How to deactivate the ainti theft system

Asked by April Dec 09, 2018 at 12:01 PM about the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Coupe FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

How can I get the theft
system turned off on
my car I've tried all the
rest key switch tricks
an none worked the
ainti theft light is
staying on an the bright
headlight indicater is
staying on it's not firing
tho

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This is a very common problem on GM vehicles. The security system is notoriously known to fail. Basically when you insert your key, the system checks for a certain signal. If the system cannot get the correct signal from the key, it assumes the key is incorrect or you are attempting to hotwire it. The system then goes into SECURITY lockout mode. (prevents vehicle theft) This will either turn off the starter, or the fuel injectors. This has been happening with GM's for a very long time. There are ways to bypass this now. Read through this page for info, solutions as well. Google these for info diy-gm-security & newrockies

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