Repairs could run from hundreds to over a thousand dollars.
Theft system light solid.
Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the on position.
After 1 minute start the car.
How to deactivate system on chevy malibu turn key on engine off let it stay on for at least 10 minutes then turn ignition off take out key from ignition switch.
Turn the key to start and back to on let it sit until the security light goes out.
Turn the ignition to the on position.
After you shut down your vehicle the next time you start your car the security light is on solid.
Ok we need to relearn the system.
Try the less used spare key which should be straight and not worn too much.
The display of the car behind the steering will light up and will show the anti theft light blinking or constantly lit.
Depending on the current status of the system the warning light will be off on steady or flashing.
This is a common problem on the following gm cars 1999 2004 oldsmobile alero 1997 2003 chevrolet malibu.
Insert the key into the ignition and turn it on to the position where the accessories are activated but not the engine.
You ll have to disable it with these steps.
Then do the same thing again and let it sit until the light goes out then do it a third time.
The system should read it better.
Check the anti theft light again.
Leave the key in this position for at least 10 minutes.
Google problems w malibu theft system.
You will use this module to bypass your security system without having to solder anything.
Could be a bad key computer or ignition assembly.
If the anti theft system has locked up your engine you won t be able to start it.
Replacing the passlock sensor with our module.
Check for the anti theft light.
It s located on your dash and will have a blue or red light.
These systems used a dash mounted security or theft light which can be yellow or red in color.
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.
This type of anti theft system is designed to prevent the vehicle from starting unless the correct ignition key is used.