Security Light

[JaVaS]

It all started a few months ago....I would be driving somewhere and then make a stop, come back to my car and try to crank, but the damn security light would be on...the only way i knew how to get around it was to disconnect positive battery cable and reconnect it so the system would reset itself... Now the problem is, EVERY time i crank my car, the light is on....it doesn't stop it from cranking anymore...just an annoying light in my dash....don't know what's causing it or how to fix it...

Please help..thanx

[2001NBMZ28]

Courtesy of shoebox: http://shbox.com/1/pass_key.html Check out the rest of his site, tons of good LT1 info.

[0rion]

look in the tech sticky at the top of the general help forum and there's a thread in there on bypassing the vats system. Eventually vats will keep you from starting the car. First though try cleaning the pellet in your key with a pencil eraser or using your spare set to see if it's the pellet.

[JaVaS]

look in the tech sticky at the top of the general help forum and there's a thread in there on bypassing the vats system. Eventually vats will keep you from starting the car. First though try cleaning the pellet in your key with a pencil eraser or using your spare set to see if it's the pellet.

I have already tried my spare key, also with no luck

ok..i just read through the tech stickies, but my problem is not that my car will not start...my car starts fine, but the light stays on....all through that sticky it was about people's cars that wouldn't start b/c of the VATS.....with this in mind, would i have a different problem?

[0rion]

I have already tried my spare key, also with no luck

ok..i just read through the tech stickies, but my problem is not that my car will not start...my car starts fine, but the light stays on....all through that sticky it was about people's cars that wouldn't start b/c of the VATS.....with this in mind, would i have a different problem?

same problem....you'll have their problem before it's over with.

[JaVaS]

same problem....you'll have their problem before it's over with.

Ok, well, if its not the key thats causing the problem, then what exactly is it......shit, is there anyway just to disable the VATS, cuz i'm not worried about someone stealing my car...i can gaurantee that won't happen.

[2001NBMZ28]

Instructions on how to disable VATS with a resistor in in the sticky and the shbox link.

[0rion]

vats bypass

[om27]

Maybe i has got something to do with the wiring...check your connections...

[One_Bad_TA]

Will purchasing a new key from a dealership solve the problem? This just began happening to me as well

[Mike's TA]

Will purchasing a new key from a dealership solve the problem? This just began happening to me as well

That depends on if your key has lost is resistance or not.

If your spare key works fine then it probably has. If the spare does the same thing then it's in your VATS.

[2001NBMZ28]

It's usually the small wire(s) on the ignition cyl that break, not allowing the car to recognize the resistance of the key pelet. Use the guide and unplug the connector under the dash and see if you can read the resistance value (cyl side of the connector) of the key. I'd pick up some resistors that match your key and have them handy while you're testing so you can bypass it if needed.

[Thewilldog]

It's usually the small wire(s) on the ignition cyl that break, not allowing the car to recognize the resistance of the key pelet. Use the guide and unplug the connector under the dash and see if you can read the resistance value (cyl side of the connector) of the key. I'd pick up some resistors that match your key and have them handy while you're testing so you can bypass it if needed.

Is there a reason why everyone recommends bypassing the VATS rather then fixing it? Is it really expensive or something?

[Speed_kills_WS6]

Essentially what is going to happen is the wires in your ignition will break, well one of them anyway. They are running through the ignition along a horrible place where GM decided to locate the device that makes the chime when your keys are in the ignition with the door open. When starting your car, make sure to only turn the key till the starter is engaged, not a complete twist. After many enduring twists, the wire will break. After this, the car won't even turn over. Right now the wire is just starting to break. Probably a few strands holdin on. That's why the light is continuously staying on. I speak from first hand experience, lol. Cost me 80 bucks to have a guy come out and take my ignition out, solder the wire and remove the clip for the chime from the ignition. Since, NO PROBLEMS.

[1st TA]

Sounds like what my 96Z is doing but while trying to check the ign. cyl. and having the wires disconnected I could still start the car.

[1st TA]

This is just a copy and paste of another thread reply.

Well I got the security light to go off on my 96 Z. Spent 1.00 on a five pack of 1.5K ohm resistors. Soldered them all together in series, cut the male plug of the wires going up the steering column, and it's plug and play baby. Went ahead and ordered the new lock cyl. and keys from http://www.carlocksandkeys.com to repair it correctly later.Thanks for the sticky on VATS.