2004 Pontiac Grand Am PCM Problem

2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM
10,600 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ZKIA
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I took my car to a dealer and was informed there was a pcm problem. However, i saw on car prose where this person had a 2002 pontiac grandam and it said when the security light flashes for 10 minutes(in on position),& stops flashing and when you turn the ignition off and back on then the car should crank up if the word security isn't flashing. I tried that test and it cranks up each time. If i continue to do that will it be a problem? Will it still be okay for me to drive it? (it just seems to me that the only problem is whenit doesnt crank up, once i get it cranked , it drives smoothly. It seemed like it started as it got hotter outside a little over 100 or very close. What do you suggest?
Aug 14, 2010 at 8:44 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Your best bet is get the security system checked and tested-you don't wanna be in no mans land and no cell and its -40degs out, get it done
Aug 14, 2010 at 7:37 PM
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