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2000 Chevrolet Express Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor.
Mileage: 221,839 miles.

Asked on January 27, 2013

Chevrolet Express Sensor Problem

How do u get a security light to go off and my van to start. i just had to replace the ecm after finding that it was split almost in two and now the security light stays on and the van will start for a minute and die. what to do? also here is a pic of the old ecm.

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Replied on January 27, 2013

you used a new one???? used will never work. you also must have it flashed to your vehicle..

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on January 27, 2013

No i used a new one that was flashed for my vehicle.

Tiny Response from mikerobinette
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Replied on January 27, 2013

the picture was of the old ecm.

Tiny Response from mikerobinette
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Replied on January 27, 2013

Just to add to this one You need to relearn the pass lock sensor turn the key to the start position leave the key in the run position.Wait for the security light to turn off ten turn the key off for ten seconds then repeat these steps 2 more times by the fourth time of trying to start it it should start. Let me know what happens.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on January 29, 2013

No luck saturntech9 it will not stay running and
Security light is still on. Am about to give up on the
Van

Tiny Response from mikerobinette
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Replied on January 29, 2013

Does the light go out after ten mins of trying to start it for each cycle?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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