How to shut off the theft deterrent system

Tiny
GABEJAIME
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  • 2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 81,000 MILES
I tried to turn on my car but the car wouldn’t turn on. Said the theft deterrent system was on and I do not know how to shut it off.
Sunday, July 28th, 2019 AT 4:28 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

I would do a hard reboot of the system by holding the negative batter cable to the positive battery terminal for 1 minute to discharge all capacitors. here is a guide to help us fix the problem:

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

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Monday, July 29th, 2019 AT 10:47 AM

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