Service manual
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the key from the ignition. PASS-Key
TM
uses a resistor pellet
in
the
ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
When the PASS-Key
11
TM
system senses that someone
is
using the wrong
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key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. For about three
minutes, the starter won’t work and fuel won’t go to the engine. If
someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this
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time, the vehicle
will
not
start. This discourages someone from randomly
trying different keys with different resistor pellets
in
an attempt to make a
match.
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The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s inserted in the ignition
or the engine may not start. If the engine does not start and the
“SECURITY” light comes on, the key may be dirty
or
wet. Turn the
ignition
off.
Clean and dry the key. Wait about three minutes and try again. The
security light will remain on during this time. If the starter still won’t
and try the other ignition key. At this time, you may also want
to
check
the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”
in
the Index). If the starter
won’t work with the other key, your vehicle needs service.
If
your vehicle
does start, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your Cadillac dealer or
a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1
TM
.
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work, and the key appears to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes
If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet,
the starter won’t work and the security light
will
flash. But you don’t have
to wait three minutes before trying one
of
the other ignition keys.
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See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service the Pass-Key I1
TM
to
have a new key made.
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If you’re ever driving and the “SECURITY” light comes on and stays
on,
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you
will
be able to restart your engine
if
you turn it
off.
Your PASS-Key
I1
TM
system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your
Cadillac dealer. Your vehicle is
not
protected by
the
PASS-Key
I1
TM
system.
while the security light stays
on
as described.
So
you
should service your
vehicle as soon as possible.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key I1
TM
ignition key, see
your
Cadillac
dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I1
TM
to have a new key
made.
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