Deadcarny

I already did a search for this and did not find my answer.....

i shut my car off, then 2 minutes later went to start it again and the security light came on and it won't start.

before everybody jumps to the VATS system, let me say my VATS is disabled already through programming.

i cleaned my key anyway with alcohol and it changed nothing. i also locked/unlocked the doors with the keyfob and it did nothing. i had to disconnect the battery to get the light off, and when i put the key back in it came back on. i also tried 2 different keys....
the security light is not flashing, it is constant....any ideas?

Deadcarny

I also replaced my Ignition switch and harness last year. when it went bad the security light did not come on!

Dave 96TA

Odd, mine does the same (light) and I disabled VATS recently, but the car still runs after 2 months.

It ran when VATS was enabled, too. Just thought I'd play it safe until i could figure it out.

Deadcarny

yeah, but mine is not cranking....i even just double checked to make sure it was programmed out.

DOOM Master

Programming it out does not seem to get rid of the problem (I had the same problem on mine as well). My security light was on for like 2 years, then one day after working on the stereo it would not start anymore. The security light would flash a couple times, then stay solid. Tried programming it out, no go. So I just ripped the VATS relay module out and rewired the ignition system without the VATS in the loop. The module is on the right side of the glove box, you can see the little gray plastic holders sticking out. Push them in, reach around, pull out the relay module, cut the wires. Then connect the purple and brown wires together (do not wire the purple and yellow, unless you want your car to be able to start with the transmission in gear!). Then, to get rid of the annoying light, pull the bulb out of the dash for the security light.

irocdreamer

Do you have an alarm? Try the valet switch.

Deadcarny

so i have to pull the relay and then splice wires together???? not what i was wanting to hear...hopefully when i get home it will just 'work' okay....

Deadcarny

went home and the car started right up........dont' know what the deal was, but i am not worried about it now...till it happens again

Red95Formula

glad to hear that the car is running again! I dont understand why it happened like that. We didnt even mess with anything that could have set the security light.

I think I might be able to get my hands on a laptop so I dont have to keep bothering you about my car.

Deadcarny

your no bother. if you were i would not help you! lol! well, i guess i will see you friday evening at the gathering! i might goto TnT friday in atlanta to get some times with the 383. you wanna go?

Red95Formula

I would like to go but I am not sure what time we are going to arrive there. I hope to leave charleston no later than 1pm. That should put us in there around 6. If you guys dont mind waiting for us we will go.

Deadcarny

it would be after we came back from GMMG...i think we would return to the hotel before going if we go.