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Question
Hello. I think I have a problem with the security/key for my '90 sedan deville. When I try to start it, everything goes on until the key is in the start position. Then, nothing. The battery seems fine. I read earlier Earnest saying something about "3 min mode" What is this, and is it something I should try? If not, what next? Thanks, Tim

Answer
Hello,

Before changing a starter, which so many people do for nothing, there is a good chance there is a problem with the vats anti theft system.

The two thin wires for the system that are attached to the ignition lock break internally and engine will not start.
GM charges up to $500 for a new ignition lock. I will tell you how to fix this problem if the VATS is the issue, which is very common.

As goofy as this test sounds, it may get you running good enough to take the car to a alarm store. They have extra VATS bypass kits because they come in every alarm that has remote start. Commonly thrown away or kept (both scenarios, so you have to call around), they can put in a bypass resistor to eliminate the VATS.

Once this is done, have them install a hidden starter kill switch composed of a harness and a toggle or some hidden starter disable.

the reason is, thieves steal any car all the time and the age is not important. Your steering column can be defeated in 30 seconds with a screwdriver and its gone! Not even gone in 60 seconds!

Try tilting the column in different positions and try starting. This may get the broken wires together momentarily to start.

The three minute warning was on 1994 and later models, not on the VATS one which you have.

If you have problems contact me through my website.

Good luck!

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