Reset Check Engine Light

Tiny
FGLAUSH
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  • 2005 PONTIAC AZTEK
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Can I reset my check engine light myself? How do I do it?
Monday, June 22nd, 2009 AT 9:32 AM

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Tiny
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The light is on because there is a problem but sometimes it is just a glitch here is a video to show you how to clear the codes

https://youtu.be/ahK_eucFi-k

Please run down this guide and report back.

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Monday, June 22nd, 2009 AT 10:16 AM
Tiny
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Can I reset the computer myself or do I need to take it in?
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Sunday, June 28th, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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When you say reset the computer what are you referring to? Also, why are you trying to do this?
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Sunday, June 28th, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I replaced the ignition. Now it acts normal until you try to start it and then nothing. Everyone I talked to said the computer needs to be reset. I do not know.
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Sunday, June 28th, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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You need to relearn the pass lock sensor. Try starting the car then let the key go back to the "run" position do not turn it back any further. When the security light stops flashing and or turns off most of the time it will turn off usually about ten minutes. Then repeat that two more times a total of three times it should start. Before you start make sure the battery is fully charged and that you have a good battery. Turn off all lights day time running radio AC fan etc. Let me know how it goes.
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Sunday, June 28th, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I will try tomorrow. Thank you very much!
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Sunday, June 28th, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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You are welcome we are here to help. So you replaced the whole steering wheel lock housing with the cylinder?
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Sunday, June 28th, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Yes and did the reset to security. That light don't come on but still nothing when you try to start.
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Sunday, June 28th, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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So the security light isn't on solid or flashing with the key in the Run position?Also the starter is inop?If so have you checked for any blown fuses?
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Sunday, June 28th, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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It's on and won't come off. Some times it takes a few minutes to come on. Yes I checked all the fuses. Do you know if you can bypass the pass lock 3? I've seen on YouTube where others have with different gm cars?
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Sunday, June 28th, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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So how did you try to relearn the pass lock please tell me step by step how you did it?Also we don't give instructions on how to bypass any kind of security systems
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Sunday, June 28th, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Turn the key on until security light goes away or stops flashing it never goes away. It's says takes ten to 11 min. I did both and longer. Turn to off position wait five seconds then repeat three more times.
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Sunday, June 28th, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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OK when you you say you turned the key on did you turn the key to the start position and then let it go back to the Run position without turning it off and let it sit in the run position for ten minutes till the security light turns off then turn the key off for ten seconds and repeat that for a total of three Times?
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Sunday, June 28th, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Yes several times it don't go out
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Sunday, June 28th, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hey Bjoenfinger,

Is sounds like the chip in the new key will need to be reset by the dealer. Anytime you put a new key a tumbler this will need to be done.

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

Best, Ken
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Sunday, June 28th, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thanks for your help but looks like I just junk it and take it as lesson learn avoid Pontiac.
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Sunday, June 28th, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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With Only 100,000 miles I would call the dealer and ask how much, cant be that bad. A different car will have problems too.
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Sunday, June 28th, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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But what I keep reading it's a on going problem with Pontiac/gm. I'm not going keep towing it to the dealer. For security issues. I'm gonna try bypassing it this weekend if that doesn't work. I rather cut my losses. But I really appreciate all you help and suggestions tyvm
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Sunday, June 28th, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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So why don't you have the new cylinder keyed to your old key so the car will start?
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Sunday, June 28th, 2020 AT 11:26 AM (Merged)

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