Security Bypass

[9c3]

2000 Grand Am

So my ignition switch is busted and I got the car started and running by basically hotwiring it, however, it won't shift out of park.

Is there a way to bypass this? There is a steady "SECURITY" light thats on that probably has something to do with why I can't shift.

[xeroinfinity]

So youre saying you can start it and it runs ?

I dont think it'll shift out of park with out the Brake/Trans Shift Interlock - BTSI solenoid engauging, and the key needs to be in the run position(foot on the brake) in order for this to happen.

Could try pulling the fuse for the BTSI, other then that replacing the ignition switch would work. lol Or dismantle the console and disconnect the BTSI solenoid.

[9c3]

Originally Posted by xeroinfinity

So youre saying you can start it and it runs ?

I dont think it'll shift out of park with out the Brake/Trans Shift Interlock - BTSI solenoid engauging, and the key needs to be in the run position(foot on the brake) in order for this to happen.

Could try pulling the fuse for the BTSI, other then that replacing the ignition switch would work. lol Or dismantle the console and disconnect the BTSI solenoid.

I hotwired the car by jumping a bunch of wires that hook up to remote start module. Yes, I can start the car and it runs with jumper wires. I turn the engine off by disconnecting these wires. The key won't turn no matter what.

Where is the BTSI solenoid located exactly? Or easier yet, where is the BTSI fuse?

[9c3]

Pulled the fuse and nothing. Still won't shift out of park. Could a stuck solenoid be causing all this? Also, isn't there a switch in the console somewhere that will override the solenoid?

[9c3]

Tore the console apart and got it to shift. Now I need a new lock cylinder I guess.