Lock Symbol on the instrument panel?

Tiny
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  • 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
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I had the negative terminal disconnected from the battery when I was going to replace my shifter cables. Since I had the center consoles taken off. I just had to jack up the car to get the bolt loose off the bracket and gotten the fuse box disconnected and out the engine bay. I also cleaned up the grounds while that’s underneath the coolant tank. Since I had some ground issues. I wasn’t sure with the new cables that I got where the right ones. So, I put everything back together. Then when I tried started the car. It didn’t start and the car with a lock appeared. I googled and tried leaving the key on the on/run for ten minutes then off for five seconds and turning it on still nothing. Is there a fuse I can pull and reinsert to fix or bypass?
Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 AT 7:40 AM

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Tiny
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You can't bypass the security system which is engaged. I would try a hard system reboot, please go over this guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/step-by-step-guide-performing-a-hard-system-reboot-for-your-vehicles-electronics-systems

Please go over this guide and get back to us.

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Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 AT 11:46 AM

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