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Security Light on, wont start

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#1 ·
Today my 2008 Charger refuses to start after driving around for the afternoon. When I insert the key fob, the red security light comes on under the fuel gauge and nothing else happens, and the car won't start.

I've googled around and I see lots of references to a flashing security light, and also the engine starting then stopping after a few seconds.

My light is solid, and only goes out when the key is removed. I tried disconnecting the battery, but to no avail. Its a two hour drive to the dealership, I don't relish the towing bill.

Any ideas?
 
#5 ·
Did you use the valet key a few times to turn it on? If you trigger the engine self shutdown(security) a few times it will lock til dealership unlocks it.
Bank didnt lock it did they?
 
#7 ·
If u havent gone to dealer, try putting the key in the ON position for 10 minutes and see if the security thing goes away.
 
#10 ·
I think this particular time, I needed to get a replacement key, at $300. It was fine after that. Then a year ago I started having iginition problems again, and it a was traced to a faulty WIN Module, basically the part in the dash you insert the key into, so it was replaced at $750. There were recalls for other dodge models for this problem, but not the Charger. I've had no problems since.

Hope this helps.
 
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