1999 Cadillac Deville

Tiny
WILLIAM99SLACK
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  • 1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE
  • V8
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 71,000 MILES
Sometimes when I try to start my car it tells me to remove the key and wait 3 minutes sometimes it tells me security system problems car may not restart but it always does
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 AT 10:56 PM

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Tiny
FACTORYJACK
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Could be an indication of a faulty key, or failing ignition lock cylinder. Try a second key, and see if the problem persists. A large percentage of the time, it's the wires that relay the key resistance value to the vats module, breaking at the cylinder.
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Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 AT 11:38 PM

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