pontiac sunfire theft system

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allanb1911 - 26 Jul 2007 18:13 GMT

theft system light on. Car was being driven then quit. turns over but wont
start. Any ideas

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80 Knight - 26 Jul 2007 21:15 GMT

> theft system light on. Car was being driven then quit. turns over but wont
> start. Any ideas

Get the car to someone who has a code reader capable of reading the Theft
system codes.

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D Ford - 28 Jul 2007 06:41 GMT

Does the theft light blink now after trying to start. if so it's in learn
mode let it sit untill the light stops blinking or goes out not sure which,
and then shut it off and try and see if it will start. probably the ignition
lock cyl

> theft system light on. Car was being driven then quit. turns over but wont
> start. Any ideas

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D Ford - 28 Jul 2007 06:44 GMT

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> Does the theft light blink now after trying to start. if so it's in learn
> mode let it sit untill the light stops blinking or goes out not sure
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>> wont
>> start. Any ideas

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lousworld - 30 Jul 2007 19:53 GMT

> Does the theft light blink now after trying to start. if so it's in learn
> mode let it sit untill the light stops blinking or goes out not sure which,
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I have the same problem... the engine blew,, smoke everywhere...

the car then died.....would not start..

i replaced the engine with one from a junk yard.

when i tried to start the new engine it had no fuel coming out of
injectors.. (no voltage to injectors.. good fuel pump..

i noticed the theft system light on before starting..

i tried several methods of reset... i tried turning it over for a
second then back to on position for 10-15 minute.. no help

then per above i tried just going to the on position and letting it
sit for 20 minutes.

the light never blinks,, it stays on all the time..

i would hate to have it towed and then have the dealership charge 115
for diagnostic and 100 to reset it with a tech-2..

is there a manual way to reset the System...

Thanks LOU

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Eugene L. Kimball - 31 Jul 2007 11:05 GMT

>> Does the theft light blink now after trying to start. if so it's in learn
>> mode let it sit untill the light stops blinking or goes out not sure
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> Thanks LOU

You might check out the following site:

http://www.smpcorp.com/web_app/TechTip/TechTips.asp

It has a good write up on the relearn procedures. You have to scroll down
the option list until you get to Computer relearn procedures. This help me
out lot when I replaced the ignition switch on my son's car.

For what it's worth

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