Electrical, Anti-theft or power steering issue

ASHLEMACHADO

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2008 PONTIAC G6
2.4L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
120,000 MILES

I went to start the car after I got off work, the anti theft system turned on, and shut off gauges and every thing, but did not cut engine. I tried to reset it with GM passkey thirty minutes, did not work.

Right now- I turn the key on and everything looks like it is working fine, after a few minutes all of the dash lights go off, steering wheel locks up, but engine is still running.

Idea?

1 Reply

KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
48,397 POSTS

Hello,

It sounds like the BCM has gone out and needs to be replaced. Here is the location so you can change it out. I have heard of people installing a used one and it works while other times the unit will need to be programmed.

Please check the fuses as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Check out the diagrams (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken

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