its the key resistor 97 Monte Carlo's are equipped with GM Passkey II. A wire runs from the computer up to the ignition switch and back to the computer (The 2 wires run into the steering column inside an orange shroud. The wire measures resistance from a resistor in the key. If you have a loose connector or if the resistor on the key is worn down... the computer cannot read the correct resistance and thinks the car is being stolen. If the computer cannot read the resistance at startup, it will disable the starter and fuel injectors for three minutes. The easiest fix (although it disables this security feature) is to measure the resistance in your key (the little chip on the part of the key that goes into the ignition) using a multi-meter, then buy a resistor from radio shack of the same reistance; then hook the resistor to the two small wires in the orange shroud underneath the dash going into the steering column (leaving the wires coming out of the steering column dead). This way, the computer always reads the correct resistance. If you're worried about losing your security feature, you can also place a toggle switch on the wire to disconnect the resistor when needed. If you don't want to get this hands - on... take it to a dealer for a new key and possibly ignition switch (40 for key / 90 for ignition switch)
Elizabeth Carlo has written: 'A Security Council revolution'
Ten Minutes at Monte Carlo - 1902 was released on: USA: November 1902
I have one, and it does have the tire pressure warning. It is displayed in the same message center as the low fuel warning, and it makes the same warning sound.
check your break fluid.
I also have a 1997 Monte Carlo LS 3.1 and I've had the same problem. It was the alternator.
i have a 2004 chevy monte carlo and the service engine soon light is on what does it mean?
Part of the hazard warning module
kind of had same problem but turned out to be something else but a guy who had a Monte Carlo pulled up to us and told us if our problem was the security light to turn on the ignition to the on position do not start car and leave for 10 minutes and then turn off and then try starting car and that should reset the security light he said it happened to him and that is what Chevy told him to do and it worked for him.
May be part of the hazard warning module - part of the switch
How do I replace the flasher and fues for the turn singals and hazzard warning lights.
The security system shuts the whole car down so that it cant be stolen.
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