Happens all the time to mine. I wait 10 minutes on the dot and it starts. So if you ever want to steal my truck and this happens wait ten minutes. Usually when I have to be at work in 5 minutes
This happens to mine all the time. I can tell you what has worked every single time. Leave your door open. Put the key in but don't turn it. It will beep fast about 6-8 times. Turn the key forward to the accessory position. Wait until the lights all come on and stop flashing, usually 2-4 seconds. Then start it up. It's the most convoluted thing I have ever seen but it works every dang time lol
Recently purchased the truck and it happened to me while shopping. Waited 10 minutes and it started, but I work in a pretty desolate area and didn't want it to happen leaving work at midnight. Reading a bit, there is no guarantee replacing just the sensor will do it as it could be the cylinder itself misreading the resistance in the key (not a chip key). I cut the wire and it seems to have worked, but YES, the security light is on steady. Nothing some black tape can't fix :)
The following steps worked for my 05 Colorado. 1. Turn key to ON position 2. Wait for blinking light to turn solid. (Don’t let light turn off completely) 3. Turn to OFF position for 10 sec 4. Turn all the way on. The key to this was not letting the light turn off on board , only make it stop blinking.
Worked on my 04 canyon but I didn’t have to leave it running while doing it. Yes the pass lock light stays on now but I don’t care. I’ve had several issues since then ( about 3 years ago) but mostly sensors and ground issues. These trucks electrical issues are very frustrating. I’ve probably spent a couple thousand that I never had to spend chasing this stuff even with a qualified mechanic. My best and most rewarding options were to just look up solutions on RUclips or in forums and to spend several hours doing my own research.
Did some of the Passlock systems have chips in the keys? Mines a 2006 Colorado and I know for fact that it has no chip in the key. I got the truck in 2018 and it's had this problem since I've had it. It's progressively getting worse and very aggravating. When I shut it off, I never know if the Passlock will act up and have to wait.
The keys back then were resistance keys....the original likely had PK2 stamped in it. The computer actually measured the resistance in the key itself, so keys often had to be programmed to the vehicle. It was hit or miss if it would work without programming, but almost ALL aftermarket keys needed to be. I worked at a GM dealer back then
My old 87 Ford ranger had all the dinging noise and everything didn't have a passlock but back then all you had to do was unplug it under the dash now you have to cut wires and hope you don't screw something up
I did not do this. My truck does a security lock out about 2 or 3 times a year. Just enough to be annoying but not enough to inspire further action quite yet.
Just buy the OEM ignition from oriellys and swap the black sensor only no need to change the entire housing , And then do the procedure to pair the key with sensor . Total time 45 minutes to an hour, 10 min to Remove the steering column cover ,the lower dash below the column 30 minutes to pair key to sensor. Any sensor from 2004 to 2012 will work
@@mikspapa look for videos that show you how to change gm pass lock sensor. all you need to do is disconnect the battery. And you don’t cut any wires. Like this guy. Did. That reminds me. Every video on RUclips they say to use a screw driver to move the clips so you pop off the air bag. Well that will work it . But it could be a pain for most because of the angle . only takes 2 seconds if you use a small diameter tube or steel bar with divot in the end to catch the clip easier.
I remember when this happened during date night in the truck man 20 min of ac n radio killed the battery and when I tried starting her up mind u we were in a somewhat remote location from the city at this time ngl I was trippin for a sec but what worked for me was disconnecting the battery for about 5 minutes while I set up the jump box because I assumed the battery has died attempted to start it with the dead and passlocked truck it gave me the same results as the beginning of the video but I jumped it while turning the wheel to the left hard asf and left all doors open while doing so and she started right up and the problem never arose again hope that helped guys keep on rockin
Mannn!! Im glad I found this video! Ima try it TODAY! Cause this making me late for work and when im tryna run away from my girl when she chasing me with a knife. 😂 Update: Still came on!🤦🏿♂️😭 Didnt work for me
Have you considered changing the ignition , not the entire ignition just the part that reads the chip in the key. That’s usually the problem with the pass lock, there are videos on YT
@@Rastilin13 did you just do it recently.? , let’s go through with what you did. did you use a new or used ignition? What did you replace , the entire key housing with the black sensor , just the black sensor , or just the lock the key goes in on the right side. Lastly did you go through. Key relearn process ? It’s required to do the following three times possibly more. But three times is the standard. 1. (Turn key to on position ). but not far enough to crank the engine, leave in on position for ten minutes. Until passlock lock symbol stops blinking. 2.tun key to off position for 5 seconds 3 then turn key to all the way to start engine. Position “ it wont start at this point “. Then turn key to off position for 5 seconds. Then turn key to the on position Again for another 10 minutes but not all the way to start the engine, until the passlock symbol stops blinking. Do all of that 3 times. Total 30 minutes. Make you have a good battery I had to keep my battery hooked up to a charger for the process. If the engine starts before you do the key relearn process you’re good to go.
Mine cuts off and reads power reduced, then cut the switch off and let it sit and it starts back just to cut off again. It only does it in the mornings. Will this fix my problem?
My 2008 Colorado does this bs to me quite often. Easy fix that works for me is to leave driver side door open, put key in ignition and turn/leave to “on” position, wait 10 minutes and boom cranks right up.
My 2006 H3 Hummer has been gradually getting worse. Today I purchased a steering column from an o6 Canyon, from an auto salvage, and removed only the small round black sensor part. Two screws to get it off. I also had to make sure it was in park and turned the key to let the sensor come out of the switch. I then took the plastic off the Hummer column, three Torx screws. Removed the old sensor. Installed the new used one. Put everything back and followed the formula to reset the key. 10 minutes on, 5-20 seconds off. I had to do this four to 5 times, and it started. Been frigging with this problem for a year. I am not a mechanic, and have no garage to work in. ANYONE can do this. Hope this info helps someone.
Question! So far haven’t noticed that light but out of no where started having starting issues. It fires up after like 5-7cranks and runs perfectly fine or sometimes literally fires up right away. Went a week straight last week with no issues now all a sudden back to the same issue. It’s a hit and miss at this point and I’ve ran through everything I can think of causing this issues and it all checks out good. Plugs/fuel pump not even a month old. Cleaned all my sensors, replaced what needed replaced. Any ideas? It’s getting very annoying and will make it difficult to sell if I decide to do so after giving up on finding the issue.
Kinda sounds like an grounding problem your having I’d check and clean the ground fuse blocks located either side of the fenders there a very known problem for these trucks and cause all sorts of funny issues
Happens all the time to mine. I wait 10 minutes on the dot and it starts. So if you ever want to steal my truck and this happens wait ten minutes. Usually when I have to be at work in 5 minutes
This happens to mine all the time. I can tell you what has worked every single time.
Leave your door open. Put the key in but don't turn it. It will beep fast about 6-8 times. Turn the key forward to the accessory position. Wait until the lights all come on and stop flashing, usually 2-4 seconds. Then start it up.
It's the most convoluted thing I have ever seen but it works every dang time lol
Recently purchased the truck and it happened to me while shopping. Waited 10 minutes and it started, but I work in a pretty desolate area and didn't want it to happen leaving work at midnight. Reading a bit, there is no guarantee replacing just the sensor will do it as it could be the cylinder itself misreading the resistance in the key (not a chip key). I cut the wire and it seems to have worked, but YES, the security light is on steady. Nothing some black tape can't fix :)
The following steps worked for my 05 Colorado.
1. Turn key to ON position
2. Wait for blinking light to turn solid. (Don’t let light turn off completely)
3. Turn to OFF position for 10 sec
4. Turn all the way on.
The key to this was not letting the light turn off on board , only make it stop blinking.
But it takes exactly 10 minutes for the light to stop blinking.... This video is how to fix it, not live with the problem 🤔
If you have to disconnect your battery after you do this, would have have to reconnect the wires after hooking up the battery and do this again?
Worked on my 04 canyon but I didn’t have to leave it running while doing it. Yes the pass lock light stays on now but I don’t care. I’ve had several issues since then ( about 3 years ago) but mostly sensors and ground issues. These trucks electrical issues are very frustrating. I’ve probably spent a couple thousand that I never had to spend chasing this stuff even with a qualified mechanic. My best and most rewarding options were to just look up solutions on RUclips or in forums and to spend several hours doing my own research.
Did some of the Passlock systems have chips in the keys? Mines a 2006 Colorado and I know for fact that it has no chip in the key. I got the truck in 2018 and it's had this problem since I've had it. It's progressively getting worse and very aggravating. When I shut it off, I never know if the Passlock will act up and have to wait.
The keys back then were resistance keys....the original likely had PK2 stamped in it. The computer actually measured the resistance in the key itself, so keys often had to be programmed to the vehicle. It was hit or miss if it would work without programming, but almost ALL aftermarket keys needed to be. I worked at a GM dealer back then
Had that issue today... Such a pain in the ass. Thanks for the video
Ain’t gonna lie it won’t stop after idk if it’s because of the key itself or I need to get a keyfob so stupid…
My old 87 Ford ranger had all the dinging noise and everything didn't have a passlock but back then all you had to do was unplug it under the dash now you have to cut wires and hope you don't screw something up
So after you cut do you have engine light and all kinds of fault lights on the dash?
Does this procedure leave a service light on the dash or the security light on the dash? I’m having the same issue. Thanks
So did you do this and did it work
I did not do this. My truck does a security lock out about 2 or 3 times a year. Just enough to be annoying but not enough to inspire further action quite yet.
Just buy the OEM ignition from oriellys and swap the black sensor only no need to change the entire housing , And then do the procedure to pair the key with sensor . Total time 45 minutes to an hour, 10 min to Remove the steering column cover ,the lower dash below the column 30 minutes to pair key to sensor. Any sensor from 2004 to 2012 will work
@@randumdude5824 I can picture someone messing with the colum wiring and firing off their airbag. No thanks. YOU can do that, not me.
@@mikspapa look for videos that show you how to change gm pass lock sensor. all you need to do is disconnect the battery. And you don’t cut any wires. Like this guy. Did. That reminds me. Every video on RUclips they say to use a screw driver to move the clips so you pop off the air bag. Well that will work it . But it could be a pain for most because of the angle . only takes 2 seconds if you use a small diameter tube or steel bar with divot in the end to catch the clip easier.
The 10 minute wait has worked for me pretty consistently. I only run into the issue a couple of times a year.
I remember when this happened during date night in the truck man 20 min of ac n radio killed the battery and when I tried starting her up mind u we were in a somewhat remote location from the city at this time ngl I was trippin for a sec but what worked for me was disconnecting the battery for about 5 minutes while I set up the jump box because I assumed the battery has died attempted to start it with the dead and passlocked truck it gave me the same results as the beginning of the video but I jumped it while turning the wheel to the left hard asf and left all doors open while doing so and she started right up and the problem never arose again hope that helped guys keep on rockin
Mentally hate it but love the truck
But GM says my key isn’t chipped. Thoughts?
Mannn!! Im glad I found this video! Ima try it TODAY! Cause this making me late for work and when im tryna run away from my girl when she chasing me with a knife. 😂
Update: Still came on!🤦🏿♂️😭 Didnt work for me
Update now? Have you got it fixed what have you done
Will the light say on after you cut it?
You said you need to have the truck running while you cut the wire but video show it not running
Does a blinking light only cause this or can a solid one cause it as well?
Have you considered changing the ignition , not the entire ignition just the part that reads the chip in the key. That’s usually the problem with the pass lock, there are videos on YT
Should be something Chevy/GM replaces for free since the engineering department fucked it up from the design table
Changed ignition on my 07 Colorado. No change.
@@Rastilin13 did you just do it recently.? , let’s go through with what you did. did you use a new or used ignition? What did you replace , the entire key housing with the black sensor , just the black sensor , or just the lock the key goes in on the right side.
Lastly did you go through. Key relearn process ? It’s required to do the following three times possibly more. But three times is the standard.
1. (Turn key to on position ). but not far enough to crank the engine, leave in on position for ten minutes. Until passlock lock symbol stops blinking.
2.tun key to off position for 5 seconds
3 then turn key to all the way to start engine. Position “ it wont start at this point “. Then turn key to off position for 5 seconds. Then turn key to the on position Again for another 10 minutes but not all the way to start the engine, until the passlock symbol stops blinking.
Do all of that 3 times. Total 30 minutes.
Make you have a good battery I had to keep my battery hooked up to a charger for the process.
If the engine starts before you do the key relearn process you’re good to go.
Help us@@Rastilin13
after you switch the ignition i believe you need to also program it
Will the alarm still be able to sound and will it be able to close the door
yes, i still had my alarm and door would close aswell
Mine cuts off and reads power reduced, then cut the switch off and let it sit and it starts back just to cut off again. It only does it in the mornings. Will this fix my problem?
no
I have my stuck on permanent lock. It runs with a baterry connected to the pump how do i fix
My 2008 Colorado does this bs to me quite often. Easy fix that works for me is to leave driver side door open, put key in ignition and turn/leave to “on” position, wait 10 minutes and boom cranks right up.
My 2006 H3 Hummer has been gradually getting worse. Today I purchased a steering column from an o6 Canyon, from an auto salvage, and removed only the small round black sensor part. Two screws to get it off. I also had to make sure it was in park and turned the key to let the sensor come out of the switch. I then took the plastic off the Hummer column, three Torx screws. Removed the old sensor. Installed the new used one. Put everything back and followed the formula to reset the key. 10 minutes on, 5-20 seconds off. I had to do this four to 5 times, and it started. Been frigging with this problem for a year. I am not a mechanic, and have no garage to work in. ANYONE can do this. Hope this info helps someone.
I just did this to mine. It does cause the lock light to stay on while running.. starts fine so far.. time will tell
It does cause the security light to remain on as you bypassed it when the wire was cut and locked the circuit in an open loop
@@lilmaxgarage1990 is the security light that stays on a led soldered to a board or a bulb ?
@@selenachorse1658 that I don’t know never had the clutter out of one
still working fine? debating on doing this to my truck
My light only comes on randomly while driving, nothing happens. I never have trouble starting it, what's the problem?
2007 colorado LT
It worked for me...i dont care about the light ...just want it to start everytime
It still going?
@@RyanLarge898 .it worked
Do you know if an aftermarket alarm will still work if I do this?
@@rosalicious0323did you find out if it works or not?
have you had any issues since?
mines having issues where is wont even turn over. 10 minutes later it'll start
No issues for me after it was done or the new owners. Your issue stems from the same ignition switch problem tho
Does this procedure leave a service light on the dash or the security light on the dash? I’m having the same issue. Thanks
@@univac7677 Yes. This isn't a permanent fix to the problem.
@@dalemihocik4732 I hate to tell you this, but the only "permanent" fix to ANY automotive problem, is to walk.
@@univac7677 Passlock light stays on, but a piece of black tape fixes that problem.
Question! So far haven’t noticed that light but out of no where started having starting issues. It fires up after like 5-7cranks and runs perfectly fine or sometimes literally fires up right away. Went a week straight last week with no issues now all a sudden back to the same issue. It’s a hit and miss at this point and I’ve ran through everything I can think of causing this issues and it all checks out good. Plugs/fuel pump not even a month old. Cleaned all my sensors, replaced what needed replaced. Any ideas? It’s getting very annoying and will make it difficult to sell if I decide to do so after giving up on finding the issue.
Kinda sounds like an grounding problem your having I’d check and clean the ground fuse blocks located either side of the fenders there a very known problem for these trucks and cause all sorts of funny issues
Is it the same for a 2004 ?
I have this problem with my 2004 too just have to swap to my spare key most of the time. If not wait like 20 minutes and it starts
That's nice except you failed to mention how you got the truck running which is why people watched your video... because their vehicle won't start
Wait 10 minutes
If you read your users manual it states that the passlock system stays active for exactly 10 Minues. Shits annoying
My light is solid still won't start
gm never start junk and junk
Bull crap DONT WORK . DIDN'T WORK ON MY 05 CANYON
Change the sensor and reprogram it. It’s easy only takes about 45 minutes. Thirty minutes is waiting during reprogramming