THe only place that has the proper equipment to diagnose the problem is a dealer. If you turn the key to the run position and let it there for 10+ minutes, it should over ride the system so you can get it to a shop to see why it is not working properly.
Oct 17, 2018 at 6:23 PM
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The security light started to flash so we did that wait 10 seconds thing an that didn't do anything. So then we took the battery off hoping to reset the system and that didn't work, Then today when we went to the car none of the lights are coming on at all and its not the battery, There is only a dinging sound but no lights, Also I have read forums, what is a valid mechanical coded unlearned ignition key?And where can I get one?
Oct 17, 2018 at 6:23 PM
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try resetting security system cause you unhooked battery see pic
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Oct 17, 2018 at 6:23 PM
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Yours may not have this system but try anyhow but if you need a key you have to go to locksmith or if you have a different key try that as well
Oct 17, 2018 at 6:23 PM
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Sometimes my car will not start right away. I turn the key nothing, the security system light comes on I have to waiit until light goes out, and try again what causes this problem.
Oct 17, 2018 at 6:24 PM
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Could be the key or the sensor in the ignition switch.... try this and see if it helps
GM PASS LOCK RELEARN- Ignition to "run" position, try to start and let key return to "run" position
Approx ten minutes security light will go off
Turn key "off" and wait 5 seconds
Repeat 2 more times for a total of 3 relearns.
Turn key off, then start it
Oct 17, 2018 at 6:24 PM
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my car is a 1991 buick park avenue 3800 engine.you can crank my car from the stater but you can not crank it with the key. my key has a cip in it .so i would like to know if the key or the switch or is both bad and how can i check to see. can some please help me
Oct 17, 2018 at 6:24 PM
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The keyless entry has no chip inside of it..check the switch to the starter.. I have the same engine.. Do you have an after market security system?
Oct 17, 2018 at 6:24 PM
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i just fixed a car problem just like it.I would first take the key to the dealership and have it tested. they have a machine they insert the key into to see if the chip in the key is good. if the key is good i would install a ney key and tumbler. there are two wires coming out of it and go to a connector under the dash. after fifteen years the wires will break.
Oct 17, 2018 at 6:24 PM
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I have a 94' Buick Park Ave. My alarm kept going off one day and 5mins later my car wouldn't cut on and it won't even turn over. I've been told I need to reset it. Please help me.
Oct 17, 2018 at 6:24 PM
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If it won't even crank, check the battery first. Use an inexpensive digital voltmeter to measure the voltage. If it's around 12.0 volts, it's discharged, commonly due to a defective generator. If you find closer to 11.0 volts or less, suspect the battery of having a shorted cell.