Passlock Problem, Won't Start & Anti-Theft Light Is On
2001 Pontiac Grand Am (Page 1 of 4)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Pontiac dealer.
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8.3
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $590
- Average Mileage:
- 105,800 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 75 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- reset for 10 minutes with key on (23 reports)
- not sure (14 reports)
- replace module (12 reports)
- wait 10 min with key in start to reset passlock then restart (9 reports)
- was told my ignition had to be replaced (5 reports)
- replace ignition again and passlock system (3 reports)
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electrical problem
Helpful websites
- Grand Am Owners Club - FAQ entry related to the flashing SECURITY light and how you can perform the reset or relearn procedures to correct the problem.
- Passlock/VATS Bypass - This site sells a part that will bypass your defective passlock system. You are not alone because many many people have been kept out of thier OWN cars because of this defective system. This part helps bypass the whole system so you never have trouble again.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Many electrical problems, many other issues resulting from electrical problems. $4000 spent in summer of 2009 on that car. It had 30,000 miles when I first purchased it in 2003. It had less than 110,000 miles when I finally sold it in 2010.
- goliath157, SAN MARCOS, TX, US