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Anonymous Posted on Dec 20, 2011

My 2001 grand am will not even turn over

My car yesterday wouldnt even turn over... then out of blue fired right up.. i know the security issue trick.. do i need to know another?

  • Anonymous Dec 20, 2011

    I sprayed all connections on starter and battery... that was all i did and it started a few min later.. this morning, same thing.. turn key all lights and everything come on but no power to starter

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If you notice that the security light is on, that is a common issue with pontiacs. My mechanic told me that my security light was going to start giving me problems. The security light can stop you from starting your car for x amount of time. I was told that it is an easier solution just to disable the security than to get it fixed.

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SOURCE: 2001 Grand Am won't start then will start day

I have the same problem--to start with if it has an aftermarket remote starter, some of the mess with the antitheft module, it may be different in your case but i found a small box on the rad support that you will hear clicking when you try to start the car.
I found that unplugging it then turning the key to the crank position then shutting it off all the way--then plug it back in--it should start after that--dunno why--but it worked for me.
other than that you can turn the key to the on position and leave it for twenty minutes-this should reset the theftlock--it should then start--Hope this helps buddy--GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!1

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