In the key there is a small pellet that is a resistor set to a value that the engine management computer is looking for. If the pellet is dirty or wet the car will not start. Clean the key with WD40 or alcohol and dry it well. Then try to start the car. If no good spray the key lock where the pellet contacts are with Radio shack tuner cleaner (or electrical contact cleaner) if still no go contact a GM dealer for repairs.
probably your security system . Search google for "Bypass GM Vats Security"
1999 Chevy lumina, won't start, security light comes on ,can jump the starter but motor will only run for a short time , strong battery ? tried different keys , no good ? help
when i got into the car to start it it wouldn't even try nothing it had power to everything else and a new battery it just flashed security what can i do to disarm the security system
The car will start and run poorly in the limp mode and the check engine light will illuminate.
Clean the resister on the key with alchohol, dry and try to start the car.
turn on the car but (ready to start) then one press on remote control open then close
One reason a 1993 Chevy Lumina may turn over but not start could be the battery. It may also be the spark plugs.
Read the book and I mean read it all!
Possibly a problen with the VATS (vehicle anti theft system) See if there is a security light on the instrument panel that is on or flashing.If it is that's the problem.
bypass the vats on a lumina if you have the key there should be a pellet in it. using a multi meter check the resistance of the pellet. go to radio shack and buy the appropriate resistor (s). wire the resistors into the small wires at the base of the steering column. should be a purple with white and a white with black. the car should start if not recheck everything good luck How to fix security light on the dash board? You can remove the security light Bulb from back panel of instrument panel cluster. It is ok for starting without the light bulb. But I do not know if it cause other problem?
Try adding more gas
The security light has a faulty fuse and needs replaced. The vehicle not starting unless boosted means the battery has a dead cell in it .