Where is passlock?

The Passlock III system uses a transponder located under the plastic covering of the key. In most cases, these keys are stamped “PK3” on the metal blade near the plastic covering.

Why did General Motors start the PassLock system?

Aug 1st, 2005 The PassLock system was designed to prevent vehicle theft by disabling fuel to the engine if attempts are made to start the vehicle without the correct bitted key. PASSLock increased the level of security while retaining the ease of service and costs offered by standard ignition lock systems.

What does it mean to have a PassLock on your car?

Temporary fixes are a pain in the butt, but permanent solutions can get quite expensive. Passlock is an immobilizer introduced by GM in many mid-to-late 1990’s vehicles. Immobilizers are “electronic security device fitted to an automobile that prevents the engine from running unless the correct key (or token) is present.”

What is the name of the PassLock module?

PASSLOCK MODULES HAVE MANY NAMES INCLUDING ANTI-THEFT MODULE, VATS MODULE, AND PASSLOCK, BUT THEY ALL REFER TO THE SAME PART. THIS COMPONENT’S JOB IS TO TELL THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) THAT THE CORRECT KEY IS BEING USED TO START THE VEHICLE.

When was the last time I had a PassLock problem?

2007–2014 50th of 80 563 2000–2006 57th of 80 419 2002–2009 71st of 80 2158 2009–2017 67th of 80 565 OK, Now What? Maybe you’ve experienced this problem. Maybe you’re concerned you will soon. Whatever the reason, here’s a handful of things you can do to make sure it gets the attention it deserves.

Aug 1st, 2005 The PassLock system was designed to prevent vehicle theft by disabling fuel to the engine if attempts are made to start the vehicle without the correct bitted key. PASSLock increased the level of security while retaining the ease of service and costs offered by standard ignition lock systems.

How much of a value can a PassLock system accept?

You can be within about 5% of the value, and it will be accepted by the passlock system as genuine. Once you have assembled the resistors so they represent the correct value, tightly wrap one end of the resistor through and around the exposed copper of the black wire.

Is there a way to bypass PassLock 2?

The easiest way to bypass the Passlock 2 system is to place a resistor between the passlock sensing wire and the ground reference wire. To find these wires, look for three wires that at some point are wrapped together, coming from the ignition barrel. Usually, they are orange/black, red/white, and black.

Why does my PassLock not work on my car?

The following information can help to determine the cause of the problem. The PASSLock system does not disable the starter; it only disables the fuel after the engine has started. If the vehicle will not crank, PASSLock cannot cause this condition. If the vehicle starts, but stalls quickly, this condition can possibly be related to PASSLock.