Help please - Security light flash

[Stock98camaro]

My car ran at 1:30am this morning no problem. I accidently locked my keys in my car later this morning and called a lock smith to check it out. He got his tools and unlocked the car. He did nothing electronically. I tried to start it to go to work but for some reason my security light just flashes. I get all power. I have windows, stereo, lights, horn, everything. I can even switch it into different gears (auto) and I can also hear the oil pump priming up, but no go.


What the hell is wrong? This is the same key I have always used and there is nothing wrong with they key and I don't have a spare. Any ideas?

[zpwn06]

Re: Help please - Security light flash

unplug the battery for a while (30 min or so). This probably won't work but worth a shot.

[Stock98camaro]

Re: Help please - Security light flash

unplug the battery for a while (30 min or so). This probably won't work but worth a shot.

Any other ideas? It is unplugged now... Just giving it some time. I am also about to clean my key with a pencil eraser.

[zpwn06]

Re: Help please - Security light flash

you might have to call the dealer to reset it. Or autozone might be able to...but I don't want to give you false hope there. Meanwhile, you should catch up on some reading about car hotwiring! Maybe if you could cross the battery with the icm or something. Does your steering wheel unlock with the key in?

[winnipegcamaro]

Re: Help please - Security light flash

i have the same problem, my security light flashes and dosent let me start my car and have honestly been stuck for a while,. ive tried resetting my battery, doesnt work. i finally ended up smashing my dash in anger and heard a beep, turn the ignition and it started. thought it was nothing but everytime i get in my car i have to hit my dash above my cd console for it to work. so thats how ui fix mine

[vectra]

Re: Help please - Security light flash

i have the same problem, my security light flashes and dosent let me start my car and have honestly been stuck for a while,. ive tried resetting my battery, doesnt work. i finally ended up smashing my dash in anger and heard a beep, turn the ignition and it started. thought it was nothing but everytime i get in my car i have to hit my dash above my cd console for it to work. so thats how ui fix mine

that doesnt sound too healthy...loose wires?

[tkoforpresident]

Re: Help please - Security light flash

my car has a switch you have to flip then turn the ignition to the "on" position.

[zpwn06]

Re: Help please - Security light flash

i have the same problem, my security light flashes and dosent let me start my car and have honestly been stuck for a while,. ive tried resetting my battery, doesnt work. i finally ended up smashing my dash in anger and heard a beep, turn the ignition and it started. thought it was nothing but everytime i get in my car i have to hit my dash above my cd console for it to work. so thats how ui fix mine

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[loser]

Re: Help please - Security light flash

search this, you need to bypass your vats system. the chip in your key is worn or the ign. its self is shot, its easy to bypass dont worry.

[SilverRS96]

Re: Help please - Security light flash

its ur vats...try a spare key

[Christopherrr]

Re: Help please - Security light flash

Indeed your VATS (Vehicle Anti-Thief System) feels its being stolen. It disables your starter and obviously you can't start the car. The problem lies in your ignition lock cylinder...it's basically worn.

You can resolve this in three ways. 1, you can spary some carb cleaner in your lock cylinder...this sometimes help clean it and get things working again. 2, Bypass it using shbox's diagram (I did this method). Shbox is your friend. or 3, get a new lock cylinder.

http://shbox.com/1/how_tos.html - study #22, use #23 and find the right resistor rating using #24.

[Stock98camaro]

Re: Help please - Security light flash

you might have to call the dealer to reset it. Or autozone might be able to...but I don't want to give you false hope there. Meanwhile, you should catch up on some reading about car hotwiring! Maybe if you could cross the battery with the icm or something. Does your steering wheel unlock with the key in?

Yes, my steering wheel DOES unlock with the key in. What does that mean?

[Renzo]

Re: Help please - Security light flash

i did mine a while back.... there's a sticky on the electrical section

http://forum.camarov6.com/showthread.php?t=77193

[firebird19_99]

Re: Help please - Security light flash

same thing happened to me and my key was just dirty.lol

[Renzo]

Re: Help please - Security light flash

Pencil eraser works.