PASS-Key@II
Your vehicle is
equipped with the
PASS-Key%
(Personalized
Automotive Security
System) theft deterrent
system. PASS-Key%
is a passive theft
deterrent system. This
means you don’t have
to do anything different
to ann or disarm the
system.
It works when you insert or remove the key from the
ignition. PASS-Key% uses a resistor pellet in the
ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
When the PASS-Key% 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
fiom 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 PASS
KEY
light comes on,
the key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition
off.
Clean and dry the key. Wait about three minutes and try
again. The PASS
KEY
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 the
other ignition key. At this time, you may also want to
check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the
Index). If the starter won’t work with the otherkey, your
vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first
ignition key may be faulty. See your Buick dealer or a
locksmith who can service the PASS-Key%.
If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or
missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work and the
PASS
KEY
light will come on. But you don’t have to wait
three minutes before trying one of the other ignition keys.
See your hick dealer or a locksmith who can service the
PASS-Key%
to
have a new key made.
If you’re ever driving and and the PASS KEY light
comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart your
engine if you
turn
it
off.
Your PASS-Key% system,
however, is not working properly and must be serviced
by your Buick dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the
PASS-Key% system.
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