2007 Suzuki XL-7 Theft Deterrent Work Around for Battery Jump

dead battery.
charge it,
if it drains again, you have dark current,
did you try a jumper cable start,? if not why not?
tell you if battery is dishcharged, in 5min work.
starts ok battery was low
no starts, blow fuses. or lots more.
no crank is the correct post here. with dead HL.
head lights work keys in pocket by law.
so is the #1 symptoms. and a dead cluster. (unstated)

Hi, the battery is shot. Thanks for using FixYa.

Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft-deterrent system.
Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent systemT. he system is armed once the keyi s removed from the ignition. Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinderi s turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used, fuel is disabled.

During normal operation, the THEFT SYSTEM light will go off after the engine is started. Ln the unlikely event that the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait until the light stopsf lashing before trying to restart the engine. Remember to release thkee y from the START position as soon as the engine starts. If after several tries the vehicle still does not start, the vehicle may need service. At this time, you may also want to check the fuses. See your Pontiac dealer for service.

If the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine is running, a problem has been detected and the system may need service. See your dealer for service. In an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program at 1 -800-ROADSIDE or 1-800-762-3743.

This ans other details can find it in this link for 1996 Pontiac Sunfire - Owners Manual.

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Have you tried to jump start it? Are the cables at the battery clean and tight? If no corrosion at tight connections, then this sounds like a battery problem (low charge, or shot). Lights, radio, etc may work, but there isn't enough power in the battery to crank over the engine, resulting in the 'clicking' noise you mention. Pull the battery out, bring it to a parts store for a free check of its condition. If they tell you it's low charge problem, you may need an alternator, but most likely the battery is at the end of it's life.

Try replacing the bulb

Check the start solenoid, starter side, when you turn the key... The battery side will always be hot, the starter side should be hot when you turn the key.

WD-40 the key hole and try tapping the keyhole lightly to get it lose. Sounds like it is just jammed. Don't be to forceful. Just because you can turn on lights or anything like that doesn't mean your battery has enough battery to start up. So try to jump it if it doesn't work after that.

radio may be shorted draining battery.

After car sits and all oil drains into oil pan, then disconnect negative battery for 10 minutes and reconnect. Otherwise if resetting doesn't help turn the light off, the sensor may be faulty and need to be replaced

if you replace the ecu (computer) it will work fine.
it will have to adjust to new engine sensor settings,but it does that by itself.
most ecu are damaged by jump starting