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Sedans Pontiac Grand Am Pontiac Grand Am Security Passlock Problems
737 messages, Last post on Nov 25, 2009 at 11:33 AM
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just a note i was having the passlock/security lite issue  every 4 month or so.. now it has become a daily thing! i see where there is a class action lawsuit against gm for a wiper issue for the grand ams... hmmm i think perhaps we should start one up for this passlock issue... i just contacted pontiac if anyone would like to join in and let GM/pontiac know that this is not just an issue affecting one car please do so i think thats the only way we can get some action on this... toyota had the same problem with the prius only they cared about their buyers and recalled them.. heres the link http://www.pontiac.com/divisional/contactus/contactus_owners.jsp |
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Replying to: curlylocks1014 (Apr 10, 2006 2:47 pm)   
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Replying to: chelm (Sep 03, 2006 7:36 pm) The car oviously over heated from a gasket leak and thus the need for radiators and such. Don't take cars to the dealer. I have a 2000 grand am and found all of my pronlems located on the internet and how to fix them. I have 100k miles with problems, yes, but not real bad unless you don't fix the problem when it first arises. |
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Replying to: chelm (Sep 03, 2006 7:36 pm)
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| Someone help me please!! I think my car is possessed. The security light comes on and then I can't start the dang thing. The dealership says to put it in the ACC mode until the light is solid. But that takes 10 minutes. Does anyone know what this problem is? Also the new thing the car is doing is the Traction off light, ABS and service engine soon light is coming on. What is this from? Someone help me please. | |
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Replying to: kristenn16 (Jun 20, 2006 10:13 am) |
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Replying to: kristenn16 (Jun 20, 2006 10:13 am) I was lucky as the first one I changed was the problem. It was very difficult to change it out. Lots of elbow grease if you know what I mean. Security light is likely something to do with the passlock system which is behind the ignition key hole. |
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I had a problem with my Grand Am not starting and found this on the web which describes my situation exactly. Is this what this forum is referring to as the Passlock problem and is there no known fix? (PRWEB) February 21, 2005 -- If you own a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am, you'd better hope you're not stuck somewhere bad when this hits: You go to start your car, and the engine cranks, but it seems like your out of gas, and won't start. Numbers of people then have the car towed to a shop, only to find that the car easily starts after being towed, but no cause is ever found. The problem is that the RKE (remote keyless entry) system has a defect in it that causes car not to start. As of now there is no recall on the passlock systems. As for a fix, the experts are honestly not sure. To reset the computerized system, put key in the ignition and leave it in 'On' position for about ten minutes. Then turn it off, and try - it should start then. Warning: Continued resetting of the computer this way will eventually damage computer and will cost lots to replace/fix.
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Replying to: neptune (Oct 23, 2006 11:18 am) I can't think of any reason why "re-setting" the computer will cause any damage, but eventually it won't work because the root cause will completely fail, and will re-trip the passlock as soon as it re-sets and you try to start it. The Hall effect sensor runs about $125, with labor I believe the repair costs about $375 if I remember right.
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