Security light (but not security related)

[Stock98camaro]

I was taking an 80 mile trip back home from college and my Security light came on and went off about 3 times during the trip. I just thought it was a small glitch and would go away. Well I park at home and later try to turn it on, but it sounds like it is having problems (like a dead battery or something).

Would this be starter, or battery relaed?
WTF is going on?

Thanks!

[Pewter02Camaro]

Re: Security light (but not security related)

Was the security light on again when you tried to dstart the car?
If you haven't noticed already there is a little resistor set in the key that completes a curcit going throught the key ignition. If the computer doesn't see the right resistance it keep the car from starting.

My advice to you would be to check the contacts on the resistor, clean them if need be and try to start it again. Also make sure it is not loose indise the key. I had a problem with my '92 like that, the resistor was loose and was not making a good connection.

[Stock98camaro]

Re: Security light (but not security related)

The resistor is loose inside the key, however, why would it come on while I was driving?

[TheGr8Schlotzky]

Re: Security light (but not security related)

if the resistor was moving around or was dirty, the vibrations from driving could trigger the security light. The car won't shut off if the security light is on and the car is already running, but if the security light is on when you start it, it will either run for a sec and cut the fuel, or just not put power to the starter. I'd go to a locksmith or dealer and pick up a new key.

[Stock98camaro]

Re: Security light (but not security related)

if the resistor was moving around or was dirty, the vibrations from driving could trigger the security light. The car won't shut off if the security light is on and the car is already running, but if the security light is on when you start it, it will either run for a sec and cut the fuel, or just not put power to the starter. I'd go to a locksmith or dealer and pick up a new key.

What is the better/cheaper solution? I think my dad had a copy made at like Aces hardware, but it throws the security light everytime you put it in and it won't start. This key used to work all the time flawlessly.

[Pewter02Camaro]

Re: Security light (but not security related)

What is the better/cheaper solution? I think my dad had a copy made at like Aces hardware, but it throws the security light everytime you put it in and it won't start. This key used to work all the time flawlessly.

That key either did not have the resistor in it or it was not the correct resistance value. If your key no longer works you will need to have a key orderd from the dealership. I would aslo try cleaning the key first.

[Stock98camaro]

Re: Security light (but not security related)

That key either did not have the resistor in it or it was not the correct resistance value. If your key no longer works you will need to have a key orderd from the dealership. I would aslo try cleaning the key first.

The resistor is loose. I don't think it needs to be cleaned.

What is the cheapest way to replace a key? I bet the dealership is expensive, is there a cheaper way?

[cam98aro]

Re: Security light (but not security related)

sounds like the key is dirty, same thing happens to me sometimes, the light will go on/off while drive, but there are no problems starting it because the resistor is fine

[LouisC]

Re: Security light (but not security related)

I have a similar issue: The security light comes on, and stays on. I can start the car, repeatedly. (whew).

I have an OBD reader, but there's no code to clear.

Any ideas? This is annoying.

[LouisC]

Re: Security light (but not security related)

I shorted out BOTH sides with the same value resistor, per the advice of other posts.

Car STILL start, but light is on. Any Ideas?

[GoAwayDamnYou]

Re: Security light (but not security related)

I replaced my key for $20 at a local locksmith... just check the area for small locksmith shops. :)