vats prob

[chrisfrom nj]

i recently picked up a 2003 pontiac grand am gt the security light came on and the car doesnt start what do i need to do to bypass the security system to get the car to start it cranks but wont start

[Jloshotz]

Does it have a visible resistor pellet in the key?

[chrisfrom nj]

thanks j it doesnt have the pelet on the key i reset it all ready the car starts up and runs great

[Jloshotz]

Oh good! Glad to hear it's worked out :)

[chrisfrom nj]

it was really easy to reset it

[Tru2Chevy]

Post up the solution you found in case someone else runs into the same problem....

- Justin

[chrisfrom nj]

you will need to hook a battery charger to your car when reseting the vats you will need to turn the key on the on position wait 15 min then turn the key off for 30 seconds then turn the key on the on position wait 15 min then turn the key off for 30 seconds then turn the key on the on position wait 15 min then turn the key off for 30 seconds then you can start the car and it should start if it doesnt reset you have another prob

[Stevoone]

They usually work for awhile after the relearn but you will most likely have the problem again.

The most common thing on the Grand Am is the key cylinder and housing. Not too difficult, but coding the key cylinder may be difficult if you never dealt with tumblers before.

[chrisfrom nj]

i bought the car got it runing i was going it keep it it runs good i drove it around for a test drive i never registered it or insured it im trying to sell it i need the money to pick up another truck i got my eyes on a 2000 gmc 2500 4x4 with a plow set up that my friend owns