Security Indicator Comes On Intermittently (Adjust Pass-Key Module/Replace Key)

Some customers may comment that when trying to start the vehicle or during normal vehicle operation, the SECURITY Indicator light on the instrument panel cluster comes on. This condition may be intermittent.

This condition may be due to an increase in the distance between the ignition key and the PASS-Key® III Module. The cause of the increased distance may be due to the PASS-Key® III Module being pushed past the mechanical stop located on the key cylinder casting on the steering column and/or a weak transponder in the ignition key.

Adjust the position of the PASS-Key® III Module on the key cylinder casting on the steering column and/or replace the ignition key.

1. Remove the knee bolster.

Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in the Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console sub-section of the Service Manual.

2. Remove the steering column lower shroud.

Refer to the Steering Column Shrouds -- Disassembly procedure in the Steering Wheel and Column -- Tilt sub-section of the Service Manual.




3. Inspect the position of the PASS-Key® III Module on the steering column key cylinder casting. Ensure the module "ear" (2) is NOT positioned past the mechanical stop on the key cylinder casting. If necessary, adjust the module's position by pulling it to the right until the "ear" is positioned in front of the mechanical stop (1).
4. Insert the ignition key and rotate it to the run position. Hold position for 1 minute.

•	If the SECURITY Indicator light stays OFF, proceed to Step 8.

•	If the SECURITY Indicator light comes ON during the 1 minute, proceed to Step 5.

•	Perform this test at least 3 times.

5. Insert the current driver's ignition key and rotate it to the run position.

•	Press in on the key and hold for 30 seconds.

•	This will bring the key closer to the PASS-Key® III Module.

6. If the SECURITY Indicator light stays OFF while pressing in on the key, replace the ignition key.
7. Test the vehicle's other ignition keys by following Steps 5 and 6.
8. Install the steering column lower shroud.

Refer to the Steering Column Shrouds -- Disassembly procedure in the Steering Wheel and Column -- Tilt sub-section of the Service Manual.

9. Install the knee bolster.

Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in the Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console sub-section of the Service Manual.

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