Security No Start
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Security No Start
HI everyone had some problems lately,My 98m6 wont start sometimes and the security light flashes.when the security light doesnt flash the car starts no problem.My fobs havent worked since I bought the car so Idont think that is the problem because they arent around the car when it wont start.I have the g.m factory battery and Im planning on putting in a red top this weekend.Is the battery no good?Thanks in advance for any help.Jeremy Civiero.
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Try cleaning the little pellet on the key with some rubbing alcohol. Then use a little compressed air to blow out the ignition in the dash.
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Originally Posted by screw991le
Try cleaning the little pellet on the key with some rubbing alcohol. Then use a little compressed air to blow out the ignition in the dash.
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Yeah ,thats a good idea unfortunately I tried this and it didnt work,I am hoping its a bad ground somewhere or the battery is losing a good contact because electronics and me dont get along.Thanks for the advice,any other ideas?
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Replace the battery and make absoluty sure that the battery cable terminals and screws are clean. The terminal bolts must be torqued down to 11 FT/LBS. After the battery change, clear ALL of your codes! See if you still have the problem. If so, read the codes again and post them here. I have some other things that you need to check after you do all of this.
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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
Replace the battery and make absoluty sure that the battery cable terminals and screws are clean. The terminal bolts must be torqued down to 11 FT/LBS. After the battery change, clear ALL of your codes! See if you still have the problem. If so, read the codes again and post them here. I have some other things that you need to check after you do all of this.
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Also check for any battery leakage coming from the positive terminal, under the battery on the tray and under the tray where the cables and electronics are. If you see any, clean it with a solution of baking soda and water or other acid neutralizer.
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Originally Posted by jeremy civiero
HI everyone had some problems lately,My 98m6 wont start sometimes and the security light flashes.when the security light doesnt flash the car starts no problem.My fobs havent worked since I bought the car so Idont think that is the problem because they arent around the car when it wont start.I have the g.m factory battery and Im planning on putting in a red top this weekend.Is the battery no good?Thanks in advance for any help.Jeremy Civiero.
I bought a new battery for no reason too. Just give it a try you will see. The dealer charges around 500 to do. Get it done its a damn headache.
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From: DFW tx
I had the same problem. When you turn the key, the ignition cylinder reads the resistance of the "pellet" on the key and passes it to the BCM. If the resistance is the correct value, it will start, if not it will disable starting for 5 minutes and flash the security light on the dash.
A new key cylinder fixed my problem. It could also be dirty keys, a dirty cylinder, or your BCM is going out.
A new key cylinder fixed my problem. It could also be dirty keys, a dirty cylinder, or your BCM is going out.
