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PASS-Key@ I1
Your vehicle is equipped
with the PASS-Key
II
(Personalized Automotive
Security System)
theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key I1 is a passive
theft-deterrent system. It
works when you insert or
remove the key from
the ignition.
PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key
that
matches a
decoder
in
your vehicle.
When the PASS-Key I1 system senses that someone is
using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle's starter
and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter
won't work and fuel won't go to the engine. If someone
tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key
during this time, the vehicle
will not
start. This
discourages someone from randomly trying different
keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make
a
match.
The ignition key must be clean and
dry
before it's
inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the
engine does
not
start and the
SECURITY
light stays
on
when you try to start the vehicle,
the
key
may be dirty or
wet.
Turn
the ignition off.
Clean and
dry
the key. Wait about three minutes and
try
again. If the starter still won't work, and the key appears
to be clean and
dry,
wait about three minutes and try
another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to
check the fuses (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers'' in the
Index). If the starter won't work with the other
key, your
vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first
ignition key may be faulty. See your dealer or a
locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 1 1 .
If
you accidentally use a key that has a damaged
or
missing resistor pellet, the starter won't work.
The
SECURITY light will flash. But you don't have to wait
three minutes before trying another ignition key.
See your dealer or a locksmith who can service the
PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made.
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