2001 cavalier 2.2 it was bought and it was drivable until stopped for gas then went to try to restart the car the security light and service engine light came on car wouldnt start wiggled some wires on the starter and it started but the security light was still on drove the car home shut it off and it will not start the engine will turn over just will not start changed ecm coil packs ignition control module changed fuel regulator fuel pump but the car still cranks but will not start and still has the security light on it and it says error on the digital read out where the odometer is can any one help.

Thanks to the guys on the Grand Am forums.

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GM:

10 Minute Learn Procedure
Tools Required:
None

Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Attempt to start the engine, then release the key to ON (vehicle will not start).
Observe the SECURITY telltale, after approximately 10 minutes the telltale will turn OFF.
Turn OFF the ignition, and wait 5 seconds.
The vehicle is now ready to relearn the Passlock™ Sensor Data Code and/or passwords on the next ignition switch transition from OFF to CRANK.

Important
The vehicle learns the Passlock™ Sensor Data Code and/or password on the next ignition switch transition from OFF to CRANK. You must turn the ignition OFF before attempting to start the vehicle.


Start the engine. The vehicle has now learned the Passlock™ Sensor Data Code and/or password.
With a scan tool, clear any DTCs if needed. History DTCs will self clear after 100 ignition cycles.

Here is more information utilizing the search function on this site.


Hope this helps you out.
Good luck.



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Newbie member since 1999
Thank you Dave and JBO!

thanks for the help its been a long time since I used this site.