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My anti theft light is on and my car won't start

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Try to start the car then leave the ignition on for exactly 10 minutes then turn the key off(anti theft will stop flashing). and try to start it again..... might take three tries

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Most of these older GM's you can turn the key on and leave it on for 10-15 minutes, come back after that time and see if the anti-theft light has either went off or is blinking. If it has turn key off and turn back on, do this 2-3 times it will reset the anti-theft system. After it resets, light should go off and it should crank. Hope this helps

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  • Posted on Aug 07, 2010

SOURCE: When anti theft light is blinking the car wont

On a 2003 Chevy Maibu the theft system light comes on and blinks when the system is triggered. The car will not start and the fuel pump cuts out. You must turn key to on and have all doors closed. Keep the key to on for 10 mins til theft light turns solid and then disappears. Then turn key to start and it should fire up.

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  • Posted on Feb 14, 2010

SOURCE: Service anti theft system light is on, car won't

Try turning the key to the on position with the dash lights on. Let the vehicle sit for 15 minutes with the drivers door open. That should reset the anti-theft device.

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  • Posted on Feb 12, 2009

SOURCE: Chevy Tahoe 2004 Anti Theft Device has been activated.

leave the key on for about 5 to10 min then try to start. Are reset to computer by leaving the key on for 10 min and try to start the vehical.Do this procese 3 time then it shold reset

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  • Posted on Mar 27, 2009

SOURCE: 97 Chevy Monte Carlo won't start, security light is on

disconnect battery for 24 hrs so the computer will reset and if that dont work take it to chevy dealer and have them reset it manually

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  • Posted on Sep 11, 2010

SOURCE: anti theft light

to reset theft system--turn key to on, leave for about 15 minutes. after 15 min. turn key off, wait 15 seconds. then try to start car. to bypass anti theft system-- all gms===go to site- newrockies.ca/vatsbypass.

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