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Why is my PassLock not working on my 2005 Chevy Colorado?

Why is my PassLock not working on my 2005 Chevy Colorado?

On my 2004 Chevy Colorado 75K miles. Does anyone know if cutting this wire and thereby having the light on the dash stay on cause any problems when trying to get an inspection? I appear to be having an issue with the passlock on my 2005 Colorado I4. For the longest time, I didn’t know why my truck wouldn’t start.

How do you turn off PassLock on a Chevy?

Key on, press volume till readout says SETTINGS then scroll to the Security to toggle off by pressing reset ( watch YOUTUBE). I personally see no sense of having no security system so try the RELEARN method. Other thing is that the Ignition Switch has a Sensor on it and the wire clip comes loose.

What’s the easiest way to fix a PassLock bypass?

After two or three trips back to the dealer over two months it was finally fixed with a replacement battery. Easiest fix = cut the blue/white wire (search How To for steps). One caution, need to make sure truck is running BEFORE you cut the wire…

Where is the plug for the PassLock II system?

Any and all no start issue directly related to the passlock II system. Step One: Start the truck, leaving it in park, and running during this process. Step Two: Locate the plug pictured below, The plug is under the dash near the steering column.

On my 2004 Chevy Colorado 75K miles. Does anyone know if cutting this wire and thereby having the light on the dash stay on cause any problems when trying to get an inspection? I appear to be having an issue with the passlock on my 2005 Colorado I4. For the longest time, I didn’t know why my truck wouldn’t start.

Key on, press volume till readout says SETTINGS then scroll to the Security to toggle off by pressing reset ( watch YOUTUBE). I personally see no sense of having no security system so try the RELEARN method. Other thing is that the Ignition Switch has a Sensor on it and the wire clip comes loose.

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.

Why are there passlocks on all GM cars?

One of the more common “blotches” that is annoying, but easy to patch-up, is General Motor’s anti-theft passlock security systems. These security systems were incorporated into many of their models, including the ’97-03 N-bodies, to keep GM cars from being stolen.

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Ruth Doyle