On my 2003 Impala, I just had inspected and had a catalytic converter replaced on, for some reason had the SECURITY light on while driving for a little while. Now it started and drove normally, unlike many searches on the Internet, which said theirs did not start. Why would the SECURITY …

I wish I could give you a answer. I worked with these system a lot at GM. What I can confirm is you are not the only one to have a illuminated security light and nothing happening with the car. You could be on the other side of the coin with these systems, a car that won’t crank with no apparent a…

Thank you for telling me that, because I have to take the car anyway today, so today would be a perfect time to have it looked at with a scanner.

I went to Advanced Auto Parts and after a scan, it said pass and No Error Code. So I don’t know what the heck is going on, the light never came back on though.

The simple scanner used by the auto stores won’t pick up codes for anything like the security system. You would have to get the code(s) read by a GM dealer or an independent that had invested in a good code scanner that can read the non-generic manufacturer codes.

Darn, I guess I will have to get it to a GM dealer then, but that probably will not be for a couple days. The car should be ok to run right? Until then, I mean.

My understanding of when the light is on it indicates "activated"or “armed” not that a failure has been detected. With the Ford PATS system your “THEFT” light will blink rapidly with key in “ignition” position when a fault is detected. There must be a illumination condition with the GM system that …

Well, how does one activate or deactivate or is it automatic? I mean what is the SECURITY system. Yes, I read the manual, but it’s not making any sense when I read it or when a friend of mine reads it.

This security system reads a code generated by turning the key (as I understand it) and the only security feature is disabling the starter when the wrong code is read. What I can’t remember is how a different code is generated by each turn of the key. When you turn the key it tells the BCM what co…

Lots on the Web about Passlock 2. If the light comes on while driving your car is not protected by the Passlock system. There is a Passlock module imbeded in the ignition lock cylinder. When you turn the key a signal is generated by the Hall effect system. A imbeded resistor sends or the BCM reads…

2003 Chevy Impala Security Light Question

Maintenance/Repairs

willey March 3, 2009, 5:55pm 3

If that light is on there should be a diagnostic code stored. Has anyone hooked up scanner to read the codes? If not then that’s where you need to start.

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