reset the security system?

1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE
197,000 MILES
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3EVERRACEFAN
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i trying the alarm and i believe the fuel pump is shut off do to security system.i had a same problem on another model.the car will start and run for 3 to 5 seconds.on the other model we had to turn the key on for 25 min and do some other things buy turning key on and off. what i want know is how to do this to my 97 parkave
Aug 7, 2013 at 5:21 AM
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Hello,

Here is a guide that will show you how to reset the security system for you.

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

Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken

Nov 23, 2016 at 1:04 PM
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This car has an anti theft ignition device. We think we tried it to many times incorrectly, which seems to have disabled the fuel pump. It turns over and runs for about 3 to 5 seconds, then sputters out. How do we fix this and get the fuel pump reengaged and disable the anti theft ignition device for future? We already replaced the fuel filter and the fuel pump, still doesn't work.
Aug 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM (Merged)
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This is most likely caused by an issue with the key or the control module that senses the keys resistance. I attached the information about this system. Does the vehicle every "time out" after 3 starts? Meaning after trying to start 3 times, does the engine stop cranking when the key is turned?

If the engine keeps starting and stalling then this is not the issue. Is the security light flashing or staying on while this is happening? If not, I am not sure we have a security issue. Sounds like we may have a fuel issue.

Let me know and we can go from there. Thanks
Aug 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM (Merged)
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Thanks for the reply. It always starts and then stalls. The security light is on while starting it and stays on until it shuts off. My other friend thinks that the new fuel pump we installed may actually be bad. He says its happened to him before. So I guess we'll try exchanging it and see what happens. Thanks
Aug 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM (Merged)
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That could be. The theft light shouldn't be staying on like that but if it does this continuously then I would agree the pump may be failed. You can just test fuel pressure to confirm this. Here is a guide that will help with that:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
Aug 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM (Merged)
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Turns out it was a broken ground. Thanks for your help
Aug 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM (Merged)
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KASEKENNY1 is one of our best! Glad you could get it fixed, that kind of problem can be tough. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
Aug 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM (Merged)
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