When did General Motors start putting security keys in cars?

When did General Motors start putting security keys in cars?

Due to the troublesome and fragile VATS system, General Motors started putting transmitter-responder (transponder) chips into their keys in 1997, but didn’t become mainstream until around 2005. In 2004 The Pontiac GTO debuted with high security laser cut keys known today as sidewinder keys.

How to permanently disable and remove GM security systems?

GM Security Systems are killing cars all over North America and the only final solution is to disable and remove them permanently. This is what NEWROCKIES Inc is all about.

What are the security keys on a Pontiac GTO?

In 2004 The Pontiac GTO debuted with high security laser cut keys known today as sidewinder keys. In 2010 Chevrolet and Buick started using sidewinder flip keys in their cars. These keys are easily identified by the way the key is cut.

Do you need to replace ignition cylinder tumbler?

The kit comes complete with cylinder, springs, tumblers, and link to factory instructions. Feel free to contact me with any question you may have. Key the ignition cylinder to your existing key without the need to replace your key or reprogram the vehicle.

Where is the PassLock code located on a GM car?

An antenna located at the entry point of the ignition lock cylinder reads the transponder data from the key and sends a code to the Passlock control module. This system is very similar to the immobilizer system used by many other manufactures.

GM Security Systems are killing cars all over North America and the only final solution is to disable and remove them permanently. This is what NEWROCKIES Inc is all about.

When did General Motors introduce the PassLock ignition lock?

For the 1995-1/2 model year, General Motors introduced PASSLock, the first ignition lock equipped with a magnet mounted into the ignition lock cylinder and a corresponding Hall-effect sensor mounted into the housing assembly.

Is the GM PassLock anti theft system still in use?

The Passlock family of anti-theft systems are still in use today. The Passlock family has two basic relearn procedures – a ten-minute procedure and a thirty-minute procedure – and which one you use depends on the system and what components have been replaced. Try to start the engine.

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