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Tru2Chevy · 04-21-2010, 11:12 AM

A friend of mine just picked up a '97 Grand Am to use as a beater, but there seems to be an issue with the security system. He said the car is 100% stock besides an aftermarket stereo head unit. About 1/2 the time he tries to start the car, the security light on the dash blinks, and he has to leave the key in the ignition, turned to the run position for about 10 minutes. That resets something, and then the security light will stop flashing and stay lit, and he can then start the car.

Any idea what might be causing this, and how it can be fixed?

- Justin

04-21-2010, 11:12 AM	#1
Tru2Chevy Co-Founder / Site Admin Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ewing, NJ Posts: 22,476 iTrader: (8) Social Networks:	1997 Grand Am Factory Alarm Issues A friend of mine just picked up a '97 Grand Am to use as a beater, but there seems to be an issue with the security system. He said the car is 100% stock besides an aftermarket stereo head unit. About 1/2 the time he tries to start the car, the security light on the dash blinks, and he has to leave the key in the ignition, turned to the run position for about 10 minutes. That resets something, and then the security light will stop flashing and stay lit, and he can then start the car. Any idea what might be causing this, and how it can be fixed? - Justin __________________ 1999 Camry - Beigemobile DD 2002 Suburban - Wife's DD 2004 Grand Cherokee - Not running / Project / Selling?