What to do if your Chevy Impala has a security light?

A new battery fixed the problem. While that may not be your problem, it’s an inexpensive place to start. Turn your ignition to the on position. Wait until the Security light stops flashing. (About 5 mins ) then turn back to off.

What to do if your Chevy Impala ignition is not working?

What was the problem with my 2004 Chevy Impala?

A year ago, I had a problem starting my car (a 2004 Chevrolet Impala, about 120,000 miles). When I put the key in the ignition, the engine wouldn’t turn. I knew there wasn’t a problem with the battery because my lights, radio, etc. were still operating fine. Instead, I got a bright flashing “SECURITY” message on the front panel of the car.

How do you start a 2004 Chevy Impala?

Turn your ignition to the on position. Wait until the Security light stops flashing. (About 5 mins ) then turn back to off. Then try starting. This always works for my 2004 Chevy Impala. This is what I am doing at this moment. And YES. It just started! Works every time. Good luck! 6 years late , Dan. 6 years late , Dan.

How to turn on ignition on 2004 Chevy Impala?

Why is my Chevy Impala not turning on?

I checked online, and several car forums and articles claimed that this was a common problem in 2004 Chevrolet Impalas: some faulty wiring in the security system would stop the car from turning on because it thought you were trying to hot-wire the vehicle. After the first incident, I didn’t encounter this problem again until recently.

Why is the security light not working on my Chevy Impala?

Chevy Impala Won’t Start Security Light. If you’ve had trouble starting your Impala then you may have a common problem with the pass lock engine immobilized system. This system prevents the car from starting when someone is trying to steal it and can occasionally activate when you try and start the car with a key.

What should I do if my Chevy Impala won’t start?

Start the car following the third 10-minute waiting period. The car should start and stay on. If it stays running, then the codes have been relearned and the problem is solved. If the car still does not start then you may need to have all or part of the passlock system replaced.

How often does my Chevy Impala not start?

Within the last 2 weeks, this problem has become more frequent, occurring maybe 2-3 times per week. The car won’t start and I’ll get a flashing “SECURITY” message. If I wait a while (between 5 to 30 minutes), the car will eventually start.

When does the Toyota Corolla security light go 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.