1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 84

PASS-Key@ I1 Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key I1 (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key I1 is a passive theft-deterrent system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle. When the PASS-Key I1 system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it shutsdown the vehicle's starter and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won't work and fuel won't go to the e,ngine. Ifsomeone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during thistime, the vehicle will not start. 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 or the engine may not start. If the engine doesnot start and the SECURITY light is on or you get theCLEAN KEY...WAIT 3 MINUTES message on the DIC, the key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition off. Clean and dry the key. Wait about threeminutes and try again. The SECURITY light may remain on during this time. If the starter still won't work, and the key appears to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try another ignition key. At this time, 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 first ignition key may be faulty. See your retailer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 11. If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won't work. The SECURITY light will flash and the CLEAN KEY...WAIT 3 MINUTES message will appear. But you don't have to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key. 2-18