Security system won't let car start

[redss2000]

i think this may be my problem?.... but i even tryed my spare key and that didnt work either

[xzaero0]

My Security Module went bad on mine ($$$), thats what the dealership replaced in mine and my buddies 2000 Firebird. Havent had any problems with them since.

[redss2000]

My Security Module went bad on mine ($$$), thats what the dealership replaced in mine and my buddies 2000 Firebird. Havent had any problems with them since.

price?

[Mastermindc3pro]

Have any of you had back up key sets made, if so how much did it cost you, i know i have to get one from like gm because of the chip in it.

[xzaero0]

price?

Don't quote me but I think it was around $200. Yeah it was a bit expensive but I think that $200 is better than having it not start somewhere or sometime when I really would have needed it to.

[redss2000]

i took it to the dealer... ignition cylcinder.... labor, parts, new keys 396.00

[ricefordiner]

mine had done this to me quit a bit...
died on me one time and i pushed it three blocks to an auto shop....

they replaced the starter and it hasnt happened since....seems wierd to be the started but i thought it was a bad key and or security

dude was your security light flashing when that happend to your car?

[redss2000]

dude was your security light flashing when that happend to your car?

sure was

[ricefordiner]

sure was

i was jus wondering, cause most of the time the lights flashing ment the vats. but i tried the vats thing didnt work but i prob did it wrong so ill try starter before i take it to the dealer!

[redss2000]

i was jus wondering, cause most of the time the lights flashing ment the vats. but i tried the vats thing didnt work but i prob did it wrong so ill try starter before i take it to the dealer!

odds are its the vats

[LS1buckey]

If your trying to start your car and nothing is happening not even a clicking sound then chances are it's the vats, the best and cheepest way to fix that imo is to bypass it alltogather.

[ricefordiner]

so let me get this straight RedSS2000 u changed out ur starter but it still ended up bein vats that caused the no start ups?

[ricefordiner]

thanks for your help but, i just decided to take it to the dealershit cause i wanted to fix it in the long run anyways well see how much the doouch glad bags charge.

[LS1buckey]

Prob gonna be over $100 when you could bypass it for a few dollars with no problems.

[Goldcuffs]

The ignition lock cylinders are EXTREMELY common on these cars. There are 2 very small wires that go to the cyl that read the chip and they become frayed and eventual break (causing a no start).