Theft light is flashing, won't start. can I reset myself.

joedirty

• 158 Answers
• Posted on Jun 28, 2011

SOURCE: Car will not start- will crank- anti-theft light

try a diffrent key,your extra one.Could be the micro-chip inside is not comunication with anti-theft-.This happened to me.I used the spare set for a few days .then the other key started working again

SOURCE: 2002 Chevy Cavalier won't start. The service light

this is a common problem with the passlock system im sure like everyone else you will have to get a new ignition cylinder/switch

SOURCE: I have a 2000 cavalier that I just bought used without a motor. Put a motor in it now it won't start and the anti theft light is on. I tried the GM reset proceedure but the theft light won't g

i had to change out my whole steering column there is a trick to make your car recongnize it...turn your key on but dont turn over leave on for up to ten min the theft light will go out when it does turn off car count to five then repeat this two more times. after the third time you turn off and count to five then turn the car on and turn over should start right up