1999 SSEi Pass Key
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Re: 1999 SSEi Pass Key
Originally Posted by 99SSEI
My security light is constantly on. The car operates as normal. Any clues how to fix / correct?
You can bypass the resistance reading at the lock cylinder by inserting resistors at the plug near the base of the steering column that are equal to the key'* resistnace in the chip. Or you can do as I am doing, enjoying that the readings failed while the car was running and the unit has gone into bypass mode and everything operates great--just no security reading from the aresistor in the chip.
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It'* not VATS. That'* somewhat seperate from the security system. My guess due to the age of your car is the trunk latch tamper safety switch has failed.
Open the trunk and remove the carpet from underneath the trunk lid. You'll see a small cable that comes from the trunk lock cylinder. This breaks off the cylinder when it gets old. Follow the cable up to a single-wire connector. Disconnect it. See if the security light goes out.
This safety is designed to set off the alarm and disable the ignition if someone tampers with the trunk lock cylinder. I currently have it disabled on my SSEi for this very reason. It failed, leaving the security light on at all times. A few others here have had the same failure.
Open the trunk and remove the carpet from underneath the trunk lid. You'll see a small cable that comes from the trunk lock cylinder. This breaks off the cylinder when it gets old. Follow the cable up to a single-wire connector. Disconnect it. See if the security light goes out.
This safety is designed to set off the alarm and disable the ignition if someone tampers with the trunk lock cylinder. I currently have it disabled on my SSEi for this very reason. It failed, leaving the security light on at all times. A few others here have had the same failure.
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FYI there is another sensor.. at the left of the radiator support. right behind the headlight . If the wire to the switch is removed or the switch fails you might get a light. (I'm not 100% on the security for the hood switch though)
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I saw the single cable that comes from the trunk lock cylinder, that plugged into two wires. I disconnected it and the security light did not go out.
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Originally Posted by willwren
It'* not VATS. That'* somewhat seperate from the security system. My guess due to the age of your car is the trunk latch tamper safety switch has failed.
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Is the security system for the doors and theft also using the same light?
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If his doors are showing as open to the system..they should also show on the DIC. Being the 99 Ei.. the DIC will drive you nuts on an open door.