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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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I'm having a problem with my security system. There is a waiting time of approximately 4 minutes if the key or whatever causes the security light to come on and the car won't start. This has been happening alot lately. Is there something that I can check or replace to keep this from happening so much.
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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1st: include yr of car in your post
2nd: type of system, aftermarket, VATS, GM w/VATS?
otherwise its hard to answer a question.
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 01:10 PM
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Sorry about that. New member! My vette is a 1995, no after market anything. Lately, when I turn the key, the security light comes on and the car won't start. It then takes about 4 minutes to reset itself before I can try another attempt. It's been happening alot lately.
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 01:40 PM
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Very likely the same problem as this:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1752738
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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Most likely a vats problem; very common on C4s. You can disable it with a computer reprogram or you can wire in the proper resistor to the dash wiring which is what I did on my 87 with minimal cost and hassle.
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