Like the title says, 2003 Impala 9C1. I just replaced the ignition cylinder and key with a new set due to the old set being hard to turn and I had to jiggle it to get it to unlock.
After the install I went ahead and turned the key in between the on and crank position then left it in the on position for 10 minutes.. as seen in this instructional the security/battery light stayed on going back and forth from battery to security light. I cranked it over and it starts up just fine every time but the 'Security' light is still on solid in the dash when running. I tried the reset procedure 2 more times but after 10 minutes each time the security light doesn't go off. Could the ignition cylinder be defective or am I missing something?
Thinking maybe it would have been a better idea to just let a locksmith rebuild the old ignition switch as that only jammed up when put into the off position.
Anyway.. any advice?
After the install I went ahead and turned the key in between the on and crank position then left it in the on position for 10 minutes.. as seen in this instructional the security/battery light stayed on going back and forth from battery to security light. I cranked it over and it starts up just fine every time but the 'Security' light is still on solid in the dash when running. I tried the reset procedure 2 more times but after 10 minutes each time the security light doesn't go off. Could the ignition cylinder be defective or am I missing something?
Thinking maybe it would have been a better idea to just let a locksmith rebuild the old ignition switch as that only jammed up when put into the off position.
Anyway.. any advice?