What to do if your Passkey wont start?
What to do if your Passkey wont start?
This is fairly easy to replace. Simply remove the plastic shround around the steering column and remove and replace the exciter. The second weak spot that can result in a car won’t start security light on in a PassKey III system is the Theft Deterrent Module
How does the PASSKey System work on a car?
It’s really the first PassKey system. Each key has a resistor pellet embedded in the key. When you insert the key, electrical contacts mounted on the lock cylinder read the key’s resistance and that reading is checked to see if it’s the correct key.
Why is my PassLock not working on my GM car?
However, it isn’t uncommon for GM car owners to experience glitches with their passlock system when trying to start their vehicle. When this occurs, you will see the security (Theft Sys) light being displayed randomly, plus you won’t be able to start your vehicle.
How do you disable the passkey on a GM car?
You can swiftly disable the passkey anti-theft system and get your GM started by performing the “relearn” procedure, which disables the passkey by resetting it. Insert your GM key into the ignition, attempt to start the car, and let it stall.
This is fairly easy to replace. Simply remove the plastic shround around the steering column and remove and replace the exciter. The second weak spot that can result in a car won’t start security light on in a PassKey III system is the Theft Deterrent Module
It’s really the first PassKey system. Each key has a resistor pellet embedded in the key. When you insert the key, electrical contacts mounted on the lock cylinder read the key’s resistance and that reading is checked to see if it’s the correct key.
You can swiftly disable the passkey anti-theft system and get your GM started by performing the “relearn” procedure, which disables the passkey by resetting it. Insert your GM key into the ignition, attempt to start the car, and let it stall.
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.
