Does the ignition key for a 2001 Alero have a chip?

I have a 2005 ES330!

The dealership does all my repairs, but I found this.

This is how I reset the security system each time after disconnecting the battery:

1. Insert master key (non-remote master) into driver's side door.
2. Remove key.
3. Insert master remote key into driver's side door.
4. Remove key.
5. Insert master key (non-remote master) into ignition.
6. Remove key.
7. Insert master remote key into ignition.
8. Remove key.

The is additional information in the link. If that doesn't work, the best place to ask would be the Club Lexus forum.

https://www.google.com/search?q=2001+lexus+es300+security+reset

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Two things, Some Chev's have a security key that will only start the car when the ignition finds the ID chip in the handle of the key, when some places install remote starters they take the ID chip from the key and glue or tape it to the ignition switch so the remote starter will start the car without the key in it. I have seen some of the glue and or tape give out and the little chip falls far enough away from the ignition switch that it cannot find it and thus will not start. this is why it will work with the key in the ignition, You will have to find a service tech that knows how to remove the chip from your key handle (the plastic you turn when the key is inserted) then place it where the ignition switch can read it correctly. The ID chip is about the size of a grain of rice an is located in a small compartment in the plastic handle of the ignition key it is well hidden but a tech that has worked with this can find it. You could do the same if you get a additional key made for your car and place the key in the steering column very close to the ignition switch, but the new key can cost you in the $50 to $80 range so a tech would be a cheaper choice.
The second thing it may be is a bad isolator relay used in the remote starter, this relay is used by some more expensive remote starters to bypass the security system of the car by other means than placing the ID chip on the ignition switch. This would also need a tech to figure it out. But it should not cost more than $90 to fix by the tech, (less any cost to replace the ID chip or relay).

Oldsmobile Alero , What year is it ?

Is the key a FOB style ? Or have a security chip in it ? Did this happen after you replaced the battery. Some cars need to have a lot of electrical components reset if power is interrupted ( battery removal ) .

Insert key, rotate clockwise until starter engages. When engine fires release key. Do you have a licence? I'm just asking. Regards John

There are some possible problems.
Your starter could be bad. There may be a dead wire in the ignition switch itself. I'm not sure if your car has it, but if there is a chip in the key, that could have gone bad. Your best bet is to take it in to a mechanic.

Dear,
Check if the remote Battery is genuine (I mean full) other wise maybe it's a relay issue or timer issue in the module itself (which you installed).
Regards, Eng. Ghassan Alasmar

You do realize that Olds went out of business years ago.
So you bought one anyway?
Now parts to support it!!

I would go to a dealer and give them the VIN# and get
3 Keys. Then program or whatever is necessary
Ask a tech in the service bay first
Just walk in from the outside like you own the place

relay switch for your starter(ignition)

If you have anti theft on your car, it will be hard to install a remote start because your key has a chip in it to tell the computer your key is in the ignition. If you don't have antitheft, you still need to tap into the engine computer circuit to install a remote starter. This is not a do it yourselfer installation.
Or, are you just trying to jump start the starter from uner the hood to bypass the start position on the ignition switch? To do that, turn the key on and jump from the battery positive post to the starter solenoid mounted on the starter.