I have 2000 alero yesterday the security light is blinking.try to started but light keep blinking,car did not start. ten minutes later car started.friends say take it to delarship and fix the chip in the ignation key. that the problem is that true?

My 2003 Oldsmobile alero does this on occasion. Turn the key over just to the on position, not the acc (all the way) position. You will see the security light blinking during this time. After ten minutes, the light will stop flashing and you can now turn the key OFF and then crank the car. It's annoying but so simple.

sound like theft security problem.when you try ten minutes did you leave ignition switch on position for ten minutes until the security light turn off then turn off ignition switch for 5 seconds then try starting vechicle.when you do 10 minute trick security light has to turn off or disappear when you see security light go off turn off switch 5 seconds then try starting vechicle.

The Problem is your VATS security system. I just fixed this in my 96 regal 3 days ago. You can go the cheap way, and bypass the key. (link #1) or spend 200 bucks and rip that whole garbage system out of your car. (link 2) I bypassed my key, worked for about a year till the computer part started failing. then i just did a full rip out.


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the shop that told you they ripped it out only ripped you off unless they removed some aftermarket alarm system i,m a gm mechanic and if you remove the factory anti-theft on a 2003 olds alero it will not run ever again until re-installed make sure your battery is charged good turn igntion switch to run position but do not try to start security light should be flashing let car sit with switch on and light flashing for ten minutes light should stop flashing now start your car this is how to reset anti-theft was that worth $400.00 and again why let a bussiness named brakemax look at a no start condition keep on and you will be BROKE to the max HOPE THIS HELPS AND STAY AWAY FROM THEM YOUR FRIEND @ HELPMAX

TRY THIS PROCEDURE WITH IGNITION ON WITH KEY IN SWITCH.LEAVE SWITCH ON POSITION WITH ENGINE OFF. FOR TEN MINUTES WATCH THE SECURITY LIGHT IF IT TURNS OFF IN TEN MINUTES.TURN OFF IGNITION SWITCH FOR 5 SECONDS THEN TRY STARTING DO THIS PROCEDURE TWICE.IF CAR DONT CRANK THE DEALERSHIP HAS TO REPROGRAM NEW KEY AND IGNITION SWITCH.

Turn the key on and wait for the security light to stop blinking (may take about ten minutes). Then turn the key off and wait for at least one minute. Then try to start. That should program the key chip.

Is the security light blinking when this happens? (right hand side of the dash?) If so, it may be your passlock fuel shut off is going wacko? In the manual it tells how to reset the system. It involves leaving the key on for ten minutes until the security light stops blinking, shutting the key off, and then starting the vehicle. Check your manual. I had the 'no start' problem. I had it towed to the mechanic (with the key in the on position) and by the time I got there, it started.

you might have a clogged fuel filter when you run a car out of gas it sucks all the junk out of the bottom of the talk and the filter will catch all of that

With the new lock cylinder in it, turn the key on. The security light should blink. Leave the key on for 10 minutes, the security light will quit blinking and go out after 10 min. This will reprogram your security system and the car should start. Also leave a battery charger on it while the key is on, If the battery goes dead during the 10 minute reprogram sequence, you will have to start over again.

Hi, I just read somewhere on the WWW that the crank sensor and or fuse can be a issue. I too have a 2002 Alero.. Worst car I have ever owned!