What does this code mean? "Remove Key and wait ten seconds"
Heel & Toe
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MINE TOO after recall
I got the same message after I picked it up from dealr for doing the recall on steering lock and replacing throttle position sensor.
After, i tried to drive off with message car just immediately shut off
so, I did what it said and it seems to give me warning almost all the time.
The stealership said, I had a "POSSIBLE" bad ignition switch this was after I took it back the second time. I am not to sure they know what they are doing.
After, i tried to drive off with message car just immediately shut off
so, I did what it said and it seems to give me warning almost all the time.The stealership said, I had a "POSSIBLE" bad ignition switch this was after I took it back the second time. I am not to sure they know what they are doing.
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I took it by the dealership today to have the VIN run. The column lock was fixed in 05. He told me to clean the resistors on my key with alcohol and that would more than likely fix the problem.
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It could be the key but way more likely to be the column lock even if all the recalls have been done. We read so many problems even after the latest GM "no-fix".
Get a CLB. $50 and a few minutes to fit and you'll be rid of the problem for good.
Get a CLB. $50 and a few minutes to fit and you'll be rid of the problem for good.
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I had a similar problem with a dirty resistor contact. However the SECURITY light came on and the car wouldn't start. I didn't get the WAIT 10 SECONDS message. I just cleaned the resistor tabs a little and that fixed the problem.
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like others have said, wash the keys resistor pellet with some rubbing alcohol, and while you are at it CAREFULLY clean the corresponding contact points in the ignition switch with the corner of a cloth dampened with the alcohol.
