Expert: Grip Singh - 3/10/2007

Question
noticed that my security  word is flashing. could this be telling me something why it wont start. still stranded!
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engine will not turn over. headlights bright. all gauges are bright. it is like there is no engine in it. its ready to strart but does nothing. i put it in neutral and tried it but no luck. have checked battery and posts...look fine.
please help-i'll take any advice!!!!!
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Does it make a clicking sound at all when you try to start it or nothing?

If no sound at all, its the starter motor. If it makes a rapid clicking sound, the battery is dying. If it clicks once, there are dead spots on the starter.

Sorry for the late response. I was out of town.

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Yes this means that the security resistor reader in your ignition column is done. There is a small black resistor chip in your key and there is a resistor reader in the ignition column. Either the reader is very dirty or its done. Can be cleaned with compressed air but usually they need to be replaced. Not a do-it yourself task.

It sometimes will start after a few tries. You have to wait for the light to go out and try again. But normally it needs to be replaced.