Warning Messages

STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION KEY
If the PCM does not receive the fuel enable message, the PCM sends a message to the IPC to display the STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE IGNITION KEY message on the Driver Information Center, via the class 2 serial data line. This informs the driver why the engine is not starting and starts a three minute interval, with messages, before attempting a vehicle restart.

WAIT 3 MINUTES, WAIT 2 MINUTES, WAIT 1 MINUTE, and START CAR
When the ignition switch is returned to the OFF position, the IPC starts a timer and at one minute intervals displays the following messages: WAIT 3 MINUTES, WAIT 2 MINUTES, WAIT 1 MINUTE, and START CAR. These messages inform the driver to wait for the PASS-Key(R) II system to reset, before attempting to restart the vehicle.

REMOVE KEY
Following the WAIT 3 MINUTES, WAIT 2 MINUTES, WAIT 1 MINUTE, and START CAR messages, alternating every three seconds, the IPC displays the REMOVE KEY message. This informs the driver that the key should be removed, before attempting to restart the vehicle.

THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM CAR MAY NOT RESTART
The THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM CAR MAY NOT RESTART message is displayed, when the engine is running and the IPC has detected a PASS-Key(R) II system malfunction. The vehicle continues to run, but if the error is present when the vehicle is turned off, the vehicle may not restart.