Theft System Light On While Driving

Current automobiles use a theft deterrent alarm system to prevent break ins.

Theft system light on while driving.

05 colorado 5 cyl. The light on is just an annoyance. The way you do this is first to look at the dash to see if the anti theft light is on. That means the system experienced a fault after starting and it recognizes it as a false positive.

These systems used a dash mounted security or theft light which can be yellow or red in color. I m really hoping that this will resolve itself as i can t afford any expensive repairs nor can i afford to trade in my car for another i owe way to much on the one i currently have. Apparently that s the car s anti theft system. This will continue for several minutes unless you deactivate the alarm.

After about 2 or 3 minutes it will restart. The display of the car behind the steering will light up and will show the anti theft light blinking or constantly lit. When it blinked on the car lost traction in gear. After doing this you have to wait ten to fifteen minutes.

No reaction from starter but gauges come on. Insert the key into the ignition and turn it on to the position where the accessories are activated but not the engine. This is the position that activates the accessories such as your lights and radio. I pull over put in park and try to restart.

Depending on the current status of the system the warning light will be off on steady or flashing. Check the anti theft light again. Have also had issues with the truck consistently starting and the steering wheel whipped out of my hands twice while driving in reverse. This type of anti theft system is designed to prevent the vehicle from starting unless the correct ignition key is used.

I ve had the truck shut off flashes multiple codes. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on there may be a problem with the passlock system. I was driving and the theft deterrent light came on. After deactivating it you can reset the alarm to ensure that your gm vehicle security system is set correctly.

Service stabilitrac service theft deterrent system roll window down and back up trailer brake system etc my truck in particular is a wreck. Leave the key in this position for at least 10 minutes. I m waiting to hear back from a chevy technician i contacted my dealership in their chat. Your vehicle will not be protected by passlock and you should see your dealer.

The horn will sound while the headlights flash on and off. I was able to re start the car but within a few minutes the immobiliser light would blink on again and then off. When the theft light comes on while driving you re home free. If it is then put the key in the ignition and turn it to the on position.