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    Oct 31, 2007, 06:53 AM
    2004 Pontiac Grand Am Security system
    I have a 2004 pontiac grand am and it seems like every time I go to start it... it gives me problems . Sometimes it sounds like it wants to start but it just won't fire... then the other time the security system light flashes at me and won't do anything.. I learned how to reset that but I was wondering if there is anyway to get that repaired? And with the sometimes wanting to start I had a starter put in it oct 07 so I don't know what is going on with it. I thought that maybe someone who knows cars could give me some advice before I end up going to spend 500$ at the shop. When the car sometimes wants to start the security light is steady on when driving. I just assume go put a automatic car starter in the stupid thing and hope it starts every time!

    But any comments would be very helpful..

    Thanks
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    Oct 31, 2007, 08:02 AM
    Factory Security System?
    You should ba able to have that diagnosed at the dealer for a nominal fee. Usually about one hour flat-rate.
    I would NOT recommend installing anything until that issue was resolved. It could be as simple as a new key or a bad fuse. Check all the fuses and try your other key. POllibly a weak battery or abad cell in the battery.
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    Nov 9, 2007, 07:49 AM
    The problem is with the ignition cylinder which you can do it yourself which would save you about 250 to 300 dollars or take it to a gm certified dealership (pontiac) this problem is very familiar with gm cars because the gm factory takes the lowest bids for parts and they happened to pick a bad batch of cylinders. For sure though this is a easy fix if you know what your doing.

    Matt *masterpontech*
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    Nov 15, 2008, 10:14 AM
    How do you reset the security system? My car is in the shop now with a security system problem and I would like to be able to reset it myself.
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    Feb 17, 2009, 12:34 PM
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    Please answer this ASAP!!
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    Apr 7, 2010, 05:16 AM

    When this happened, bring the key back then turn the key to the on position and wait 10 minute strait and the security light will stop blinking, bring the key back to off position and then start.It happened to me frecuently
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    May 30, 2010, 10:16 PM
    Naguabo, thank you for the answer on resetting the security system. Unfortunately I wasted time pulling off and testing the starter and now I have to return a new battery and get my 70 bucks back. After resetting the security system it works just fine. Thank you!
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    Sep 11, 2010, 11:27 AM
    Is 145261miles good for a pontiac bonneville to buy for a least 5600 dollars
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