Common questions

How do you reset the anti-theft system on a 2005 Chevy Cobalt?

How do you reset the anti-theft system on a 2005 Chevy Cobalt?

You can easily reset the anti-theft system by putting the engine into the on position and then pressing down on the accelerator three times in succession.

When did the Chevrolet PassLock system come out?

One of Chevrolet’s solutions for stopping thieves from driving away with a car is, coincidently, doing the same thing to the actual owner. Passlock is an immobilizer introduced by GM in many mid-to-late 1990’s vehicles.

How do I know if my car has PassLock security?

Immobilizersare “electronic security device fitted to an automobile that prevents the engine from running unless the correct key (or token) is present.”1Well, Passlock should be called the Great Immobilizerbecause not only does it stop thieves with no keys, it also stops owners withthe right keys. How do I know if my car has Passlock?

Where is the plug on a Chevrolet PassLock?

Step Two: Locate the plug pictured below, The plug is under the dash near the steering column. Open your driver door and stick your head on the floor near the gas and brake pedal and look up, it will be the big white plug staring you in the face.

Why does my PassLock not work on my car?

The following information can help to determine the cause of the problem. The PASSLock system does not disable the starter; it only disables the fuel after the engine has started. If the vehicle will not crank, PASSLock cannot cause this condition. If the vehicle starts, but stalls quickly, this condition can possibly be related to PASSLock.

One of Chevrolet’s solutions for stopping thieves from driving away with a car is, coincidently, doing the same thing to the actual owner. Passlock is an immobilizer introduced by GM in many mid-to-late 1990’s vehicles.

Immobilizersare “electronic security device fitted to an automobile that prevents the engine from running unless the correct key (or token) is present.”1Well, Passlock should be called the Great Immobilizerbecause not only does it stop thieves with no keys, it also stops owners withthe right keys. How do I know if my car has Passlock?

The following information can help to determine the cause of the problem. The PASSLock system does not disable the starter; it only disables the fuel after the engine has started. If the vehicle will not crank, PASSLock cannot cause this condition. If the vehicle starts, but stalls quickly, this condition can possibly be related to PASSLock.

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.

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Ruth Doyle