H3 Passlock on every time I try to start

[rjmx]

Well, this is my first post. I've had my 2006 H3 since last August, and I've finally realised that it hates me.
There are several ongoing problems with it, but the most annoying one right now is the Passlock system. Since yesterday morning, every time I try to start the thing, the Passlock indicator (the red padlock) is flashing, and I have to wait ten minutes before the engine will start. As you can imagine, this gets old really fast. Anyone got any ideas?

 

[deserth3]

Do a search for pass lock. It's an old problem.
New ignition switch. I'd you're lucky the resistor will be close enough in the new switch so you don't have to get the GM dealer to do a relearn.
What happens there's a resistor in the ignition switch the vehicle checks each time you go to start. I'd the switch is worn the vehicle thinks someone removed the switch to try to steel the vehicle. So it makes you wait 10 minutes before you try again.

 

[rjmx]

Ah, thanks. I thought it might be something like that. The indicator has been coming on now and then while I'm driving for several months now, so it's probably related to that. What's involved in a relearn, if it needs one?

 

[rascole]

Yep, time to call PCM of NC.

 

[chaos254]

Sent mine out on Monday to PCM of NC for the same issue

 

[K0PIR]

I sprayed a little white lithium grease in mine and it worked about a year.

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[CaddyStrophic]

I sprayed a little white lithium grease in mine and it worked about a year.

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Did you spray the grease directly into the ignition key slot?

 

[K0PIR]

Yeah the first time I used a shot of silicone spray and it worked for quite a while then when it started acting up again I used CRC White Lithium Grease. Just one shot cured it for a long time, probably a year. Not saying this is the right thing to do, but it worked for me. I eventually had a VATS delete done when i sent my PCM in. Fixed it for good.

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