PrisyCrisy

Still haven't given up.
One thing I can't seem to understand is why the security light is not working at all. It doesn't come on at all anymore. It used to, but nothing I've tried has made this light flash once.
My master key, transponder key and valet key all work. The remote locks and unlocks the car, can roll down the windows, sunroof etc. but the security light is just non existent.
Is there a bulb for this? Or maybe a fuse? I can't find any info...
Thanks!
-Christa

PrisyCrisy

So over 40 people have read this, but no responses... ?
Am I the only one baffled with this light?

PrisyCrisy

Can anyone answer this question for me??

salimshah

No one wants to invent an answer, maybe.

Salim

PrisyCrisy

So there seems to actually BE a security issue on the car.

I reprogrammed the key fob, security light comes on when alarm is pressed, but doesn't flash when I lock the car.

aznlapin

Here is what I found on the theft deterrent system.
Seems like it's supposed to blink when you lock up. Try the diagnostics below...

PrisyCrisy

Thank you for this diagnostic sketch!

So the light doesn't blink AT ALL anymore, it used to.
But the light does work, I pressed the alarm button on the key fob today and the horn rang and the red light flashed, so I know the light works, but it doesn't flash when lock or unlock with key or with fob. And if I lock with key fob and reach inside door to unlock, the alarm doesn't go off.
Also noticed the door lock unlock seems sluggish, and is sometimes locking passenger doors, most times not, you have to do it manually

Lexmus

When you lock the car with the key fob, can you ever get the horn to beep? If not, are you sure all five doors are in full lock position?

PrisyCrisy

I manually locked 4 doors and then checked them double clicked the lock on the key fob and the car made its typical beep beep sound, (comes from dash, I think) but the horn didn't sound, only when I pressed the emergency button on the key fob did the horn sound and then I clicked unlock and it stopped.
I'm baffled.

Lexmus

I got my car sounds mixed up between my various makes and models. But it seems like you have the proper locking response from the fob.

So is the only problem the security light being out, or is there also some other issue with the way the alarm system is working?

If it is only a burned out light, this appears to be the part number: 81850-33020

There is a used one on ebay for $6 shipped
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1999-2003-Le...-/152145686689

New one online is about $30+ shipping.

PrisyCrisy

Light is not out at all

JAB

Your first post says that it never comes on; your last post says it is not out. Which is it?

PrisyCrisy

So if you look at the dates of posting.... The first was in May.

As of yesterday, and more work and diagnosing, I have seen the light come on, so I know the light is functional.
Since I couldn't find any reasonable answers to the issue I had moved on to other things on the car. Recently I posted a sale sign on it locally and a neighbor has been trying to figure it out because he wants to buy it. So I am now back at square 1, thinking the no start is actually an immobiliser issue.

Does that answer your confusion?

aznlapin

Not sure if this is relevant, but might help if it's immobilizer related that's causing your car to not start.

A couple years ago while I was doing some work behind the kick panel under the steer wheel, I removed the pieces around the ignition for access. Specifically, I had the black ring out. Couldn't start the car without it. It'll crank and crank, but no fire. Apparently that's what reads the RFID chip in your key.

Maybe check the wiring around there.

PrisyCrisy

Great advice! Will do! I'll post an update as soon as I check it out!