2001 Chevy Impala security light

93,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BADJIM61
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my car would not start.
all funtions were normal but nothing when i turned the key. the lights radio seat belt bells all worked fine.
the security light was flashing, but the car was dead.
i waited a few minutes and it started right up.
it hasent done it since.
can the security system be by-passed without messing anything esle?
May 8, 2008 at 11:36 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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very possible will happen again very famous in GM
its the ignition switch
you leave key on for 10 min
if it happen more often change the ignition switch
May 10, 2008 at 2:52 PM
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