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Old May 2, 2013 | 6:43 PM
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Unhappy Theft System Light On/Will Not Start

In need of any advice I can get at this point. I have tried many reset tricks, had a mechanic hook it up to his computer and it showed nothing. He said it might (might) be the switch $300 but it may be something else??? The theft system light stays on (does not blink) when key is on and when you turn the key you can hear a (hiss) that is showing that the fuel injector is trying but stops. I have read many bypass blogs and have seen many kits you can buy but I really have a gut feeling it is much simpler than paying for and trying all of that stuff. Any ideas????? (By the way let me just mention this anti theft system GM put on these cars are just ridiculous)
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Old May 2, 2013 | 7:40 PM
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What year and make? More or less its your anti-theft unit for your PCM (Power Control Module) acting in play. You ever try to remove the radio or that it has a anti-theft code for it and will lock you out.
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Old May 2, 2013 | 9:00 PM
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Not knowing year model ect. I know if I pull the fuse on my 96 theft light will come, and it won't do squat.
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Old May 7, 2013 | 12:10 PM
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It's a 98! What fuse are you talking about?
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Old May 7, 2013 | 2:04 PM
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The one marked theft.
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Old May 29, 2013 | 1:38 AM
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Sorry had a problem getting on here!! Still need help! I did check the fuse and it was fine?? Please someone helppppp!!!!
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