Vehicle make/model = 1996 Pontiac GrandAm
Mileage = 120000
Engine size = 4 cilinder
dash lights = anti theft light is on
work done to repair = new fuel pump
tech = JK
question = anti theft light is on and car will start for 5 seconds and
then die!! where is the anti theft device? I will change it, I have a
parts car one year older, the same car!!
JK:
This system uses a passlock key cylinder in the column, the instrument cluster, and the
PCM. Any one of these could be at fault. The passlock cylinder is the most common. After
replacement, the system would have to be relearned.
If infact the ignition cylinder is bad, you need to remove the tilt lever, remove the upper
and lower covers. turn the key to the ON position, press the small release tab on the
housing that the cylinder goes into, then pull out the cylinder. Install the new cylinder the
same way.
To re-learn the system,
Attempt to start vehicle, then leave the ignition ON. The THEFT SYSTEM telltale will flash
for 10 minutes.
When the THEFT SYSTEM telltale stops flashing, start the vehicle. Once the vehicle is
running, the password is learned
Mileage = 120000
Engine size = 4 cilinder
dash lights = anti theft light is on
work done to repair = new fuel pump
tech = JK
question = anti theft light is on and car will start for 5 seconds and
then die!! where is the anti theft device? I will change it, I have a
parts car one year older, the same car!!
JK:
This system uses a passlock key cylinder in the column, the instrument cluster, and the
PCM. Any one of these could be at fault. The passlock cylinder is the most common. After
replacement, the system would have to be relearned.
If infact the ignition cylinder is bad, you need to remove the tilt lever, remove the upper
and lower covers. turn the key to the ON position, press the small release tab on the
housing that the cylinder goes into, then pull out the cylinder. Install the new cylinder the
same way.
To re-learn the system,
Attempt to start vehicle, then leave the ignition ON. The THEFT SYSTEM telltale will flash
for 10 minutes.
When the THEFT SYSTEM telltale stops flashing, start the vehicle. Once the vehicle is
running, the password is learned
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