1997 Chevy Camaro
V6
Warning lights = Security light - intermittent
work done to repair = cleaned key
tech = JK
question = Is it possible to disable the security system on my 1997
Camaro I believe there is a short in the wiring causing my light to go on
and off at times. This also is not allowing the car to start when light
is on I would like to bypass the ignition security if possible by
splicing the necessary wires.
JK:
The chip in the key is just a resistor. You can use a ohm meter to check the
resistance of your chip, then purchase a resistor of same value and splice
it into the harness at the bottom of the steering column. Small orange
harness with 2 very small white wires.
V6
Warning lights = Security light - intermittent
work done to repair = cleaned key
tech = JK
question = Is it possible to disable the security system on my 1997
Camaro I believe there is a short in the wiring causing my light to go on
and off at times. This also is not allowing the car to start when light
is on I would like to bypass the ignition security if possible by
splicing the necessary wires.
JK:
The chip in the key is just a resistor. You can use a ohm meter to check the
resistance of your chip, then purchase a resistor of same value and splice
it into the harness at the bottom of the steering column. Small orange
harness with 2 very small white wires.
Theft / Security Light
The security system on todays cars and trucks prevents the vehicle from being stolen.
There are many variations of the system going back to the early 1990's.
This warning could be on when the engine is running, indicating a fault has been detected in
the system. If left un repaired, there is a good possibility that the car will eventually not start.
There are several different possibilities for the cause of the warning, depending on the
make / model / year of the vehicle. Anything from a bad ignition cylinder wire, to a bad
cylinder to a dad Body Control Module (BCM).
The security system on todays cars and trucks prevents the vehicle from being stolen.
There are many variations of the system going back to the early 1990's.
This warning could be on when the engine is running, indicating a fault has been detected in
the system. If left un repaired, there is a good possibility that the car will eventually not start.
There are several different possibilities for the cause of the warning, depending on the
make / model / year of the vehicle. Anything from a bad ignition cylinder wire, to a bad
cylinder to a dad Body Control Module (BCM).
2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. Engine size: 5.7 V8.
Repairs for this problem: Rebuild on engine.
Question: Rebuilt engine. Went to hookup battery to do a start and the battery is arching like crazy.
Any ideas?
Repairs for this problem: Rebuild on engine.
Question: Rebuilt engine. Went to hookup battery to do a start and the battery is arching like crazy.
Any ideas?
Answer: Something is hooked up incorrectly, or backwards to
cause the arcing at the battery. Check to make sure all
connections are correct at the starter, alternator, fuse box,
etc. Check the ground cable and make sure it is hooked up
right and is tight. Check any sensors that you changed, and
trace the entire engine harness to make sure it isn't pinched
or shorted out. If you've had excessive arcing, you may have
popped one or more fuses, so check all of the fuses and
circuit breakers as well.
cause the arcing at the battery. Check to make sure all
connections are correct at the starter, alternator, fuse box,
etc. Check the ground cable and make sure it is hooked up
right and is tight. Check any sensors that you changed, and
trace the entire engine harness to make sure it isn't pinched
or shorted out. If you've had excessive arcing, you may have
popped one or more fuses, so check all of the fuses and
circuit breakers as well.
