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Henry Posted on Oct 12, 2012
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My security check light is on

A red light that says security just came on

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It means the security (VATS) system does not "see" the chip in your key. You may be trying to steal the car with a phony key.
The problem could be the chip in the key, the sensor in the lock cylinder, or the VATS module.
It may become unable to crank.

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