You car is equipped with a pass key system, this year is most likely a pass key 2, but there is a small chance it is a pass key one, the pass key one has a pellet in the key ( a little black square in the shank of the key ) the pass key 2 has a resistor in in the ignition tumbler assembly ( that is the the key lock but it is called a key and tumbler assembly ) what is happening is the security system is not recognizing your key all the time in either case you will most likely have to replace the key and tumbler assembly, in order to do this you will need to have the system tested to know what the residence value is so you can get the proper key and tumbler set.
Have the same problem. My car won't start at all. Theft sys light is on solid cranks but will not turn on at all. I tried to reset by turning key in the on position and waiting ten minutes. Nothing. I want to take it to gm. Does anyone know what kind of money I'm gonna be spending. Ball park figure.
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SOURCE: car doesnt start immeditately. security light
it is detecting a problem....could be a dirty key or bad chip in the key....try this.....set the alarm by locking the door using the power lock switch and then close the door...the security light should come on steady for about 2 minutes and then go out.....the alarm is armed at this point.....you can unlock the drivers door using the key to reset the alarm.....if you do this with the windows down you can open the door from the inside to set the alarm off and see if it works properly by flashing lights and horn....after you trigger the alarm you will have to reset it by using the key on the drivers door....
SOURCE: SL2 ? 2000 starting problem
I had the same problem at one time and what the problem was is a short or an exposed wire connected to the starter which causes the voltage to fluctuate which in turn activates a security feature that stops the flow of fuel to the injectors. The car actually senses the possibility of a spark which could possibly ignite the fuel and be a fire hazard. If you turn the ignition on and off repeatedly after a certain amount of time the car will start and run fine. It is a very intermittent problem.
SOURCE: car running sluggish volvo v 70 2001 comes goes
Check the thermostat in the air inlet to the air-filter.
(Replace it is probably what you need to do.)
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You will need to take your car to an Auto Store (i.e. Auto Zone, O'Reilly's...) that have a FREE use of their diagnostic equipment to see what engine Error Code was set. From that, you can (kind of) tell what component(s) has failed or is failing and causing the service engine light to come on. Could be one of a dozen things like bad oxygen sensor, mass air flow sensor, EGR valve and on and on. Find the code and that should head you in the right direction.
Good Luck
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