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1996 cavalier theft system light stays on and car doesn't start?
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∙ 16y ago
I JUST wrote in here 15 minutes ago pleading for someone to answer this because I had the EXACT same problem-just replaced the cluster, tried ressetting the codes by pulling off the positive cable, and my car would not run...After reading and searching for clues and answers on this website, I found that someones answer-try to lock the car and unlock the drivers side door WITH the key- the anti theft ligh stopped flashing and the car started right up and ran fine! I hope ur as fortuante as I was cuz, man that was frustrating... Thanks a million WikiAnswers (and those who helped answer)!
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 16y agoI had the same problem. The keyfob battery had died. The keyfob enables the ignition when you open the door. Try replacing the battery on the keyfob and then open the door with the keyfob (regardless of whether the door is already unlocked) Also if the car battery had recently died or have been disconnected, the ignition will be disabled upone i) charging of the battery or ii) re-connection of the battery. This is a real pain. Again the only fix that I know of is to use the keyfob to open the door thereby disabling the anti-theft mechanism. Hope this helps.
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∙ 15y agoBefore anything is the sensor in the key loose, if so try your best to keep in place and put in the ignition and turn key, if still no respnse you may have use a small diode to loop the security system VAT wire under ignition.briantaylor282@Yahoo for more direct talk and i can walk you you through the process.
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