MY CAR WONT START BECAUSE OF A SECURITY LOCK, WHY?

Asked by SPIDERJOE Dec 31, 2006 at 11:57 AM about the 1991 Chevrolet Camaro RS Coupe RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

MY CAR WONT START BECAUSE OF A SECURITY LOCK AND I DONT KNOW WHY. IS THERE SOME WAY TO OVER RIDE IT OR IF SO JUST TAKE IT OUT?

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Hello, There can be many causes for the security lock. It can be caused by having the system reset and not re-enabled (i.e. by a place like Jiffy Lube). Here is a good explanation of how the system works: http://www.thirdgen.org/vats_passkey_system You may need to contact the dealer to get the correct codes to restart the car, but hopefully, the link above should help. Best of luck CarGrrl

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this could be a helpful site to look at http://www.thirdgen.org/vats_passkey_system

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My 97 z28 has that problem. I measured the resistor in the key and no made a new resistor. I had to be put it in a connector under the steering wheel. It fires right up but the car will not start without it. Haven't had a problem since.

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