I have a Pontiac Grand Am 04 and used your video today to finally fix this problem. Ive been late to work a few times because I didn't know what was going on initially. I followed yr video step by step. Coming from a single woman, thanks so much for this helpful video.
Great video! This has been a problem for the life of my 2000 Alero. The dealer replaced the ignition switch at least 6 times in it's life. It was sold to me before I knew it was a problem. I should have known when the previous owned handed me 5 set's of keys. I'm like, 5 sets of keys? That's strange... Then I had the ignition replace again for $600. You would think the manufacture would have a fix like this. A 20 year old car does not need theft protection, I say "Please steal it" LOL
They aren't the chip keys. They don't have the little black square on the keys. The keys probably are in excellent condition---which tells you wha???? The igntion switch, not the key has too much play------If anything, I guess.
There is the one thing to do which won't help you, probably. Unlock the door from the outside with a key three times... not too fast. Maybe. And with the ignition key I'm reading 15 minutes per cycle; three cycles. And remember to pause for 10 seconds in the off position. BUT I DOUBT THIS IS GOING TO BE YOUR PROBLEM FROM MY EXPERIENCES.
I have 96 Pontiac Grand Am with this same problem Passkey Module VATS. My ignition is on right side on the tilted steering column. Can you tell me if the wires are in the same place for access and if the color of the wires are the same (yellow, black, white) colors?
Good video, I would recommend getting a GoPro (even a cheap one) and mounting on your head/hat that way you have a nice clean video quality to pair with your excellent advice.
☺ WHO TOLD YOU TO DO THAT???????? NO! THE TOLERANCE IS unimportant, BUT 1K AND 68K JESUS! [COMPARE TO A ONE YEAR OLD BABY AND A 68 YEAR OLD MAN. (WHAT DO YOU THINK?) GAMBLE!?!] GOOD LUCK!
That's what I was thinking too! I was very surprised to see that! Mine started as a blinking light that waiting 10 minutes would resolve, now it's solid and I'm not sure what to do
I have a Pontiac Grand Am 04 and used your video today to finally fix this problem. Ive been late to work a few times because I didn't know what was going on initially. I followed yr video step by step. Coming from a single woman, thanks so much for this helpful video.
SO DID IT WORK, DUDE OR WHAT?
Thank you for your help. You are very well informed. Its nice to see people using their brain and not just throwing parts at a problem.
YOU TRIED THIS?
Great video! This has been a problem for the life of my 2000 Alero. The dealer replaced the ignition switch at least 6 times in it's life. It was sold to me before I knew it was a problem. I should have known when the previous owned handed me 5 set's of keys. I'm like, 5 sets of keys? That's strange... Then I had the ignition replace again for $600. You would think the manufacture would have a fix like this. A 20 year old car does not need theft protection, I say "Please steal it" LOL
They aren't the chip keys. They don't have the little black square on the keys.
The keys probably are in excellent condition---which tells you wha????
The igntion switch, not the key has too much play------If anything, I guess.
@@TonyLorenzano Yes, it was the switch they replaced and gave a new set of keys each time. I since sold the car but this video resolved the issue.
Yo man you the best man
Please sub. Get me to 1k my friend.
I put in a resistor as u stated but it still won't start and I even did the relearn steps why won't it start ?
Just curious did you ever fix the issue?
I'm currently going thru the same thing as well as the shifter won't shift outta park
There is the one thing to do which won't help you, probably. Unlock the door from the outside with a key three times... not too fast. Maybe. And with the ignition key I'm reading 15 minutes per cycle; three cycles. And remember to pause for 10 seconds in the off position. BUT I DOUBT THIS IS GOING TO BE YOUR PROBLEM FROM MY EXPERIENCES.
Depressing me!
I have 96 Pontiac Grand Am with this same problem Passkey Module VATS. My ignition is on right side on the tilted steering column. Can you tell me if the wires are in the same place for access and if the color of the wires are the same (yellow, black, white) colors?
Can anyone tell me what wattage is needed for the 1500 Ohms resistor?
Thank you for taking the time to show the steps and what to avoid.
Excellent video,thank you so much!!
Good video, I would recommend getting a GoPro (even a cheap one) and mounting on your head/hat that way you have a nice clean video quality to pair with your excellent advice.
So I bought some resistors would 68 k ohm work it's only 1% tolerance
☺ WHO TOLD YOU TO DO THAT????????
NO!
THE TOLERANCE IS unimportant, BUT 1K AND 68K JESUS!
[COMPARE TO A ONE YEAR OLD BABY AND A 68 YEAR OLD MAN. (WHAT DO YOU THINK?) GAMBLE!?!]
GOOD LUCK!
This is awesome thanks
How did the resistor work out ? Any more security problems?
I did all this and my car still wont start do you any thoughts on it
De cuánto debe ser la resistencia no entendí bien eso
1500 ohmios es lo que usé. Gracias por mirar el video.
wHY NOT SENOR?
I have that problem but my light is not blinking
Let us know how your fix goes. thanks.
algen que lo tradusca porfabor me interesa mucho eso amigo
Si??
Buen video
Gracias por mirar el video.
Google tranlate does that, but I can't remember how that works at the moment.
I put a 2.2 resistor and still duin the same thing
I wonder if this should have been closer to 1300 or so--BUT YOU DECIDED THAT YOU'D USE A 2.2K---SO.........
If you have to wait 10 minutes still you didn't bypass the security. You didnt bypass the passlock or it would have started.
That's what I was thinking too! I was very surprised to see that! Mine started as a blinking light that waiting 10 minutes would resolve, now it's solid and I'm not sure what to do
yeah, I tend to agree ---if you have to do this more than once--definitely.