Pontiac 1999 Firebird Owner's Manual page 73

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. The SECURITY light may remain on during this
time. 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
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
If you're ever driving and the SECURITY light comes
on and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if
you turn it off. Your PASS
not working properly and must be serviced by your
dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the
PASS
If you lose or damage a PASS
your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS
to have a new key made. In an emergency, call the
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at
1
(In Canada call 1
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Key II.
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Key II to have a new key made.
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Key II system.
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800 ROADSIDE or 1 800
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800 268
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Key II system, however, is
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Key II ignition key, see
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Key II
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762 3743.
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