Tag Archives: Theft
2004 Chevrolet Impala Passlock Issues
I have a 2004 Chevrolet Impala equipped with ”Passlock” factory Theft Deterrent System. Anyway for the past couple weeks SOMETIMES I can try to start my car and it won’t do anything. No crack or click or anything. Battery is good, changed the starter and checked fuses….etc. After researching via Google I’ve learned that year of the Impala is known for major issues with the…
1995 Pontiac Bonneville Will Not Crank Over
Live Chat: I have a Pontiac Bonneville that will not start. What year? What happens when you turn the key? Does it crank over at all? I’ts a 1995 and no it will not crank. I put a new starter on it and a new battery and still nothing i have lights but the gauge is reading around half charge. Does the theft or security…
How To Replace Pontiac Grand Prix Ignition Cylinder
My 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix se ignition went out of it. The key has the chip in it. I cant lock my car anyhow. So wondered if i could replace that ignition with a regular ignition with a key with no chip in it? I don’t want the chip in the key it means nothing to me. But my car is still descent shape inside…
2000 Chevy Cavalier Gauges Don’t Work
Have a 2000 Chevy Cavalier. The factor stereo got stolen and now the gauges don’t work, such as speedomoter, tac, gas, and temperature gauges along with the sun roof. it is a z24, and when Im in park Idling everything works. just as soon as I get down the road it reads “error” in the odometer, I bought a clip from a Chevy dealer to…
2000 Oldsmobile Intrique Won’t Crank When I Turn The Key
Live Chat My 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue does nothing once I turn the key!? ProTech: Is the battery dead? No new battery, and I have power till I turn the key… A common problem with your car is the ignition switch. Power is not getting directed through the switch as it should. You can try tapping on the key or jiggling it back and forth to try…
How To Remove Chevy Venture Transmission and Spark Plugs
I have a 2002 Chevy Venture AWD and I’m trying to separate the bell housing from the engine while the engine is in the vehicle. It has moved about 1/2″ and will not budge any farther no mater what I do ie. rase/lower the engine. Any help would be appreciated. Have you taken off the three torque converter bolts that attach to the flywheel? Yes, I’ve…
1998 Pontiac Bonneville Security Light Flashing
1998 Pontiac Bonneville just started not starting(no starter action) one time and then starting later. My security light flashing for 2-3 seconds and then goes out–so i don’t think it is the cause. ProTech: You probably have an intermittent starter problem. It flashes for 2-4 seconds and then goes out even though it will not turn over. All other lights are on and the BRAKE…
1996 Cadillac Passkey Problem
My 1996 Cadillac says theft system problem and car will not start. ProTech: You probably have a bad ignition cylinder in your Cadillac. Can I take care of that on my own? Are you capable of disassembling the steering column? Yes. It also requires quite a few special tools. But if you are capable, go for it. Not entirely a hard job. The wires to…
2002 Chevy Impala Ignition Replaced But Still Won’t Start
I have a 2002 Chevy Impala and had the ignition replaced and still having problem with starting, security light still comes on. Ok, what exactly did you have replaced? The ignition switch. Alright, the switch itself has nothing to do with the security light coming on. You most likely need a new ignition cylinder and Passlock sensor housing…that is what goes inside the switch. That…
1999 Silverado Security Light and Won’t Start
I have a Chevy Silverado 1999 turns over but no fuel and no spark changed fuel pump cam sensor Crankshaft sensor still nothing some one told me I need to have my key reprogrammed. ProTech: Is the security light on? Yes. Then that is your issue. The theft deterrent system will kill the fuel enable signal so the truck won’t start. Your Silverado does not…
Theft Relearn Procedure For 2008 Chevy Malibu
My security lock light is on and don’t know why or what to do! but my car will not start! Please help! Protech: What year and model car do you have? 2008 Chevy Malibu. You can try a theft re-learn procedure, but it may only be a temporary fix. More than likely you have a problem with the ignition cylinder and/or key, with the security…
How To Reset Pontiac Grand Am Security Light
I have a 2004 Pontiac grand am and my security light stays on how can i turn it off it does not have a reset button. ProTech: You cannot just turn it off unless the problem is fixed. The security light is on because you have a problem with your Passlock theft system. There are temporary fixes, like doing a re-learn of the theft deterrent,…
How to Get Replacement Car Keys
Today’s newer GM vehicles utilize a PassKey theft deterrent system. Also sometimes called ‘plus key’ because of the little ‘plus’ symbol that is engraved on each key blank. Most times, an owner has two sets of keys that work in the doors and ignition of their car or truck. These would be considered ‘Master Keys’. The theft deterrent system knows these keys and corresponding password…
Passlock Theft System Problems On GM Cars
Ok, today at work I had the unfortunate pleasure of a customer that was a complete moron and complainer! She had a Passlock Problem on her car. This happens all too often in the auto repair field, and I’m getting extremely tired of people that have no idea what they are talking about trying to tell me my job! It all started out as a…