1999 Oldsmobile Alero security light in dash causes car to

1999 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
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SHINER07
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Electrical problem
1999 Oldsmobile Alero 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 100k miles
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hey i was wondering if you could help me out...my alero has a security light that comes on and wont allow the car to start..however if i leave the key on for 10 - 15 mins it will start then..is there anyway i can unhook this security light problem or fix it...if so how...thanks
Feb 25, 2008 at 3:43 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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GM PASS LOCK RELEARN- Ignition to "run" position, try to start and let key return to "run" position
Approx ten minutes security light will go off
turn key "off" and wait 5 seconds
repeat 2 more times for a total of 3 relearns. Turn key off, then start car
Feb 25, 2008 at 3:45 PM
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SHINER07
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is there any way i can un hook this...because i keep having this problem
Feb 26, 2008 at 4:09 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Not that Im aware of.You might be having a problem with the piece in the column that reads the keys, that is why it has to relearn them so often. Sometimes there gets to be a buildup of shavings from the key/tumbler that can cause interference
Feb 26, 2008 at 7:37 AM
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