Car turns over, but will not start?

2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
175,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DALEM MILLER
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Can a lock smith program the key and so on as good as a dealership?
Jul 2, 2023 at 3:56 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

That's a difficult question to answer. Many of them can; however, many can't. Is the security light staying on? If it is, try this and let me know the results.

Turn the key to the run position and allow it to sit there for approximately 10 minutes. The security light should turn off and the vehicle start. Try this and let me know the results.

If this works, follow the directions below.

Note: I am basing this on the idea that you had the keys replaced and now the anti-theft is preventing it from starting. If that isn't correct, let me know. Also, let me know if this helps.

Take care,

Joe

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Jul 2, 2023 at 2:31 PM
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DALEM MILLER
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Been trying that for last couple weeks, vehicle still not running. Tried 10 minutes the light went out, turned the key to on position then off for three times waiting 10 seconds in the off position to vehicle still not running.
Jul 3, 2023 at 3:36 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If you do it one time (10-minute wait until the light goes out) will it start?

I have a question. In your first post, you asked about a locksmith programming a key. Has the ignition lock cylinder and key been replaced?

Joe
Jul 3, 2023 at 2:47 PM
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