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#26 of 30 Olds, Pontiac, Chevy passlok starting problem by ja33 Oct 13, 2009 (3:56 pm)
Replying to: hauntedcar (Sep 30, 2009 1:54 pm) At 36,000 miles my 2001 Olds Alero started having passlock starting problems. At first it was every other month and then after 2 years it happened with every other turn of the key. Since I am not the least bit mechanically inclined, I tried any and all procedures suggested on the internet except cutting wires, or installing a new switch. Eight months ago I decided to clean the grooves on my ignition key with a squirt of 3 in 1 oil. THE CAR STARTED RIGHT UP. I did it again for the next 3 days to gain little confidence in the procedure. THE ALERO CONTINUES TO START EVERY TIME    Now once a month I oil the key, push it in and out of the switch slowly a couple times. When starting the car, do not jam the key in quickly and turn. Take your time. It seems to be a very sensitive switch, and needs a little TLC to prevent dirt build up. Try it. A little 3 in 1 oil squirt might save you a $500 repair bill. I told my GM dealer mechanic about this solution. He said "Yeah, it might work"   Other Olds owners have tried this easy solution with favorable results. Try it and see if it works. I would appreciate hearing your results-good or bad. Don't use any special ignition key lubrication from an auto parts store. Just plain old 3 in one oil. Ja
#27 of 30 steering not locked, can't start by gary_william Oct 16, 2009 (9:15 am)
I cannot turn the ignition to start the car. the steering wheel is not locked, either (it turns freely in either direction). Is this a transmission lockout module problem, an ignition module problem, or a steering lockout module problem?
#28 of 30 stalling isssue with 2003 impala by impala4 Nov 21, 2009 (12:14 pm)
Hi I have an 2003 impala, it started stalling a year back, at that point of time it used to be once in a couple of months, but of late ie, for the last 3 months, it happens weekly once....it stalls while driving and doesn't start immediately, may be after 45 minutes it would, took to the mechanic ther was no code. It would give check engine light when ever I had this problem. Finally got the transmission , powersteering fluids changed and spark plug system changed costing $800, now after changing al these and spending so much , it is again giving the same problem , yesterday didn't start from the parking lot and today stalled while driving and again didn't start from the parking lot. I f any oone can help Replies to this message: neustkg (Nov 21, 2009 7:09 pm) impala4 (Nov 21, 2009 7:40 pm)
#29 of 30 Re: stalling isssue with 2003 impala [impala4] by neustkg Nov 21, 2009 (7:09 pm)
Replying to: impala4 (Nov 21, 2009 12:14 pm) I had a very similar problem. but in my case, no check engine light. I researched the problem and it looked like a high probability of the problem being the crankshaft sensor. Replaced that and problem went away. Replies to this message: impala4 (Nov 21, 2009 7:40 pm)
#30 of 30 Re: stalling isssue with 2003 impala [neustkg] by impala4 Nov 21, 2009 (7:40 pm)
Replying to: neustkg (Nov 21, 2009 7:09 pm) mechanic actually reset the crankshaft sensor code.......

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