Car Alarms: security light on, car wont start, camaro z28, z28 ss


Question
I have a 2000 camaro z28 ss, and a week ago went to start it and nothing. after alot of looking and trying to fix this and that, and looking on the internet for answers we're pretty sure it's due to the alarm. It's a factory issue alarm, when turning on the ignition the security light stays on and the led light is solid, and the car won't start. Is there a way to reset the alarm, or anyway that we can fix this.. thank you for any help

Answer
Morning Ms. Lisa,
   Bad news I am afraid.
From your desription and the
make/model/year of the car you have there,
it appears you've reset the VATS.

The car's security immobilizer
reader at the key switch
does not recognise the coded
chip in the ignition key any longer.

You can try to put the key
in the ignition, turn to the on position &
wait at least 10 mins like that.
(Do not turn off the key switch before
10 minutes as elapsed!)

Once done, the key is re-programmed and
should allow the fuel injectors to work again.
The car would start now if corrected.

In some cases, the VATS (GM'S VEHICLE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM)
will re learn the code this way, and will then
allow the restart, however if this does not work,
then you can simply tow it to any GM vehicle dealer
to have the service department re code it.

There is a permanent solution though.
Adding the PLJX Self learning Bypass module (59.95)
will bypass the PASSLOCK system in your vehicle
for good. See this at www.PASSLOCK2.com

Good luck I hope method 1 does the trick!

ALARMTEK
PASSLOCK2.com