Depending on the current status of the system the warning light will be off on steady or flashing.
Theft system light on while driving.
Eng dies while driving check eng light comes on.
After about 2 or 3 minutes it will restart.
These systems used a dash mounted security or theft light which can be yellow or red in color.
The light on is just an annoyance.
05 colorado 5 cyl.
This is the position that activates the accessories such as your lights and radio.
Current automobiles use a theft deterrent alarm system to prevent break ins.
The immobiliser light blinked when it did.
Apparently that s the car s anti theft system.
No reaction from starter but gauges come on.
Your vehicle will not be protected by passlock and you should see your dealer.
When the theft light comes on while driving you re home free.
After deactivating it you can reset the alarm to ensure that your gm vehicle security system is set correctly.
I pull over put in park and try to restart.
The way you do this is first to look at the dash to see if the anti theft light is on.
I was driving and the theft deterrent light came on.
This will continue for several minutes unless you deactivate the alarm.
Have also had issues with the truck consistently starting and the steering wheel whipped out of my hands twice while driving in reverse.
When it blinked on the car lost traction in gear.
If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on there may be a problem with the passlock system.
I ve had the truck shut off flashes multiple codes.
Service stabilitrac service theft deterrent system roll window down and back up trailer brake system etc my truck in particular is a wreck.
That means the system experienced a fault after starting and it recognizes it as a false positive.
I m really hoping that this will resolve itself as i can t afford any expensive repairs nor can i afford to trade in my car for another i owe way to much on the one i currently have.
Insert the key into the ignition and turn it on to the position where the accessories are activated but not the engine.
So long as it stays on the car will start.
The horn will sound while the headlights flash on and off.
Check the anti theft light again.
Leave the key in this position for at least 10 minutes.
The display of the car behind the steering will light up and will show the anti theft light blinking or constantly lit.
If it is then put the key in the ignition and turn it to the on position.
I m waiting to hear back from a chevy technician i contacted my dealership in their chat.
