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How do I fix the security system? the security light comes on and it wont crank. Does it reset itself?

Iv had the key checked, changed the brain box. it wouldnt crank yesterday but this morning it cranked right up

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Unhook the positive battery cable for about 10 minutes, then reconnect it. In most cases this will reset the computers. If this does not work you can purchase a VATS bypass module on line, which is easy to install and bypasses the anti theft computer and chip in the ignition. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Painless-Wiring-64024-Vats-Module-92-02-Camaro-Caprice-Corvette-Impala-/311573614728?hash=item488b3c1088:g:BRoAAOSwZtJW8lrx&vxp=mtr Instruction on how to install it and how to get the correct one are included.

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The security, antitheft or lock picture/icon is a visual indication that something in the car's antitheft system is failing. In most GM cars and trucks there is a hidden system that most people are unaware even exists. From the moment you put your key in the ignition, there begins a constant line of communication between your key's security chip or transponder, to the ignition's lock cylinder, and then to the car's TDM (Theft Deterrent Module). These 3 parts are in CONSTANT communication. If the key is in the ignition, then these parts are sending signals to each other. The security light illuminates when that signal gets broken, even just for a second. When the signal breaks, the car misinterprets this as an attempt at theft and goes into antitheft mode. The car thinks its being stolen or hotwired because it is not getting that signal from YOUR specific key. This is why the security light turns on and shuts down your vehicle. This link explains it pretty well.
http://www.diy-gm-security.com/

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    The security, antitheft or lock picture/icon is a visual indication that something in the car's antitheft system is failing. In most GM cars and trucks there is a hidden system that most people are unaware even exists. From the moment you put your key in the ignition, there begins a constant line of communication between your key's security chip or transponder, to the ignition's lock cylinder, and then to the car's TDM (Theft Deterrent Module). These 3 parts are in CONSTANT communication. If the key is in the ignition, then these parts are sending signals to each other. The security light illuminates when that signal gets broken, even just for a second. When the signal breaks, the car misinterprets this as an attempt at theft and goes into antitheft mode. The car thinks its being stolen or hotwired because it is not getting that signal from YOUR specific key. This is why the security light turns on and shuts down your vehicle. This link explains it pretty well.

    http://www.diy-gm-security.com/












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Sounds like gem module I had a 2001 did the same took batt cable off for 10 min and put back on and it worked for awhile it's the anti theft module a dealer can remove in for $ 150 hope that helps hope that helps

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    sounds like gem module I had a 2001 did the same took batt cable off for 10 min and put back on and it worked for awhile it's the anti theft module a dealer can remove in for $ 150 hope that helps

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