1999 Cadillac El Dorado Car Used Battery Died Bought New Replaced Lights

1999 CADILLAC ELDORADO
140,000 MILES
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Car was not used so battery died. Bought a new battery and replaced it. All the lights work, but car will not turn over. Dash reads "Theft system problem car may not restart." Called Cadillac support and they said I should disconnect the battery make sure everything inside is shut off and then reconnect the battery. I did it but nothing changed. I do not know what to do and am not a car expert by any means. Can someone please help?
Feb 28, 2013 at 3:26 AM
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you did what i was going to suggest.

most likely will have it taken to s a shop to see why the security will not clear.

Roy
Feb 28, 2013 at 3:27 AM
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