2000 Pontiac Firebird security theft lock system

2000 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
164,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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CATHYOQUINN
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everytime i put the key in the ignetion the security light comes on and the car wont start. I have to wait 3 or 4 minutes till the security light goes off and try to start the car. this goes on about 5 or 6 times and then the car will start. what is causing this problem?
Jul 19, 2009 at 2:24 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It could be a sensor, the key... I hate to say it, but it could be several things. The worse part is the only people that will have the proper test equipment to check it is a dealer.
Sep 9, 2009 at 1:03 PM