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Bulb Stays Illuminated and Engine Does Not Start

If the "SECURITY" indicator stays illuminated while and after attempting to start the engine and the engine does not crank or start, this indicates that the PASS-Key II module has sensed an improper key value and has disabled the engine and set the disable timer. This specifically does not mean that the key sense circuit is open or shorted to chassis ground, refer to Bulb Flashes and Engine Does Not Start". Bulb Flashes and Engine Does Not Start Remove the key from the ignition and verify that is the correct key code for the vehicle. The key code may be checked using tool J 35628-A and comparing the key code to that of other keys for the vehicle. After waiting approximately 3 minutes for the disable time to expire and the "SECURITY" indicator to go out, try to start the engine with a known good key with the proper key code. If the engine still does not start.