Ignition switch lock cylinder
I believe you turn the ignition switch to the "On" position (just before the start position). Depress the gas pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds. Then turn the ignition switch off. Then start the car to verify the warning light goes off.
On a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am: turn the key to the on position for 30 minutes or until the security light goes out. The car should start.
Most cars have it on the starter motor or on the fire wall near the battery. It controls the current to the starter and works only when you turn the key to the start position.
Because when you turn the igniton switch to run it heats up the coil which then in turn goes to the distributer and from the distributer to the spark plugs.
turn key to on/start,wait until theft light goes out.
If its the same as my 2001 malibu, you turn the key to the on position leave it on for about 10 mins. When the security light goes off turn the key to off. You should then be able to start the engine normally. Its the worst system ever devised.
Put the key in the ignition and turn it to the on position. Leave in this position for ten minutes. Turn key to off then to start. This should reset the security and the car should start right up.
turn the key to the on position but do not crank the engine. Leave the key in that position until the light goes off or stops flashing(I cant remember which) it will take a few minutes. after this occurs turn the key off. this will reset the theft system which has most likely been activated. the vehicle should start at this point. This is as good as I can remember from when this happened to my car,
Do you have an old diesel or a new one? If you have an old diesel engine, you turn the key to the "run" position and look for the glow plug light. Glow plugs heat the cylinders, and when the engine is warm the light goes out, you turn the key and the engine starts. On a new diesel, you turn the key and it starts.
Could be the ignition switch, the starter, a faulty wire, the battery...
turn your key to the "on" position for 10 to 15 minutes until the anti theft light turns off. Once the light goes out turn the key to "off" for 5 seconds then start the car. It should reset the passlock sensor.
No matter what anyone say's this is the correct way. Try to start the car..It will start then stall and go dead.The theft light will be flashing. Just leave the key in the on position for 10 mins....the light will stop flashing and then turn solid. Turn the key to the off position, now start the car. It's very simple and will only cost you 10 mins. of your time...Thank you smokingallowed for this easy answer....