RW> The ignition key for that car has a RF chip in it that must talk to the   
   RW> RFI chip onboard the car. If it's like a GM system, the security system   
   RW> is   
   RW> linked by a rod at the ignition lock to a box at the base of the steering   
   RW> column. If it's like my Z28 (1998), there is a resistor in the key that   
   RW> completes a circuit so that the security system will allow the starter to   
   RW> engage. If the resistor or any contacts are dirty or not making contact,   
   RW> you can't start the car.   
   RW>    
   RW> There must be a way to disable the system so this problem won't happen.   
      
   We would be totally happy if there is a way to completely disable the security   
   system.  From my light scanning on the Internet months ago, people were saying   
   there is no way to disable it.  I can't verify it one way or the other.   
      
   RW> Next time I get to the shop, I'll use the online reference on their   
   RW> computer and see if there's a fix...can't promise anything.   
      
   That would be great, I appreciate that!     
      
   One more note on the subject.  About 6 months ago, my daughter had started her   
   car, started driving down oour neighborhood street and the car went dead.  She   
   was unable to restart it.    
      
   I reminded her of the trick of using the keyfob to lock/unlock the car and   
   then try to start it again.  That worked, and it started right up.   
      
   What seems to have happened that time, was the security system was thinking   
   the car was stolen and cutting the gas off to it.  Very irritating when it   
   doesn't work properly.  There seems to be too much play in the ignition, so it   
   is probably throwing something off.   
      
   The best solution - if possible - is to disable the damn security system.   
      
   - Mark   
      
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