Theft System Light Stays On

If the anti theft system has locked up your engine you won t be able to start it.

Theft system light stays on.

The passlock system on the 2001 malibu uses a key with a small magnet on it. This will also pre arm the theft deterrent alarm system. This magnet passes a sensor inside the ignition tumbler and the sensor reads the code stored in the magnet. Security light should turn on and stay on.

Wait for 10 minutes or until the security light turns off. Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the on position. The only time you need to worry about having an issue with the pats system passive anti theft system in your vehicle is when the light continually flashes fast when the key is put to the run position. Wait for 10 minutes or until the security light turns off.

If none of these 4 ways worked for you then you will need to disable the passlock here is a link that shows you exactly how to do so works on any gm car. Got a 1997 mustang 3 8 standard one day i turn it off and got groceries went to start it and the light came on it was flashing fast push it home tried it again and it restartstarted but after that it wouldn t start again disconnect battery left key on position and still didn t start i m getting fire coil pack end smart plug i won t start the anti theft light went off could it be a. Turn key to the off position for 5 seconds. If the anti theft system has locked up your engine you won t be able to start it.

It s located on your dash and. If the codes do not match due to improper coding or a failing key the theft system light stays on and the vehicle will not start. It is normal for the theft light to flash on and off once every couple of seconds when the ignition is turned off. Close the door and wait for the security light to stop flashing from inside the car.

Security light should turn on and stay on. Turn key to the on position without starting the engine. Check for the anti theft light. Check for the anti theft light.

You ll have to disable it with these steps. This is a theft deterrant. Another option is to close the doors first and then press the lock button on the keyless remote.