Do a skylark have a built in theft system

Not sure what year make a model this is For but if it has a key fobs it may have lost its programming and you will have to take it to the dealership and have them reprogram the key fob.

It almost sounds as if the vehicles theft deterrent system is shutting down. Is your vehicle equipped with a theft deterrent system ? If so there's several things that could be wrong or it could be as simple as doing what's called a relearn for that system. Attempt to restart it, once it starts then dies leave the ignition switch in the run position, if equipped with a theft system ( check your owners manual) there will be a light in the instrument panel that will begin flashing , while leaving the ignition switch in the run position wait for about 10 minutes, the light SHOULD stop flashing. Turn the ignition switch to the off position and attempt to start it. If it still bothers you're either dealing with something deeper or different type of a problem. Good luck.

I have had the same problem. This has happened to me three times in the past nine months or so. Per the owner's manual, you turn the key to the on position and wait about ten minutes. This resets the system and when the "Theft System" light goes out, it starts right up. I did this each time and it started right up.

Turn the key forward 2 clicks, but don't start it. leave like this for ten minutes, no less. Turn key back, then forward to start the car.

This link might help you. http://vatspasslockpasskeysecurityhelp.yolasite.com/ Try the ten minute trick. If that doesn't work, do it 3x in a row. Of that doesn't work, id think about bypassing that anti theft security system. Your system is called VATS.

Turn the car on for ten minutes, then try to start, you may have to do this three times

My 2000 cavalier has done this for 6 months. You take your key out then open your door, wait ten minutes and the system resets itself and the car will start-annoying you bet!!!

I had the same problem with ours...

It ia a faulty ign switch lock (the sensor) > Expensive part >

Temp fix;

remove the cover underneath the steering column and locate the thin white flat (3) wire (runs from the ignition key lock down to a connector.

After starting the the car , dis-connect the connector under the dash that the Ign lock goes to , after that the car should start everytime.

You will need to replace the lock assy. if you want to fix this correctly ; I have been using ours for (6) months > no problem except the "Theft System " light stays on -

Does the light security flash,if so turn the ignition switch on/engine off.Wait for maybe 10 to 15 minutes.Until light becomes solid.Then breifly turn key to off then start.If this does not work contact dealer...

I have had the key cylinder changed twice on my 96 Buick Skylark Grand Sport and still having the same trouble. The car will start, it runs for about 3 seconds and shuts off with the theft system light on. I have reset the computer time and again and the car WILL run great for a day or two and then it gets back into the same routine. Is there a way to bypass the theft system? If so... PLEASE help me out before I take a hammer to it.