Thanks for the how to but with an HPtuners you can disable it with out going through all that.

 

yep, this is more for people that can't disable passlock or vats because they dont have access to hpt.

 

What if you can't get the truck to start? What will happen if you cut the wires without the engine running?

 

I cant tell by the picture where that plug is located, can someone help? I'm doing this when I figure out where the plug is, I'm tired of being stranded for ten minutes once or twice a month. Thanks.

 

The plug is under the dash near the steering column. Open your driver door and stick your head on the floor near the gas and brake pedal and look up, it will be the big white plug staring you in the face. If you need anymore help let me know

 

I have a 2004 impala and I don't have a plug that even comes close to and there is no blue and white have white and green please help

 

Hey all, first post to this forum as I just bought a 2006 Canyon ext-cab base model with 45K miles on it.

My question: How likely is it that I will encounter Passlock problems? If it is almost certain to happen, I'm gonna cut the stupid white-with-the-blue-stripe wire and have done with it (bearing in mind I'll have to reconnect it if I change the battery later). If many of these trucks never have an issue, I'll leave it until it happens (knowing that Murphy's Law will probably dictate that I'll be in a crappy neighborhood after dark, or running late for work, or some such, when it does).

Anybody care to weigh in on the probability of Passlock screwing me?

 

Hey all, first post to this forum as I just bought a 2006 Canyon ext-cab base model with 45K miles on it. My question: How likely is it that I will encounter Passlock problems? If it is almost certain to happen, I'm gonna cut the stupid white-with-the-blue-stripe wire and have done with it (bearing in mind I'll have to reconnect it if I change the battery later). If many of these trucks never have an issue, I'll leave it until it happens (knowing that Murphy's Law will probably dictate that I'll be in a crappy neighborhood after dark, or running late for work, or some such, when it does). Anybody care to weigh in on the probability of Passlock screwing me?

U should turn the car on properly and cut the wire. If u cut the wire first it will not work. But when your battery dies the wire will need to be reconnected and done again.

 

As for failure... beats me. I have an '05 Z71 4x4 crew cab with 110k on the clock and the only problems I am having is the drivers window is jerky when I try to raise it and the blower doesn't work on 1-3. And as of this post, I haven't seen or heard of any problems with the passlock. So it's your call.

 

I don't know how common of a problem it is but mine acted up at around 28k miles. Wish I had read this first spent $300 at the dealership (stranded out of town of course) for a new ignition module.
2006 LT Regular Cab
3.5 auto 2wd

 

OK, so that's one "didn't happen" and one "happened to me, early on" ... Please keep replying if you have experience with this problem, but so far, the impression I'm getting is that it's quite possible I'll never have to deal with this. So, I plan to keep rolling as is until it screws up, then start the truck using the ten- or thirty-minute procedure and cut the dang wire. Thanks for the help so far!

 

It happens to mine a lot and is at the dealership now getting this same issue looked at plus its 120k service. Has 118k on it now, but it having some other issues so I figured what the h#ll. Any one else having overheating issues?

 

What would happen if the truck is not running when you do this? For example, the passlock f's up. Truck won't start. So I get under there and snip the wire.

 

Did you ever figure it out my truck has same problem

 

@elg3

I have this problem too. On my 2004 Chevy Colorado 75K miles.

Does anyone know if cutting this wire and thereby having the light on the dash stay on cause any problems when trying to get an inspection?

 

I appear to be having an issue with the passlock on my 2005 Colorado I4. For the longest time, I didn't know why my truck wouldn't start. I cleaned my battery terminals, replaced my fuel filter, and added fuel cleaning agents but with no success. I've even taken the truck to a shop that had the truck for weeks but couldn't get the problem to occur. The problem likes to happen when I'm driving it in far off places or at the gas station.

Thankfully, I paid attention to the dash lights and noticed the security light flashing. I immediately came here to check and sure enough, the problem was experienced elsewhere. I would like to get it corrected the right way instead of just cutting the wire. If the repair costs too much, I'm going to cut that wire.

 

I appear to be having an issue with the passlock on my 2005 Colorado I4. For the longest time, I didn't know why my truck wouldn't start. I cleaned my battery terminals, replaced my fuel filter, and added fuel cleaning agents but with no success. I've even taken the truck to a shop that had the truck for weeks but couldn't get the problem to occur. The problem likes to happen when I'm driving it in far off places or at the gas station.

Thankfully, I paid attention to the dash lights and noticed the security light flashing. I immediately came here to check and sure enough, the problem was experienced elsewhere. I would like to get it corrected the right way instead of just cutting the wire. If the repair costs too much, I'm going to cut that wire.

Bro I'm having this exact problem every word I have lived 2006 Chevy Colorado. Did you get a solution to yours?

 

I did this... I worked for a few weeks and it seems its acting up again...

 

I had a compu star remote started put in the truck 2 years ago, I have a 2005 GMC Canyon Vortec 3500, and just recently the trucks passlock is acting up like every week! Leaving me stranded for the 5-10 min thing. posting.php?mode=reply&f=8&t=84432#

I know there was a bypass module put in when the remote start was installed at future shop not sure what the make is.

Do you guys know if my problem could be due to the bypass f#@n up or the key-ignition on the truck? Any help would be great, I will keep searching the forms as well.

I may have to get this fixed asap for work, I'm just not sure if i should take it to the dealer or future shop.

Cheers

 

In light of a recent How To for passlock problems I am reviving this thread and stating that my 04 I5 Z71 with 96K is acting up pass lock related and wondering if this is a wise fix to the problem as it is obviously cheaper and quicker fix. Also jeffnichols not to question your ability but are you sure you did the fix correctly? If so does anyone know why the problem would still occur if the wire was cut?

 

Also can PCM4Less do anything to disable the passlock system..As I am looking to get a tune sometime soon so I'll go ahead and order one if it'll fix my problem

 

Well any information on cutting some wires???

 

Just did it to my 2006 colorado and is working just like author said, but be careful in the low light the stripped green/white wire looks exactly like the stripped blue/white wire. Wish I could buy you a beer in gratitude.

 

Your suggested fix worked!!!

I too was having starting problems, apparently due to the passlock. My truck which is a 2006 Colorado, 4cyl, 5 spd, would randomly not start. After waiting 10 minutes it finally would start. I started to search the internet and ran across this post. As I read over it, I kept thinking, "this is too simple, too easy. What is the catch? Does this guy know what he is talking about?" Well come to find out he does!! After much hand wringing, I snipped the wire. My truck has not failed to start since. Yes, your light does glow on the dashboard but hey, that is better than a several hundred dollar trip to the dealer.

One final thing. Where do you find the LED mod how to?

Noximus, thanks for your fix!!!

 

My Colorado has done this everyday ! for 2 weeks. I have changed the battery, the fuel pump, plugs,boots, fuel filter and cleaned the MASS.... STILL DOING IT ! ! ! Im trying this today... THANK YOU......

 

Did this a few months back and just added quick connects to secure the wire back together if my battery ever goes bad and it needs to relearn. Got a couple thousand starts with no issues.

Thanks goes to the OP!

 

Will there be problems if the battery goes bad? What has to relearn?

 

Been a week, before i did this i was haveing it happen 1 or 2 times a day... Since I did it not one time has my truck not started.. BIG THANKS

 

i want to do this....3 questions
1. does the factory remote door lock and unlock still work
2. do i have to do the relearn if i get a new battery?
3. how do i get the dash led off?

 

HI there,
same for me, apart that I live in Mexico and hard to trust garages here, even the dealership looks dodgy! The sales rep even told me, on-board computer don't get reprogrammed, you have to change it!!! WTF!! What the point of it being a 'computer'??
Got a 2004 Colorado LS 4x4 - not too sure of mileage.
Left for urgent trip abroad and left keys with a friend to keep it running but he didn't...
Anyways, had a new battery as other one died dry but car won't start now. Got the Passlock light on dashboard. Tried the 'start leave for 10' then off for 30 seconds' thing but no success.
Now, I had enough and dropped the car at dealership. Waiting for diagnostic.
Any help would be highly appreciated.
Cheers

Jason

 

Couldn't you wire a switch to the blue/white wire?

 

Sure you could!!!

 

Hey thanks for pointing out which wire.

I just did this. Can confirm the truck will still start with the door sensor disconnected. I put on some quick connects on the cut wire so I could reconnect it.

So it is clear, you need to cut the blue/white striped wire on the small wire bundle on the driver side. It is right next to a green/white striped wire.

When it is cut, the car won't warn you when your keys are in the ignition when you open the door to get out... so add a spare set of keys to the OP's list of things. =)

Lets see if it fixes my trucks problem...