My 2004 Crossfire brake lights remain on as long as the ignition is in the on position or the engine is running,What can I do to correct this?

I think you have the GM PassLock system? Having a new key or disconnecting the battery disconnects the links between the key and the ECM. This explains how it works, to give you the background for fixing it.

https://www.fixya.com/cars/r29887709-gm_passlock_security_system

To reprogram PASSLock I ignition lock:
Step 1. After replacing the lock, try to start the vehicle with a correctly cut key. There is a one in 10 chance that the car will start.
Step 2. If the new lock does not match the electronic value in the vehicle's computer, an indicator light on the instrument panel will begin flashing and the car will be disabled.
Step 3. Leave ignition in the ON or RUN position.
Step 4. After approximately 10 minutes, the light will stop flashing and remain ON. The onboard computer has then been programmed to accept the new lock's signal. The car can be started.
If the indicator light turns off, the vehicle is probably equipped with a PASSLock II system. Continue with the following programming procedure.

To reprogram PASSLock II ignition lock:
Step 1. After replacing the lock, try to start the vehicle with a correctly cut key. There is a one-in-10 chance that the car will start.
Step 2. If the new lock does not match the electronic value in the vehicle's computer, an indicator light on the instrument panel will begin flashing and the car will be disabled.
Step 3. Leave ignition in the ON or RUN position.
Step 4. After approximately 10 minutes, the light will stop flashing and turn OFF.
Step 5. Turn the ignition on and back to the ON or RUN position.
Step 6. After approximately 10 minutes, the light will stop flashing and turn OFF.
Step 7. Turn the ignition on and back to the ON or RUN position.
Step 8. After approximately 10 minutes, the light will stop flashing and remain ON. The onboard computer has then been programmed to accept the new lock's signal. The vehicle can now be started.

Occasionally, a PASSLock-equipped vehicle will have problems starting. The following information can help to determine the cause of the problem.
The PASSLock system does not disable the starter; it only disables the fuel after the engine has started. If the vehicle will not crank, PASSLock cannot cause this condition. If the vehicle starts, but stalls quickly, this condition can possibly be related to PASSLock.

Most PASSLock-equipped vehicles have a telltale indicator in the instrument panel. When a PASSLock-equipped vehicle is being started, the instrument panel warning light for PASSLock remains on until the engine starts. For this reason a "No Start" condition should not be confused with PASSLock System fault.

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Engine sensor , ignition control sensor ! Is the vehicle check engine light on ? Do you have a scan tool to check engine sensor data ? Do you have a DVOM - digital volt ohm meter ? any sensor that is powered by the PCM - engine computers five volt reference voltage circuit . 5 volt reference or crankshaft postion sensor . Doing testing is the way to find the problem .Check out videos on ignition system testing .

Hello Paul, You stated your crossfire stalls and the usually restarts. It could be several things that cause this... If the check engine light is on, have it scanned to determine what caused it to come on - It sounds like you are having an intermittent crankshaft position sensor failure. I hope this information is helpful...Happy Holidays.

Your "Stoplight Switch" (aka Brake light switch) has failed - this is the switch that is operated
each time you depress
the brake pedal - as you can imagine, it gets a lot of use, and these switches often fail.
Here a picture of your 2004 Crossfire brake light switch ($17.95 at www.autopartsdealer.com)

Scanner required to isolate fault and code.

Could be 'Throttle Body Adaption' not set or 'Brake Lamp Switch' faulty..... VW upgraded the Brake Lamp Switch, for which there was a recall.

Turn ignition key to the run position with engine NOT running, and do NOT touch the throttle pedal..... you should hear the Throttle Body Adaption running after 10 to 15 seconds. Leave key alone for another 45 seconds and turn off ignition.

Restart the engine . This may clear the problem.

Otherwise seek help via http://www.iatn.net/shopfinder/ for a shop in your area.

The exclamation light is an indicator that the transmission has a problem. Take it to a transmission place,for them to diagnose before it's too late.

code p 1120 refers to throttle position sensor (TPS)
that unit responds to the accelerator pedal movement (APP)
===causes --faulty TPS--wiring -- poor connections-- TPS out of adjustment

symptoms include engine light on---no throttle response
reference site is www.engine -.comcodes

sounds like the starter silinoed is bad.should be on top of the starter.

Disconnect negative battery post for 30 seconds & reconnect. This action will reset the car's computor & remove the light.

h) Engine Oil Replacement Reminder
Light (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)
This light reminds you when to replace
the engine oil.
This light will come on when the ignition
key is turned to “ON” and will go off after
about a few seconds.
When you drive for about 8000 km (5000
miles) after the engine oil replacement,
this light illuminates for about 3 seconds
and then flashes for about 12 seconds
with the ignition key turned to “ON” position.
If you continue driving without the
engine oil replacement, and if the driving
range exceeds 12000 km (7500 miles), the
light will come on after the ignition key is
turned to “ON” position. The light will remain
on thereafter.
If the light is flashing, we recommend that
you replace the engine oil at an early
opportunity depending on the driving and
road condition. If the light comes on, replace
it as soon as possible.
You need to reset the light after the engine
oil replacement. Reset the light by
following the procedure below:
1. Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position
with the odometer reading shown.
(For details, see “Odometer and two
trip meters” on page 136 in this Section.)
2. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position
while holding down the trip meter
reset button.
Hold down the button until the light goes
off. Before the light goes off, it illuminates
for 3 seconds, flashes for 2 seconds and
illuminates for 1 second.
If the system fails to reset, the light will
remain flashing.


I copied this from page 143 of the owners manual for the 2004 4Runner