7.6
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$127.00
Average Mileage:
81,470 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (4 reports)
- modify wiring to bypass security system (1 reports)
electrical problem
Helpful Websites About 2002 Pontiac Grand Am anti theft system prevents car from starting
2008Oct 01
Grand Am GT 3.4L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
you never know where it will start or that you will have to do the 10 minute wait. there should be a recall on tis problem or at least a know fix
2009Aug 25
Grand Am SE 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 104,750 miles
My car wouldn't start less than a week ago. I put the key in the ignition. It sounded like it was going to start, but it just wouldn't turn over. I had it towed to a mechanic shop. They told me that the auto theft system engaged and my car thought it was being stolen, so it wouldn't allow my car to turn over. They said this was just due to a fluke in the system. They reset the system and said I would be fine. They thought I maybe needed a new key, but it should be fine for now. Three days later and it did it again. Not sure how to reset the system, but I did call a locksmith out who made a new key for my car. No luck. From the other posts I have read, I'm just out of luck with this problem :(
2009Jan 15
Grand Am
- Automatic transmission
- 110,000 miles
I am simply reporting to help add to the large number of ticked off Pontiac owners.
2006Feb 13
Grand Am SE 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 53,000 miles
Every once in a while when i try to start the car the anti theft unit keeps the car from starting
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2008Jun 11
Grand Am LE 4 cyl
Here is a link to a way to fix the Pontiac Grand AM Passlock Problem:
http://www.bergerweb.net/grandamsecurityfix.htm
I began having trouble with my 2002 Pontiac Grand Am SE. The first thing I noticed as I was driving to work was that the "SECURITY" light was on. There did not seem to be any effect on driving, however, and I continued on to work. After work, I started the car without any problems, and the security light was not on. Later, I stopped at a store, and when I was ready to leave, I started the car, it ran for a couple of seconds, and then stopped, with the SECURITY light flashing. The car then would not re-start, and the SECURITY light remained on (I'm not sure whether it was flashing or on solid.). My owner's manual was in the glove box, so I read the section about the security light, (page 2-68) which said:
"This light will come on when you turn the key to ON and will stay on until the vehicle starts. If you're driving and the security light comes on and remains on, your Passlock(tm) system is not workiing properly. Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock and you should see your dealer."
Well, now, that's a fine mess! How am I going to see my dealer, when I'm 40 miles from his shop? Thankfully, there is also an entry for "Passlock" in the index of the owner's manual. (page 2-18). It reads in part:
"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."
The advise in the service manual worked, and in less than 15 minutes, I was on my way. Unfortunately, a few weeks later, I had to go through the same procedure to get my car started, and this time, it caused me to be late for an appointment. I decided I had to do something to fix the problem.I found a forum thread on edmunds.com which addressed the problem, and gave me a way to fix it. Since there are many people with the same problem, I decided to dedicate a web page on my website to explaining how to bypass the Grand Am Security System. You will find it at:
http://www.bergerweb.net/grandamsecurityfix.htm
Please read it carefully. There is a lot of information there, but It will be very helpful, and it will explain the problem and how to fix it.
Richard B.
Fenton, MI, USA
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