Anti-theft reset

Tiny
JAMES_4031
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET TRUCK
  • 100,000 MILES
I replaced the steering column and now the security light is flashing?
Monday, January 30th, 2012 AT 10:18 AM

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Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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Pass-lock reset:

Disconnect the battery and hold the cables together for about thirty seconds then reconnect the cables before performing the procedure.Read it carefully if done incorrectly it won't work.If it helps let me know.

Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Attempt to start the engine, then release the key to ON (vehicle will not start).

Observe the SECURITY telltale, after approximately 10 minutes the telltale will turn OFF.
Turn OFF the ignition, and wait 5 seconds.

Repeat steps 1 through 4 two more times for a total of 3 cycles/30 minutes (the vehicle is now ready to relearn the Passlockâ Sensor Data Code and/or passwords on the next ignition switch transition from OFF to CRANK).
Important

The vehicle learns the Passlockâ Sensor Data Code and/or password on the next ignition switch transition from OFF to CRANK. You must turn the ignition OFF before attempting to start the vehicle.

Start the engine (the vehicle has now learned the Passlockâ Sensor Data Code and/or password).

With a scan tool, clear any DTCs if needed (history DTCs will self clear after 100 ignition cycles).

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers
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Monday, January 30th, 2012 AT 10:50 AM
Tiny
FRANCIE
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How do you reset the security system on a 1999 Chevrolet truck 2500 series?
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Tuesday, September 4th, 2018 AT 5:03 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi, our database showed this for pass-lock relearn:

Password Learn Procedure For Anti-Theft System
Password learn procedure must be performed if Vehicle Control Module (VCM), passlock module or passlock sensor is replaced. A password is communicated between VCM and passlock module to provide engine operation. If VCM is replaced, the VCM must learn the password from the passlock module.

NOTE: Ensure battery is fully charged before proceeding. Ensure steps are followed in correct order or procedure may need to be repeated.

Attempt to start engine. Engine will start and then stall. After engine stalls, leave ignition on for 10 minutes. After engine stalls the SECURITY indicator light will come on for 10 minutes and then go off. The SECURITY indicator light is located on right corner of instrument panel, just to the right of battery charge indicator.
After SECURITY indicator light goes off, turn ignition off for 30 seconds. Attempt to start engine and then leave ignition on. After engine has stalled, leave ignition on for 10 minutes. SECURITY indicator light will come on for 10 minutes and then go off. After SECURITY indicator light goes off, turn ignition off for 30 seconds.
Attempt to start engine and then leave ignition on. After engine has stalled, leave ignition on for 10 minutes. SECURITY indicator light will come on for 10 minutes and then go off.

Turn ignition off for 30 seconds. Turn ignition on and wait 30 seconds. Attempt to start engine. If engine starts, password learn procedure is complete. If engine does not start, ensure procedure was properly followed. If procedure was properly followed, check for any DTCs. If any DTCs exist, perform test procedures for specified DTC and repair as necessary. See the appropriate TESTS W/CODES article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.
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