Anti-theft light blinking?

Tiny
JOHN POTTER
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  • 2008 GMC SIERRA
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 362,250 MILES
I recently bought the truck listed above, it only came with one key and fob. Purchased 2x fobs and blank keys on Amazon.

Issue started today; the original key wouldn't work. Flashing anti-theft light.

Did the open door, insert/remove key x2, open door x2, insert/remove key x1, open door x2, insert key, close door, turn to on then off, remove key. It worked 2x today.
Got the keys cut, programmed the fobs.
Went home and tried to program keys but the original didn't work again and couldn't get it to work.
Tried the open/close door, didn't work.
Tried the 30+ minute relearn on new keys, didn't work.
Tried disconnecting the battery, no help.
Tuesday, July 19th, 2022 AT 5:42 PM

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Tiny
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Hi,

Without a key, it needs to go to a dealer that can get information from a GM database. I attached the directions below, so you know what needs to be done.

Try the key a few more times. Also, when you turn the key to the "run" position, does the light turn off after about 10 minutes?

Let me know.

Joe

See pic below.
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Wednesday, July 20th, 2022 AT 8:59 PM
Tiny
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It doesn't go out after 10 minutes.
But for your added knowledge, I did get the key to work. I pressed the panic button on the fob until the horn went off. Pressed it again to turn it off. Key worked after that.
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Thursday, July 21st, 2022 AT 5:56 PM
Tiny
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John, that's great news. Is the security light staying off now?

Joe
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Thursday, July 21st, 2022 AT 6:27 PM
Tiny
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Yes, it is and all keys work.
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Friday, July 22nd, 2022 AT 3:16 PM
Tiny
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John,

Thanks for the update. That really is great news.

Take care of yourself and please feel free to come back anytime in the future. You are always welcome here.

Joe
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Friday, July 22nd, 2022 AT 7:56 PM

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