keys right?