Truck turns over but wont start
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Truck turns over but wont start
I have a 2003 Chevy Silverado that I recently put into the shop for a mechanics oil guage to be installed in my truck (the cluster went out on it and it was the cheapest fix). After driving it back home, I parked it for the evening but when I came back to it the next day, it refused to start. It will crank for as long as you have the key turned but about 5 seconds into cranking, the security light (car with a lock in it) comes on and burns solid. I am at a loss on what it could be other than the security system preventing it from starting. Can someone help me with that?
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I have a 2003 Chevy Silverado that I recently put into the shop for a mechanics oil guage to be installed in my truck (the cluster went out on it and it was the cheapest fix). After driving it back home, I parked it for the evening but when I came back to it the next day, it refused to start. It will crank for as long as you have the key turned but about 5 seconds into cranking, the security light (car with a lock in it) comes on and burns solid. I am at a loss on what it could be other than the security system preventing it from starting. Can someone help me with that?
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It is quite possible that the key transporder (located within keyhole on the steering column) is not able to 'read' a signal from your key.
If you have another car-key, try with it.
It is also possible that the transporder it self died.
Best way to make sure is to read codes? Do you have any kind of a scan tool?