You are here:

Automotive/99 PONTIAC GRAND AM IGNITION

Advertisement

Expert: - 10/22/2008


Question
I HAVE A 99 PONTIAC GRAND AM AND MY IGNITION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, I WAS TOLD THIS CAN ONLY BE DONE AT THE DEALER CAUSE IT HAS TO RELEARN OR BE REPROGRAMMED. IS THIS TRUE? AND IF SO WHY? ISNT THERE SOMETHING WE CAN DO TO BY PASS IT OR DO THIS WITH OUT PAYING THE DEALER 500.

Answer
Thanks to the wonderful Anti-Theft programming most vehicles come equipped with these days, only the Dealer, or possibly a Locksmith who has the codes, can work on pretty much any of the newer vehicles that have a Chip in the key, which tells the Computer it's okay to let the vehicle start and run. You will have to check around, and see if there are any Locksmiths in your area, who have the codes needed for your car.

Automotive

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

Ben Deutschman

Expertise

Questions ONLY related to Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge Slant-Sixes from 1960-1975. You can ask me about Engine Timing, general specifications, do`s and don`ts, and details such as proper installation of `Spark Plugs` on the 1960-74 `Slant-Sixes.`

Experience

I own and work on a 1960 plymouth, powered by a 'Slant-Six', have also worked on a 1968 'Slant-Six', a 1975, a 1964, and and 1970 'Slant-Six'

Organizations
Ben Deutschman
POCI Legislative Liaison
President Of The NY/NJ Slant-Six Club Of America
http://www.poci.org
http://bencar.freeyellow.com/76TAPage.html
http://bencar.freeyellow.com/benscarpage.html
http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=nynjslant6 (NY/NJ Slant-Six Club Of America Website)


Publications
Smoke Signals (Pontiac-Oakland Club International)
Hemmings Motor News


Education/Credentials
B.A 'Labor Relations', 'Rutgers University' (Livingston College Campus)

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.