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Passlock Problem, Won't Start & Anti-Theft Light Is On
2002 Chevrolet Malibu (Page 4 of 6)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Chevrolet dealer.
8.4
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $610
- Average Mileage:
- 81,450 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 119 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (46 reports)
- leave ignition on for 10 minutes and restart (30 reports)
- have GM research and fix their problem!!! (18 reports)
- had ignition module and harness replaced (5 reports)
- had the ignition cylinder(where key is inserted)replaced (5 reports)
- replacing sensors for anti-theft (3 reports)
electrical problem
Helpful websites
- Passlock/VATS Bypass - This site sells a part that will bypass your defective passlock system. You are not alone because many many people have been kept out of thier OWN cars because of this defective system. This part helps bypass the whole system so you never have trouble again.
- Gm Passlock Fix - $5 Fix to GM's ridiculous Passlock RANDOM intermittent shutdown. I just completed the fix, spending $4.22 at Radio Shack and 1/2 hour of my time.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2 years ago my car just wont start that anti theft light just a blinking take it to Sullivan Chevrolet in Champagne to get it fixed 450.00 they say so i pay i need my car , a month later the car starts this crap again take it back they say defect of part and they fix it again. Now i am hear almost 2 years later and the freaking car has done it again i am tired of this crap Chevy your car is a piece of crap i have been in the shop with this car for several different problems fuel pump catalytic converter and more some one help me i am not even done paying for this freaking car.
- Catherine T., Rantoul, IL, US