1997 Oldsmobile Achieva Security Light Fix

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1997 Achieva 11500 milesThe security light comes on when I try to start the car and it shut down. I have took it to a GM dealer they can not disarm it, becuase it is factory made they say. They only reset it. That will last about one week than it back on. It takes 30mins to get the security light to go out so I can start my car. So whenever I go any where I could be there for 30mins waiting for my car to start I hate it. Please help.......I love my car but this security system is killing me.

Dec 2, 2006 at 1:25 AM

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Yes, we have had this problem in the shop. you need to replace the alarm module to fix the problem. :D

Dec 2, 2006 at 2:20 AM

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the module is inside the "power train control module".

Dec 12, 2006 at 10:10 AM

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Replace the alarm module, which is located inside the powertrain control module.

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The owner of a 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva reports that the factory security light comes on and the car shuts down when starting. A dealer can only reset the system, and the problem returns after about a week; the owner must wait about 30 minutes for the light to go out before the car will start. The expert says the alarm module inside the powertrain control module needs to be replaced.

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