2003 Chevy Malibu Anti-Theft

2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU
165,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BILL_PLOTNER
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My car catches like it wants to start but immediately quits firing. The vehicle Anti-theth light is on.
It has done this at least 3 other times but eventually starts and runs for months before it would reoccurs.

What does the anti theth monitors. How can it be defeated?
Mar 17, 2009 at 5:58 PM
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RHALL77
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sounds like you need a new pass lock sensor. it islocatd in the ignition switch. i wouldnt try to bypass it. but if you need to get it to a dealer, turn the key off for thirty seconds, try to crank it real quick and watch the security light blink. when it stops blinking (10-30 minutes) turn the key off and try to restart it. then drive it to the dealer. if that doesnt work you will need to get it towed
Mar 18, 2009 at 9:54 AM
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BRANKO
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Try disconnecting the battery (+). That should erase anti-theft and enable you to start the car. Happend in my "99 Olds and that's how I fix it
Apr 9, 2009 at 2:28 AM
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RHALL77
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it may reset it but it wont fix the problem
Apr 13, 2009 at 7:39 AM
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