2000 Chevy Venture
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tech = JK
question = I have a 2000 Chevy Venture and I was having trouble with
it.  I used my other car and let it sit for 2 months.  I have tried
starting it now and it won't do anything.  I have a battery charger and I
know I have power to it.  The dome and dash lights all come on.  I get a
"Security" warning on my dash now.  I originally thought maybe the
radio was tripping the alarm, but everything I have read said it should say
LOC.  It does not.  Please help.






JK:
The problem you are having is with the theft system to prevent starting, a
radio that says LOC or INOP is just a radio being locked and has nothing to
do with the vehicle anti-theft system. A common problem with your condition
is a faulty PASSKEY III module. This is in the column and sends a signal to
let the car start. You can try to do a re-learn procedure on the system.
Sometimes this will let the van start for awhile. But eventually it will act up
again. Also, if you have an aftermarket(non-factory) alarm or remote start,
these can cause problems in the factory system.
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