Triggered the theft SYS light to come on and the car won't start?

Tiny
IRISH SHAGGY
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  • 1998 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 3.1L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 308,000 MILES
We have somehow triggered the theft SYS light to come on and the car won't start and we don't know what to do help please. Car listed above is a 1996 GT model.
Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 AT 9:45 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Many of these GM vehicles you can reset the security system by following few steps.

Try this method:
Unlock the car using the key fob.
Insert the key into the outside door handle and turn it right and then left to lock and unlock.
Insert the ignition key and crank the engine over.
Hold the panic button down to disable the alarm.
Push unlock button and try starting it.
If that doesn't work disconnect the car battery by removing the negative cable end.
The pass lock sensor that controls the security system is built into the key tumbler or tumbler case which reads a chip inside the key.
This chip is generally unseen.

On older GM cars two small wires will break near the tumbler which will activate the system. In this case the tumbler must be repaired or replaced.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

Please let me know of any questions.

Thank you.
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Wednesday, August 18th, 2021 AT 7:34 PM

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