Passlock System

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by Malibu_Newbie

The dealership meachinic (sp) said that this particular security feature shuts down the starter etc. and that I have to get something reprogrammed to get it to work again. I have called several garages in the past few days and they call confirm the same thing.

My repair info does not say anything about starter disable.
But it and me have been wrong sometimes.
But.
I would test the startter circuit and make sure the starter is working.

If the security light comes on for bulb with key on and then goes out you should have a go ahead on anti theft.

[wesley08]

I have a 99 malibu and the theft light comes on every time i try to start it. how would i by pass it can i cut the yellow wire and use a resistor if so where do i connect the rersistor at

[Malibu_Newbie]

Originally Posted by wesley08

I have a 99 malibu and the theft light comes on every time i try to start it. how would i by pass it can i cut the yellow wire and use a resistor if so where do i connect the rersistor at

You have to have the right resistor value but yeah this is really what I would do. When I did it I just cut the wire (no resistor not toggle switch) and now I am having issue (1 year later) and the car is undrivable till I get this issue fixed. So if you have an ohm meter use it to get you resistance value.

[wesley08]

i have ohm meter. How do i get resistance value when car won't start at all? and when i do where does the resister go 9what wires do i hook it to

[slls]

Originally Posted by wesley08

i have ohm meter. How do i get resistance value when car won't start at all? and when i do where does the resister go 9what wires do i hook it to

Read this whole thread from the beginning and your questions will be answered.

[wesley08]

what does BCM stand for?

[Malibu_Newbie]

BCM: Body Control Module

[Malibu_Newbie]

Originally Posted by MT-2500

I would test the startter circuit and make sure the starter is working.

Just curious is there a way to test this at home (IE not taking it out and taking it to town) to test this?

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by Malibu_Newbie

Just curious is there a way to test this at home (IE not taking it out and taking it to town) to test this?

Yes
Check at starter.
Make sure it is in park gear.
Jumper small wire to the battery cable post on the starter solenoid and see if starter works.
Or if you can find the small wire to sstarter solenoid you can jumper 12 volts to it for a starter test.
If starter works get a test light and see if small wire at solenoid is getting 12 volts on key on start position.
If no 12 volts go back to neutral saftey switch or ign switch and check for start position voltage.
Also check all fuses you could have blowed a fuse.
Good luck
MT

[Hoppy2]

Will the resistor work on a 2002 Olds intrigue?

[pozokopp]

I have read this entire thread and there is a ton of enlightening info here. I too am experiencing the passlock nightmare. the "theft system" light was on steady,cranked but no start.After trying the reset method in owners manual for passlock 2 with light remaining on and no start I began reading this thread. Since then I have tried all the methods suggested still no start. I checked the resistance from the reference wire(black) to the data wire(yellow) after cutting, I did this by turning the key to start with the vehicle in reverse. I read 1760 ohms( checked 2X) after installing the resistors(1750 measured) the light has gone out. I tried the reset/relearn steps again and still not starting. could the R value be wrong or is the problem something else, BCM maybe? Please help this is just the latest battle with this car. This is an 04 Malibu classic 2.2, auto trans, 150k, no reader so no codes, recent work: brakes, new cylinder head complete, exhuast manifold. If it is the BCM will I be able to use the relearn or does it need to go to the dealer for reset? I have not been able to get it started since the light first came on,or since the light has gone out.

[ponchonutty]

Sounds like it could be a BCM issue since you say the theft light is now out. Is the car cranking then stalling like it's out of gas? Check to see if you have fuel at the rail by having the ignition on then pressing the valve in with a small screwdriver. Can you hear the fuel pump at all?

[Hoppy2]

Bump.

Will the resistor mod work in an Intrigue?

[ponchonutty]

Yes.

[Hoppy2]

Thanks, I'll give it a go. It is to install a remote starter in it.