2001 Pontiac Grand Am car will start then die

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM
177,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MSCOTE
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ok my car starts then dies, some electrical stuff works, some doesnt. we tested battery, fuses, fuel pump, and fuel pressure, all of of it tested ok. could there be a wire touching something? i dont know im lost.
Nov 25, 2009 at 6:42 AM
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JDL
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Welcome to the forum, do you think the theft system might be causing an issue? Passlock is an injector disable, it may start and then die. You need to check the codes.
Nov 25, 2009 at 7:03 AM
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MSCOTE
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there is no theft system. ?
Nov 25, 2009 at 7:09 AM
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JDL
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??? My database shows a security system? Is there a theft/security lite on your dash? Your owners manual may refer to it? Just to add, I did look up your owners manual, to look at dash emblems, it did show a security emblem. It should lite-up key on?
Nov 25, 2009 at 7:40 AM
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MSCOTE
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yes there is a light that blinks at all times....
Nov 25, 2009 at 7:55 AM
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JDL
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If the security lite is blinking, when it refuses to start, leave the key on, see if lite stops blinking? It may take ten minutes or so, if it stops, then try to start.
Nov 26, 2009 at 1:30 AM
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MSCOTE
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ok i thought you were talking about the little flashing bulb above my radio. thats always flashing. not the one on the dashboard.
Nov 28, 2009 at 3:45 AM
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