The security light is on in my car and the car wont start. BUICK?

Q. The security light is on in my car and the car wont start. Everything else seems ok, the radio and all lights work. Its just that the starter wont roll over. Its a Buick Lesabre 1998.

A. This is a common problem in GM vehicles. Gm has been putting an anti theft security system in cars since 1982. The system on your car is call VATS. The idea is that the ignition doesnt just use the key, but reads that little chip in your key also. The starter will not start until the theft deterrent module recieves the proper signal from your key/ignition. This prevents people hot wiring your vehicle and stealing it. The problem being that these system tend to get worn out or fail and then lock you out, thinking you are a theif. Your vehicle has gone into anti theft mode.

Luckily there are ways to beat this system now, and even to beat the system that came after VATS. The next failed system was called Passlock. It didnt work with a chip in the key, but rather a transponder in the key. We can beat those too. Check out this link for just about everything you need to know on the GM SECURITY LIGHT issue.

http://vatspasslockpasskeysecurityhelp.yolasite.com/

Remember for anybody else reading this. You can now fix many different makes yourself.
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What does it mean when the security light comes on, in a 1995 buick lesabre? is the car safe to drive?

Q. The security light came on when I started the car, and stayed on. The car did not seem to have any problems. How safe is it to drive the car? How do I get the light to go off?

A. only light that is coming on,more than one,low charging system that light should be on too,if not turn the key over three times ,on,off no start,since it is still running fine for you if that does not work,have your remoteless key checked for free at a lot of places

Why is the security light on my Camaro coming on all of the sudden?

Q. I've had a '97 Camaro for a few months and all of the sudden the security light is coming on when I try to start it disabling the starter. I've been using the same key the whole time. I have had no problems with this car until now. I have to wait 3 minutes and then it will start. The key is in good shape. Not dirty or wet. Is there an underlying issue I should check out? Thanks.

A. Do NOT replace the ignition by yourself! My car's ignition was replaced by the dealer (not a Chevy dealer, just a used car lot) and now my light will NEVER go off. Take it to a Chevy dealer and they CAN help you. If it is the ignition then they will be able to fix it, but if you replace the ignition yourself then you risk having that light on forever because the ignition was not programmed into the car's security system. The guy I got my car from said they didn't have a key for my car and that is why they replaced the ignition but if he would have actually read the owner's manual it says that if you take it to a dealer they can make a new key that is made specifically for that ignition. I don't know what could be wrong with it, but if you have the funds to do so, I would take it to a Chevy dealer.

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