how DO you unlock the theft system

Asked by Don Aug 16, 2015 at 04:49 PM about the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier

Question type: General

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED ABOUT           
4 YRS, MAINTENANCE IS KEPT UP..

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canajun1 answered 8 years ago

My Cavalier is a 1998. This car has a "pass lock" theft system which was tripped and it would start but then die after a few seconds. I found out the way to re-set it is to crank the motor, let it start and stall, but leave the ignition engaged. The theft light then blinks for 10 minutes, then stays on solid. At that point, turn the ignition off, wait 5 seconds, then turn on the ignition again and the car starts up. Worked for me. Good luck!

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