I have been having this problem with my security light for 3 years now (since I got the car pretty much.) It does it randomly, usually more than once, and in the most inconvenient times. I have heard of people replacing the whole security system, I've been told its to replace the ignition chip, and several other things, but yet, they all still have problems, after spending hundreds to $1000+. It is absolutely ridiculous. I've replaced my keys (lost both sets I came home with), but the only thing that seems to work is just letting it sit for 10 minutes. You don't have to have your key to the "on" position for it to reset itself. It has done it to me up to 5 times in a row. (Which was again, worst timing! At a parking meter, so I had to feed the meter...when it was middle of Jan in Wisconsin.......or at a gas station is the next worse!....UGH) Until I can afford a newer vehicle, I guess it is something that I'll just have to wait out, as much as it is a pain in the ass thing....that it seems like everyone has complaints with....you would think they would recall the vehicle for this problem.

The security lock out issue is common with Alero and I have been living with it over a couple of years. Is there a way to completely over ride this? No one is going to steal it even with the keys left in it. It will only irritate the thief. Now it is difficult to start sometimes like it is starving for gas or spark. Then it will start immediately like nothing is wrong. Runs good when it starts which happens most of the time. If security locks out I wait 5 minutes for lock out to recycle.

Any mechanic know what is up with sometime hard start; and if it is possible to eliminate security lock out feature?

Well, I had this problem last year all summer long, only, in addition to the security sh*t, my air wouldn't work, all the gauges zeroed out, the window didn't work and the radio/cd player wouldn't work. Very frustrating since it was a billion degrees outside when it happened. It seemed, at the time, that it would occurred when it was extremely hot. Since I have moved, which was this past november, i have not had the security light issue anymore. I was looking at the complaints on this site and it hit me. I haven't had any security problems since I had lost my original key which was at the time of the move. I had gotten 2 keys (made previously to the move) at a True Value, just your regular generic keys, and that has been what I have using since the move. May not have anything to do with it, but I have not had that problem since and it has been hot as hell this year in KY. It's worth a $1.00 try, huh? Good LUCK! I do have another problem though....see other problem

My security light comes on if I drive on bumpy roads, and will stay on, one morning before work I get into my car to find out it turns over but wont start with security light flashing, I wasn't sure what to do so I ran back into my house to get some info online and see it was a common issue, so I gathered the instructions to leave the key in "ON" position for 10 mins until security light stop flashing and go off and then turn key to off wait 2 second and start, the car started on the spot, this happened to me 3 times so far since I bought the car, but I realized it usually happens to me after I fill up my tank for some reason, the last time it happened I was at the gas station and right after put gas in the car then it would start, I had my son with me (1 yr) and I had to take him out and go sit at a McDonald nearby until the security light quit flashing and once again it works, I refuse to fix it because its a defect that will always be hunting you as long as you own an Alero, my advice if you wanna get rid of this situation just sell your Alero, or wait the 10 mins rule instead of having your car towed to a dealership that will cost you an arm and a leg for something you could have done by yourself just waiting 10 mins its not worth fixing this, just be patient or get rid of your Alero.

The security light comes on and you have to wait 10 minutes for it to stop before you can restart. After the 10 minutes good luck that it starts right up. One time I had 5 attempts and it never started. Is there a way to disable the security feature?

Now 2 window motors are broke and I have to put some cardboard and rubber in between the window and existing rubber to keep them from sliding down. Oh and that cost $160.00 per window to fix. Also if feels like the car has no shocks in the back although they were just recently changed like when I ride over bumps and cracks in the road the car feels like it is going to fall apart in the back. That's my story.

I hate my car. First the security system goes off ALL the time all the time. Which doesnt let me start my car. Then both of my window motors went out and had to roll around with plastic on my windows. Then the thermostat. Finally THE ENTIRE just shut down. Seriously. The head gasket blew. Dad replaced it for me. Then all the other gasket in the entire car blew. Then it was the water pump got a new one put it on still didnt start, the starter went out, finally after 3 weeks of labor and 500 dollars the radiater blew. So now i need a new freaking radiator. SCREW THE ALERO NEVER EVER EVER EVER BUY AN ALERO!

I have been carless for freaking almost a month now and it still does not run, if it doesnt start after this one part i am threw i am going to run it off a cliff i swear. THis car is the worst car i have ever owned in my life. I bought a 90 cavilier before for 500 dollars and that car ran better then this stupid peice of sh*t.

WARNING DO NOT BY AN ALERO!

I am afraid to drive my Alero anywhere from fearing that my car would not start. I go to work at 3:30 in the morning and I am afraid to cut my car off. If I cut it off and that security light comes on then I am late for work and it is really embarrassing to have to sit and wait until the car decides that it wants to start. I really feel that Oldsmobile should do something to fix this problem. I am going to have to buy a new car, because I can not depend on the one that I have if I wanted to travel. With the economy the way it is now, I am trying to get to a place where I am comfortable....buying a new car and having a payment is not it. Please if anyone knows haow to fix this...please advise!!!

First off, I would like to say that this is my wife's car. I am riding to work, i get up at 3 in the morning, I stop to get gas, go to start the car back up and it sputters and stops. My wife says i am starting the car to fast. Whatever the hell that is supposed to mean. unfortunately even if you get the ignition switch replaced as I did it will continue to happen. the electrical system in the alero is substandard inside of the three years i have driven the car I have replace the both window motors, and have to replace the driver's side again , both tail lights blew, both keyless entry switches, two keys, an alternator, battery, ignition switch, and the fuel pump. I have run the circle of all the things that i have heard from everyone from the dealer's to outside sources. Finally i find out 3 years and $4,000 later, there is nothing i can do about it. If I hadn't lost my Altima in Hurricane Katrina, I wouldn't even have to write this. This is why people buy foreign!

Had to be at work for an all staff meeting. Blinking security light came on, waited 10 minutes. Tried to start again, light came on again. Waited 10 minutes, tried again, light back on. Waited 10 minutes, damn light came on AGAIN, 4 times!!!! Had to get a ride to work, was almost an hour late.

After I left my boyfriend called a mechanic who said they may be able to learn what the problem is with a scanner but can only do it while the problem is happening, so that's out. Also talked to a locksmith who said that while the light is blinking, keep the key to the "on" position (between off and start). After the light goes out, turn car off, then back to "on", wait for all lights to clear, then start car. My boyfriend said he tried this and it worked. Will have to see if it works in the future.

Will also be looking into getting a kit I've seen online that will actually completely disable the passlock system so it won't happen anymore at all.

I really couldn't complain about my car until recently. All hell has broken loose. It all started with the power windows coming out of the tracks ...not staying up. In addition the interior and exterior seem to be falling about . Alot of plastic junk pieces. I tried to start my car yesterday and noticed the security light flashing. It will not start! I just had my air condition and upper radiator hose fixed yesterday! Are you kidding? I waited for about 10 minutes...which felt like an eternity in this hot weather and all of a sudden it started. It did it to me today on my lunch break again(wouldn't start...security light flashing) and I felt like I was going to have a stroke! After reading other peoples experiences I realize I am not alone. I should have kept my Honda Civic!!!!!

Ok, where do I start?....This car is my mother-in-laws, and I unfortunately am the only one she has to work on things for her. I have now "rescued her" quite a few times because her car would not start. She will be ready to leave, and it just won't start! I have tried everything to my knowledge from working on older cars and have come up with nothing. Somebody mentioned that I may have to change the ignition.......I'm not sure what that has to do with anything, but this is getting ridiculous! Without knowledge of the ten minute rule, we have gotten lucky and it has started in the past, but it is getting worse and more frequent as time goes on. If any one knows a solution, or comes up with one, please email me at outinthesticks@charter.net Thanks, it will be greatly appreciated.

This has been happening more and more lately. As a single woman it is very inconvenient and could even be dangerous. I never know when it will happen. Basically, I get in and try to start my car and the security light starts blinking. I have to leave the key in the ignition and wait for at least 10 minutes for it to start.....after that it is sometimes very difficult to start. Once I was stuck in an empty parking lot after work for 45 minutes not knowing if I was stranded or not.

This has happened many times before. It usually does it off and on for a few weeks and then it stops for a few months. I'm really sick of it and plan on getting a new car, NOT an Oldsmobile.