1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 66

PASS-Key@I1 Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key II (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key I is a passive I theft-deterrent system. It works when youinsert or remove the key from the ignition. time, the vehiclewill not start. This discourages someone fiom randomly trying different keyswith different resistor pellets in an attempt to make match. a The ignition key, must be clean and dry before it's inserted in the ignition the engine may not start. the or If engine does not start and SECURITY lightis on, the the key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition off. Ciean and dry key. Wait about three minutes and the 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 fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index). If the starter won't work with the other key, your If PASS-Key I uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key vehicle needs service. your vehicle does start, the first I ignition key may be faulty. your Pontiac dealer a See or that matches a decoder your vehicle. in locksmith whocan service the PASS-Key Q. When the PASS-Key1 system senses that someone is 1 using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle's starter and If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won't work the and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won't SECURITY light will flash. But you don't have to wait work and fuel won't go to engine. Lf someone tries to the three minutes before trying another ignition key. start your vehicle again or uses another key during this ! 2-15