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737 messages, Last post on Nov 25, 2009 at 11:33 AM
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Replying to: lovemygrandam (Oct 26, 2009 3:16 pm) waiting 10 minutes almost every time I started my car.....Ja |
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I recently updated my web blog about the Passlock Security System on Pontiac Grand Am and other GM vehicles. This blog describes in detail how to solve issues with the Passlock II system on GM cars. It also contains all the posts in this thread which have valuable information about GM's Passlock system. If you are having any Passlock problems, I suggest you go to my web page and read it thoroughly. Here is a link to it. Grand Am Passlock Security System Repair
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Replying to: lovemygrandam (Nov 02, 2009 11:12 am) I'd just like to say thanks for all your help. I followed your instructions on your website, step by step to fix my 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. So far, after two weeks, I have had no problems with the Security light coming on or the car starting (knock on wood!). To anyone who suspects their passlock problem can be fixed with Mr. Berger's method, I suggest you try it (at your own risk, mind you). I had never soldered before, but quickly picked it up after watching several Youtube videos. Mr. Berger's pictures and guide are extremely helpful. Again, proceed at your own risk and mechanical know-how. Thanks a ton! -mizzOUstu702 |
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Replying to: lovemygrandam (Nov 02, 2009 11:12 am) I WISH I FOUND THIS WEBSITE before...instead i called my mechanic who came towed the car and fixid, he then told me he had to call someone else to fix the passlock thing but he already told it was something to with it when he towed the car. I can't believe how stupid i was withtout checking the Manual and do the 10 seconds' thing to make the car start again. Honestly i can't tell you if the car was doing any noise in the past days...a tlinking or stuff like that since it makes a lot of noise. My GrandAm is a 1997 with 130,000 miles and i can tell you that it runs fine!! Anyway tonight i picked up the car... my mechanic which i have always considered honest,at least with me, charged me $ 300 ... towing included and the problem seems fixed. I hope so. What do you think???
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Replying to: robyr77 (Nov 03, 2009 4:42 pm) Take a look at your work order. If he replaced the Ignition switch, he probably fixed your problem correctly, and you got by a lot cheaper than going to a dealer. If he didn't replace the ignition switch, check to see what he actually did, and see if it makes sense. Remember, Passlock problems are caused by either: 1. Ignition Switch 2. Wiring & connectors 3. Body Control Module Doing the 10 minute reset is not worth $300. Why? Because it only takes 10 seconds to turn the ignition on, and 15 seconds to check to see if it worked 15 minutes later.... Total repair time - less than 30 seconds. |
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This is only the 2nd time this has happened, but thankfully we came to this site before calling the insurance for towing like we did the last time! We tried #28 where we put the key on the "on" position and waited until the Security light quit blinking. The car didn't turn over, so we went to Plan B: #695 where we oiled the key and IT WORKED!! THANK YOU for sharing your experiences with this apparently-widespread problem. 
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Replying to: declo_girl (Nov 16, 2009 5:17 pm) "After attempting to start the engine, if the SECURITY light flashes or stays on, wait ten minutes with the key in ON until the light goes off. Then turn the ignition to OFF before attempting to start the engine again." Note that You must turn the ignition to OFF before attempting to start the engine again. Also, What kind of car do you have? Is it one that uses a special key? (look at the side of your key, just below the black plastic "handle". If there is a "+" stamped on the side of the key, then you have a different kind of Passlock system.) Please post back and let us know, as all of us would like to know why 3-in-1 oil on the key works. |
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We tried EVERY suggestion on these posts except cutting wires. The only thing that has worked is the 3-1 oil on the key and in the ignition. Othewise it was turn off the key, get out of the car, wait at least 15 minutes. Then it would start. We did the oil about 2 months ago and it hasn't happened again. And it was getting to the point where it happened every single time my husband tried to start it. SO, thanks for the hint. I suggest anyone with the problem give it a try.
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Replying to: mcleff (Nov 18, 2009 11:51 am) Was this your solution on your 2003 Saturn? If so, can you please post back here and tell us if you have one of the keys that has the resistor embedded in the key, or one that has the chip in the key. You should be able to tell by looking at your key. It will have a "+" stamped on the side of the key. Please post back. |
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