Vehicle make/model = 1996 pontiac bonnneville
Mileage = 96452
Engine size = v6 non turbo
dash lights = security light
codes = none
work done prior = none
work done to repair = removed keyless starter remote starter and key
security was locking me out for days on end would start when it felt like
starting
tech = jk
question = security locking me out
will not identify key
this thing has a mind of its own
will start when it feels like it
it will work fine for weeks on end
and all of a sudden you cant start it
for hours or days security light
some times blinks and some times steady ?






JK:
This sounds like the common problem with the passkey security system. A common
problem is the 2 small wires on the ignition key cylinder break. This causes a loss of key
data for the system. Sometimes tilting the wheel in different positions will enable it to start
and give an indication of the broken wires. Click on the link in  the website for 'How-to, tips,
etc.' Then click on link to 'passkey ingition(chip-inkey) cylinder' for a good pic of the
ignition cylinder problem.
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