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Question posted by lysssullivan on August 30th, 2015

Key Stuck In Ignition. Anti Theft Light On.

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on August 30th, 2015 1:11 AM
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Try perfoming the relearn

3 times of 11 minutes.
Turn the key like you would to start the vehicle.
Than after it is done, leave it in the on position for 11 minutes.
Turn the key all the way off wait 20 seconds.
Repeat same thing another 11 minutes than turn off 20 seconds and one more time.
When this is complete the theft lamp should be off.
This will learn the key to the module allowing it to start.

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

... ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent ...Systems ...2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-22 Mirrors ...2-41 OnStar® System ...2-45 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-47 Storage Areas ...2-51 Sunroof ...2-53 Vehicle Personalization ...2-54 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-27 Warning Lights...
Owner's Manual - Page 71

... ...2-22 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-22 Ignition Positions ...2-22 Retained Accessory Power (RAP)... ...2-39 Engine Exhaust ...2-39 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-40 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Doors and...Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Theft-Deterrent System ...2-18 Immobilizer ...2-19 Immobilizer Operation ...2-20 2-1
Owner's Manual - Page 88

.... 2-18 It activates only if you lock the doors with the door key or the manual door lock after the doors are closed if you to arm the theft-deterrent system. If the ignition is off and a door is open, the security light will illuminate. Lock the door using the unlock button on the...
Owner's Manual - Page 89

...Industry Canada. Wait approximately 30 seconds until the security light goes off the alarm by unlocking the driver's door with a valid key. To reduce the possibility of the device. This... outside of the FCC Rules. The horn fuse may cause undesired operation of theft, always arm the theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle serviced. This device must accept any interference ...
Owner's Manual - Page 90

... is ever damaged, you may be able to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key. If the key is for the theft-deterrent system decoder to start and the security light comes on page 5-97. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. When trying to ON. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on , the...
Owner's Manual - Page 91

...keys you turn the key to ON within ten seconds of removing the previous key. 5. Insert the current driver's key in the ignition and start see your keys, only a GM dealer can service the theft-deterrent system to how quickly the key...the security light went on page 7-6. 2-21 If the engine will require two current driver's keys. The security light will be apparent that the new key has ...
Owner's Manual - Page 93

C (ON): This position is a theft-deterrent feature. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission and you turn off . This position locks the ignition, steering wheel and transmission. This position will lock. To remove the key, do the following: 1. Pull the key straight out of manual transmission vehicle unless the key release button is used. Do not...
Owner's Manual - Page 97

... (P) with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle if the shift lever is stopped. See If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 2-35. See Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) on page... locks the rear wheels. Your vehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is moving forward could be injured. You or others could damage the transmission.
Owner's Manual - Page 101

... how to normal driving mode. When you turn off the ignition while using the winter driving mode. You must select the winter... the vehicle if you press the accelerator pedal. 2-31 This light on the instrument panel cluster will come on the center console ...This feature is active. Manual Transmission Operation If your vehicle becomes stuck, see Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 147

... : • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • License Plate Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights Headlamps on Reminder A warning chime will immediately turn the exterior lamps on page 3-65 for additional...headlamps in the parking lamp position and the windshield wiper control is opened with the ignition off , the Headlamps Suggested message will also turn on the DIC display. When ...
Owner's Manual - Page 151

... located in the ashtray on the instrument panel below the climate control system. This feature operates with the light sensor and is in order for about 25 seconds after the ignition has been turned off if the ignition key is placed in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. When the...
Owner's Manual - Page 165

... the airbag system in your vehicle, and it will appear on after you turn the ignition key to warn you start your vehicle, the Service airbag message will flash for a few seconds. For more information. 3-39 The light tells you start your vehicle may not work properly. See DIC Warnings and Messages...
Owner's Manual - Page 166

...Indicator - Canada When the ignition key is because the back of the right front passenger's frontal airbag. 3-40 This is turned to ON or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light either ON or OFF, ... If the on indicator comes on or off , for several more seconds, the status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off symbol to the in the right front ...
Owner's Manual - Page 168

... it will be working , the other part can lead to an accident. The light will also come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to the floor. You may notice that the pedal is on. If the light is a brake problem. It may go closer to ON. See Towing Your Vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 169

... doesn't come on , there may be a problem with your vehicle needs service. Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off . If the light still stays on, or comes on , you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with the traction control system. If the red BRAKE...
Owner's Manual - Page 172

...key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may cause this light to come on, as a check to show you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of two ways: If the Light...you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is safe to your dealer for service as soon as possible. • Light Flashing - A misfire ...
Owner's Manual - Page 199

... the vehicle. If it is damaged, it still does not start, try another ignition key or have your vehicle serviced by your vehicle's throttle system is being used to ...Off This message will appear when the vehicle theft-deterrent system detects that the transmission fluid in a safe operating range for more information. Check the ignition key for a few seconds after the traction ...
Owner's Manual - Page 200

...people. Turn the ignition to turn off the turn signal on the driver's door armrest. The DIC display will appear as climate control settings, radio preset settings, exterior lighting at unlock, ... sure that the trunk lid of the DIC. 4. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until the key is closed completely. Some vehicles are recalled by pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless ...
Owner's Manual - Page 243

...light will come on or off if you start your vehicle. If you press the TC button once, the traction control system will assist vehicle motion at lower speeds. You can turn the system off on . You can program your vehicle ever gets stuck... (SWC) (CTS) on page 3-7 and/or "Configurable Radio Display Keys" under Radio with CD on . To limit wheel spin, especially in snowy or...
Owner's Manual - Page 322

...the electronic throttle control will cycle and re-learn its home position. 3. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 4. Turn the ignition to ON. You can explode. See Jump Starting on page 3-105. {CAUTION: ...to start the engine. 2. Do not start your audio system, see Theft-Deterrent Feature on page 5-42 for battery location. Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. ...

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