I need to know how to reset the security system on a 2001 Pontiac Grand am?

Question

Security light comes on when driving and once the car is turned off it won't start back . had to take ut to shop once before wondering what can i do to not take it to the shop

Answer 1

Actually it sounds like you have a faulty pass lock sensor, The passlock sensor/module is part of your lock cylinder housing. The passlock sensor/module will have to be replaced. To correct this problem.

I have replaced this part many times, for the same concern.

This procedure should get you running.

10 Minute Learn Procedure
Tools Required:
None

Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Attempt to start the engine, then release the key to ON (vehicle will not start).
Observe the SECURITY telltale, after approximately 10 minutes the telltale will turn OFF.
Turn OFF the ignition, and wait 5 seconds.
The vehicle is now ready to relearn the Passlock™ Sensor Data Code and/or passwords on the next ignition switch transition from OFF to CRANK.

Important
The vehicle learns the Passlock™ Sensor Data Code and/or password on the next ignition switch transition from OFF to CRANK. You must turn the ignition OFF before attempting to start the vehicle.

Start the engine. The vehicle has now learned the Passlock™ Sensor Data Code and/or password.
With a scan tool, clear any DTCs if needed. History DTCs will self clear after 100 ignition cycles.


Hope this helps

Answer 2

I suggest that the upper limit for contributions be done away with, and that the maximum payouts in retirement still remain as they are, adjusted for inflation. Social security is not a "give away" program but one that we all contribute to like a savings plan, and should be protected from other uses by the government. Do you agree or disagree and why? If you are so worried about it then why don't you; first put it back into the private sector and make to were no can take out money from it for their own interest, second pay back every penny you have borrowed from both Social Security and Medicare, third take the illegal immigrants off of it and those who come over here but never paid a penny to it, and lastly have it the same for everyone; in other words government officials are to participate in it and if they want something more they do it on their own without the tax payers funding it?Yet, the monetary stytem feeding the imbalances had never been really changed. They, a group of scholars, suggested that all interest rates would be 3% or less for everyone to become rich if desired (that must be true also to taces). The best economic situation would be, they said, when there were no interest rates. Why not try this solution? The rich would still be rich. My question is: when soial security becomes a problem connected to federal debts, why not work with a balanced or gain budget and spend no more than comes in, as any family has to strive for? Why not ban all loobying gifts in order to get laws that serve the country? God bless America.

Answer 3

SECURITY RELEARN PROCEDURE

In the event that your vehicle fails to start after installing the DHP 1.0 PCM, you will need to perform the Security Relearn Procedure. This procedure allows the PCM to function properly in your vehicle. Follow the steps listed below completely.

1.Attempt to start the car by turning the key to the Start/Run Position.
2.Observe that the vehicle fails to start and that the security light is illuminated.
3.Release key to the 'ON/Accessory' Position. (DO NOT turn key to the 'off' position.)
4.Allow the vehicle to sit with the key in the 'ON/Accessory' Position for no less than 11 minutes.
5.Turn key to off position and allow the vehicle to remain in the 'OFF' position for no less than 30 seconds.
6.Repeat #1 - #5 for 3 cycles.
7.On 4th attempt, car should start.
NOTE : Since this is a fairly long procedure, I would limit all electrical sources, such as disconnecting headlights, to prevent discharge of battery.

NOTE 2 : It is SAFE to wait LONGER than the allotted time, but it is not safe to wait less time. I.e. 12 minutes instead of 11 minutes should be safe; however, waiting 10 minutes instead of 11 minutes is not safe.

Properly executed, this procedure should take approximately 35 minutes to complete.

Answer 4

Disconnect the negative lead from the battery and leave overnight.
Re connect and it should reset everything electrical in the car.

Answer 5

if you unhook the battery it will lock your stereo and you will have to take it to the dealer for them to put a code in unless you have the code in your owners manual, i have a 95 trans am and that happened to me any time the battery was unhooked, its a security thing