theft lock out
05-19-2008, 06:57 PM
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theft lock out
I stopped at a wayside and when I tried to restart the vette I think the theft deterrent system didn't recognize my key and the car went totally dead. After I read the manual and waited 3 minutes, the security light flashed but the car still didn't recongize my. Eventually it did. What's going on?
05-19-2008, 10:06 PM
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Wounded Warrior Escort '11
If the security light is flashing, then the pellet in the key isn't being recognized. Clean it with a pencil eraser and try again. As long as the security light is flashing, the car will not start.
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05-20-2008, 08:33 PM
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I had the same issue with my '97. Neither key would work even after cleaning. It cost me $400 to have the dealership replace the ignition key barrel thing. A few weeks later it started doing it again. I did some serious research and tracked the problem down to the theft deterrant relay down in the passenger's footwell. Its a $35 part from the dealership, but I bought it from Redline automotive for $20. Simple fix and I never had the problem again. This may or may not be the cause of your problem though. Just giving you some options to check out.
