AboutTodd Puccio Expertise General auto repair,electical issues,driveability issues,anti-lock brakes,SIR systems,HVAC,engine performance,Gm spacific. I have worked at my current dealseship since the 1990 model year anything much older than that I have limited exposure to. I do not have very much transmission experience so those question you may want to ask of another expert. When you send me a question let me know the exact make/model/engine and year for the car or suv you have it makes it easier to answer the questions that way.
Experience Experience in the area:I have been employed by the same Gm dealer for 18 years and and a ASE master technician. I work at a Pontiac and GMC truck store. Served a a lead technician when dealership was on a team system.
I just recently moved to a Buick,Hummer,Saab Store when my franschise was purchased by this dealership.
Organazations: ASE master techncian
Education/Credentials:High school diploma,2 year vocational school degree
2 year college degree. Associates degree in applied scineces (auto technology)Awards and Honors: GMC master techncian
Question my cars sterring collum was cut, i replaced collum but car wont start(it acts like it will but don't) 96 pontiac grand am
Answer Hi Frank:
The reason it will not start or start and stay running is because the ignition lock housing has a different sensor in it then the original. Do this turn off all the accessories in the car attempt to start the car let it start and stall and leave the key in the oon/run position the secuirty lamp on the dash will start to either flash or stay on steady after 10 minutes the lamp whould either go off or stop flashing. turn the key to the off position for 1 minute then restart the car it should run then. This process will leran the sensor in the ignition housing to your car. good luck :)
