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Tammy
I had my car towed to a mechanic this morning. Once there, they hooked it up to their Snap-On Code reader. The only code that was stored was a BMC code (not sure which one). The mechanic tried to start the car several times, but never had the car turn over. I mentioned that I even tried to use a second key to start the car, but no luck. The mechanic then left the key in the on position for about 10 to 15 minutes after his last attempt to start it. After that time had elapsed, he turned the key off, turned it back on and started the car. Apparently what has happened is that the chip that is in my wife's key has gone bad and the security program in the car did not recognize it and would not allow the car to start. It shuts off the fuel pump apparently. The code that the mechanic pulled off indicated that the car was forced to try to start with an unauthorized key, (my wife's). When I disconnected the battery at one point, it caused the car to loose its security memory. Having the key in the on position for at least 10 minutes will allow the computer to re-learn its security. now it starts and I am happy.
This is something that showed us signs of trouble early on that went unrecognized. About 6 months ago while my wife was driving the car, the security light came on. I told her to ignore it. Just a glitch. This continued to happen randomly over the past several months, maybe a total of 5 times. Each time I chose to ignore it. I guess that the problem is in my wife's key. I will now have to go to a dealer and get a new key made and programed for her.
I had noticed for quite some time that the Security light would occasionally stay on while driving. Then, last week I tried to start the car but nothing happened. It would turn, but it would not start. I noticed the security light was flashing. The manual stated I should wait 10 minutes for the light to go out and then try again. I did this and the car started. This happened again the next day and so I took it to the dealer and it turned out that both those parts above failed. I asked them why both would fail at the same time and they told me one caused the other to fail.
The reason the engine turns but does not start is the anti-theft device does not allow fuel to be sent to the ignition if it thinks it has been tampered with (or just malfunctions).
Anyways, it is this kind of crap the really irks me about American cars. I have no issues changing brakes, mufflers etc but things like this are just a complete waste of money. Who knows what the next problem will be.
By the way, I asked if the anti-theft device could be disabled and they told me know.
Goodluck!
Thank's
I have replaced the idel engine control valve and the o2 sensor
thank's
Was wondering if anyone knew what other radios would fit a 92 GrandAm
for instance what other years would fit wihout changing the wiring. i would like to put in a am/fm cd player
thanks for your help
What looks similar to an air bag on an airbrake system is inside the rear springs. One has a 1/8 - 1/4 inch hole in center, the one on the left is near-ripped out at the bottom of it.
Does ANYONE know enough about this to steer me in the right direction for diy? Can't really afford to take to dealership mechanic. Need help/insight. :confuse:
Mike
Oh yes, I forgot to mention to ETS Off light no longer goes on/off and when I'm driving (AZ Heat) with the air on high my battery light will come on, but the second I turn the air off it shuts off. Should I get my alternator checked? A new battery? I'm in dire need of help....
I was just reading what you wrote, and I'm experiencing the same problem you had. My battery died, and once I gave it a jump start, I couldn't get the radio to work. I bought the car used, and when I tried the password given, it wouldn't work. Now, whenever I try, all I get is an INOP sign. No matter, how long it's been since I last tried. Anyway, if it's not too personal, would you tell me how much the dealer charged you to unlock the stereo?
Thanks,
desichick
And if you went to a car dealer, how much did they charge?
Thanks.
gizmo to replace. I ask what it does and they said it scans the key to verify before allowing they motor to start. What does it scan, there is no sensor in these keys, I said, the grooves.
I mean time I've discovered 2-3 other people who have had the same issue on similiar cars, one person is on his second sensor in three months and all are as uncertain about the issue as I am. Has anyone else experienced this problem. Also, I've been told that this sensor can be bypassed. :mad:
Last night on the way home it started to over heat, i felt the hot air blowing out of the vents. Once tha was happening we noticed the water temp gauge rising very quickly. We ended up pulling over in a lot and notice it was POURING coolant out of the L shaped house at the back of the engine housing area (firewall).
Less than 2 weeks ago we had teh water pump replaced.
Any Ideas? The sooner the better...
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I just wanted to say that taking my grand am to the dealer was the best thing. He took care of it right in front of me. It didn't even take 2 minutes. I found out the previous owner gave me the wrong code. Thanks for all your help.
And don't be a stranger!
and i'm still working on getting the cable fitted. someone said they had teh same problem and tied a string to the one end of the old one, and one to the new end and pulled it all the way through..sounds like what i want to do.!
I have a 2002 Grand Am SE, and for some reason my heater switch will only work on the 4 and 5 notches, not 1, 2 or 3. This happened suddenly one day. Does anyone know what may be casueing this? And is there a quick fix?
Thanks in advance.
IqalAm
The window regulators, one by one , went first starting with my '94 (almost $$$$400 a piece), the brake dust on the rims looks awful, I do feel every little bump/pothole in the road, the plastic gizmos in the interior have been popping off left and right, and now at about the 100,000k mark we have an electrical problem; one of the fuses under my hood keeps blowing. Consequently, I have no get up and go, the coolness of the AC disappears and once in PARK will not shift out of gear until I change the fuse.
I was once a very loyal Grand Am owner but I'm having second thoughts.