Why is the security light blinking on my Blazer?

I had the same problem 2 years ago with my 2000 Blazer. I went through hell trying to figure out the problem with many mechanics. If the security light is blinking you have to wait 10-15 minutes for the system to recycle. When the light stops blinking it will start.

What happens when the GM security light stops blinking?

If the security light is blinking you have to wait 10-15 minutes for the system to recycle. When the light stops blinking it will start. Here’s the issue…the GM security feature is defective and there is no way to turn it off.

What are the warning lights on a Chevrolet?

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Chevrolet. Click a link to learn more about each one. They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray). There are nearly 50 of them so search carefully!

Can a serurity light come on while driving?

The light comes on while Im driving and it also wont start and the light blinks. From what I have been told if you wait 10 minutes it will start. After the 10 minutes if you turn the key on but dont try to start it and the serurity light flashes dont try to start it.

What’s the problem with the GM security light?

I went through hell trying to figure out the problem with many mechanics. If the security light is blinking you have to wait 10-15 minutes for the system to recycle. When the light stops blinking it will start. Here’s the issue…the GM security feature is defective and there is no way to turn it off.

What should I do if my PassLock security light goes off?

If nothing happens or the engine starts and dies, the security light will be flashing. Wait ten minutes. The flashing light should go off or illuminate without flashing. When it does, turn the ignition off, wait twenty seconds, and then try to start the engine. If it starts and runs, everything is okay.

What should I do if my Toyota Corolla security light goes off?

The ten-minute procedure involves trying to start the engine. If nothing happens or the engine starts and dies, the security light will be flashing. Wait ten minutes. The flashing light should go off or illuminate without flashing. When it does, turn the ignition off, wait twenty seconds, and then try to start the engine.

How to turn on security light without starting engine?

Turn key to the “ON” position without starting the engine. Security light should turn on and stay on. Turn key to the “ON” position without starting the engine. Security light should turn on and stay on. Turn key to the “ON” position without starting the engine. Security light should turn on and stay on. Turn key to the “OFF” position.

When does the security indicator light turn off?

Observe the “SECURITY” indicator After 10 minutes the “SECURITY” indicator light will turn off. Observe the “SECURITY” indicator After 10 minutes the “SECURITY” indicator light will turn off. Observe the “SECURITY” indicator After 10 minutes the “SECURITY” indicator light will turn off. Vehicle has now learned the new password. Start the

How to troubleshoot a Chevy S-10 Blazer ignition system?

Attach the black (negative) and red (positive) clips on the tester to the battery. Turn the key to the “Run” position and touch the probe end of the tester to the two wires on the coil by inserting the probe into the back of the electrical connector.

What to do if spark doesn’t work on S-10 Blazer?

If the spark is weak or doesn’t happen, replace the coil. Remove the plug wire from a spark plug, leaving it attached to the distributor cap (or coil pack on S-10s with distributor-less ignition systems) and turn the ignition key to the “Start” position. A bright spark should cross an inch or more to the engine block.

What to do if your blazer has no power?

If no power is present, replace the brown fusible link on the back of the Blazer’s starter. If power is shown on one wire and ground is shown on the other wire, replace the coil. Remove the electrical connector from the coil and back-probe the ground wire.

What to do if your car won’t start at PassLock?

A red (or yellow) “security” warning light will stay illuminated and the engine will either a) never start or b) start for a moment and then shut down. A temporary fix is to leave your key in the ignition, at the “auxiliary” position for about 10-15 minutes until the security light shuts off.

The flashing light should go off or illuminate without flashing. When it does, turn the ignition off, wait twenty seconds, and then try to start the engine. If it starts and runs, everything is okay. If you get the same result as previously—nothing happens or the engine starts and dies with the security light flashing—wait ten more minutes.

How to reset PassLock on a Chevrolet TrailBlazer?

This may work: 1. Turn on the ignition, with the engine OFF. 2. Attempt to start the engine, then release the key to ON (vehicle will not start). look at ‘security light’, after approximately 10 minutes it should shut off 4. Turn off the ignition, and wait 5 seconds.

What should I do if my GM security light is flashing?

Insert ignition key and turn to the “ON” position. Do not attempt to start the engine. Leave the key in the “ON” position for approximately 11 minutes. The security light will be steady on or flashing for the 11-minute period. Do not proceed to Step 2 until the security light turns off or stops flashing. 2.

How do I Turn Off the PassLock security light?

The SECURITY light will illuminate. Wait 10 minutes until it turns off. 3. Turn the key to OFF for 10 seconds. 4. Turn the key to ON and attempt to start the engine. If it starts and run, the system has reset. If it doesn’t start or run and release the key to the ON position and complete the rest of the steps.

What to do when your security light won’t start?

1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. 2. Attempt to start the engine, then release the key to ON, vehicle will not start. 3. Observe the SECURITY telltale, after approximately 10 minutes the telltale will turn OFF. 4. Turn OFF the ignition, and wait 5 seconds. 5.

Why do my 4×4 lights keep going out?

The 4X4 lights on the dash blink or go out and the truck runs like crap. It will be fine for a little while but then the light starts going on and off and the truck runs crappy again. This problem I can’t figure out…any ideas?

How many warning lights are there on my car?

Click a link to learn more about each one. They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray). There are over 60 of them so search carefully!

Why is the 4 wheel drive light blinking?

The 4-Lo engaged the low-range transfer case for rough and challenging off-road driving. Fast forward a few decades and, enter the Actuator. The actuator is a component found mostly on modern four wheel drives and is designed to electronically engage 4 wheel drive.

Why is my neutral switch not working on my car?

This prevents the starter motor from cranking the engine. This symptom indicates a completely open electrical circuit inside the neutral safety switch which may be due to a faulty relay, blown fuse, or electrical problem with the switch itself.

1. Turn the key to ON and attempt to start the engine and release the key to the ON position. 2. The SECURITY light will illuminate. Wait 10 minutes until it turns off. 3. Turn the key to OFF for 10 seconds. 4. Turn the key to ON and attempt to start the engine. If it starts and run, the system has reset.

Is it normal for the security light to go off when the engine is running?

After the learn procedure is completed and the engine is running, the security light may stay on steady for a few minutes and then go off—this is normal. Depending on the system, replacement of key components will necessitate that a relearn procedure be completed.