Expert: INSTALLSUPPORT - 10/21/2007

Question
Our lights keep randomly coming on, we have a 2004 Grand Am. We have also not been able to start the car a couple of times, having to wait the 10 minutes to try again. We were told to check the battery first, as this might be the cause. We did that and the battery had a short. A new battery was put in, and the lights came on again. Any ideas what the problem is would be greatly appreciated. Oh I called GM and they said it could be the computer security system (over $500) to repair. Thankfully we have an extended warranty. Could there be any other causes than this?

Answer
Ok then, from your desription and the
make/model/year of the car you have there,
it appears you've reset the VATS.

The car's security immobilizer
reader at the key switch
does not recognise the coded
chip in the ignition key any longer.

You can try to put the key
in the ignition, turn to the on position &
wait at least 10 mins like that.
(Do not turn off the key switch before
10 minutes as elapsed!)

Once done, the key is re-programmed and
should allow the fuel injectors to work again.
The car would start now if corrected.

In some cases, the VATS (GM'S VEHICLE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM)
will re learn the code this way, and will then
allow the restart, however if this does not work,
then you can simply tow it to any GM vehicle dealer
to have the service department re code it.

There is a permanent solution though.
Adding the PLJX Self learning Bypass module (59.95)
will bypass the PASSLOCK system in your vehicle
for good. See this at www.PASSLOCK2.com

Good luck I hope method 1 does the trick!

ALARMTEK
PASSLOCK2.com