1995 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 57

PASS-Key@ Your vehicle is equi ped with the PASS-Key (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key is a passive theft-deterrent system. won't work and fuel won't go to the engine. If someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time, the shutdown period will start over again. This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match. The ignition key must be clean and dry before it's inserted in the ignition the engine may not start. If the or SECURITY light comes on, the key may be dirty or wet. If this happens and the starter won't work, turnthe ignition off. Clean and dry the key, wait three minutes and try again. If the starter still won't work, wait three minutes and try the other ignition key. At thistime, you may also want to check the fuses (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index). If the starter won't work with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the firstignition key may be faulty. See your Chevrolet dealer or locksmith who can service the a PASS-Key. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. PASS-Key uses a resistor pellet inthe ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle. When thePASS-Key system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle's starter the and fuelsystems. For about three minutes, starter 2-14