2000 Pontiac Firebird Security light, Car wont turn over

DEREKMCLEAN

MEMBER
2000 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
V8
2WD
MANUAL
107,000 MILES

Hi,
Just recently I went to start my firebird and it would not turn over. I put my key in and everything works fine, theres lots of power there but it will not turn over and the security light comes on. I did some research and found out that it could be my Pass Key so I cleaned it and retryed starting the vehicle but the same thing happened. A couple times when i've been driving the security light has come on but it has gone off after about 5 min of driving. Also just recently I have installed a aftermarket stereo deck do you think this may have anything to do with it? I dont know if it is just coincidence but the security light never came on before I put the new stereo deck in. My key appears to be in good condition so I don't believe that is the problem. Any ideas? I hear that sometimes repairs can be costly with this type of problem, is there a way I can override this safety feature and save a few bucks?

3 Replies

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
108,300 POSTS

In a 2000, the stereo shouldn't have hurt anything. As far as the no start, you're right. It is the security system. The good news is you know where the problem is coming from. THe bad news is the only place that has the equipment to check it is a dealer. It can be bypassed, but the dealer has to do it.

I wish I had better news for you, but that is the bottom line.

Let me know if you have other questions. Also, if you turn the key to the run position and allow it to sit on for 10+ minutes before trying to start it, that should bypass the system. However, that is not a fix.

Joe