1995 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 63

PASS-Key@% Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key% (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft deterrent system. When the PASS-Key% system senses that someone is using the wrong key,it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems. For about three minutes,the starter won't work and won't go to the engine. If someone fuel tries tostart your vehicle again or uses another key during this time,the vehicle willnot start. This discourages someonefrom randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets an attempt to make in a match. The ignition key must clean and dry be before it's inserted in the ignition or engine may not start. If the the engine does notstart and the SECURITY light is on, or if you have the information center and you get the CLEAN KEY-WAIT 3 MIN message, the key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition off. PASS-Key% is a passive theft deterrent system. This means you don't have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. PASS-Key% uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key thatmatches a decoder in your vehicle. Clean and dry key. Wait about three minutes and try the again. The security light may remain on during this time. If the starter still won't work, and key appears the 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 CircuitBreakers" in the Index). If the starter won't work with other key, your the vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, thefirst ignition key may faulty. See your Oldsmobile retailer be or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key%. 2-11