What does the PassLock light on the dash mean?

What does the PassLock light on the dash mean?

It beeped at me a couple of times, like when you try and lock the door with the key fob but one of the doors is still open, but started no problem. The passlock indicator on the dash was solid red, then turned off a couple of seconds after I started the truck and remained off while the truck idled. OK, all good, I thought.

What should I do if my PassLock light is not working?

Try the battery disconnect first. Always disconnect the negative battery cable first, whether disconnecting one or both. After disconnecting the negative cable, touching it to the positive cable can help drain the capacitors that sometime keep thing from resetting. Leaving the key in ACC probably won’t help your issue.

Why is the PassLock light blinking when I lock my truck?

I turned the truck off, went to use the key fob to lock the doors and saw that the red passlock light on the dash is now blinking when the truck is locked. Now, this may be normal and I never really noticed it before, as I don’t usually look in the window when I lock the truck. I just listen to hear the locks engage and walk away.

When does the PassLock light work on a GMC Canyon?

It only works with PassLock when the key is in the on or start positions. With my truck, the security light flashes five times after the doors are locked with the remote, then stops. It does not continue to flash.

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.

How long does it take for a car security light to go out?

With the key still in the run position wait 10 minutes and the security light should blink and then go out. Turn the key off and wait 5 seconds. Repeat these steps for a total for 3, 10 minute cycles.

What happens if a car security light is blinking?

If the security light is blinking the immobilizer system is enabled and will not allow the car to start. What Goes Wrong? Most cars today have a security system built into the electrical system (BCM – Body control module) to deter from theft. The problem is it can sometimes stop the person that owns the car from starting the engine as well.

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.