Security light flashing

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TONYTNT1
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  • 2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

Well after having my car at the local garage and alot of money later I still seem to have trouble with my car. At first it would run good for days then it would just turn over and not start. They replaced a module under the distributor and it worked fine for two days. Next they changed the fuel pump and it worked for a week. Now the security light flashes when you turn the key on and it runs for about 3 seconds and shuts off by itself. I was told I need a new key, new ignition switch, some type of plug in the steering column, crank sensor, the list goes on. When it was scanned a p1629 code came up? Anti-theft code I think? Any suggestions please. Tired of dishing out money with no solutions
Friday, July 17th, 2009 AT 5:21 AM

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Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
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Turn key on
security light flashing
try to start and let go leave key on
security light flasher for about 10 min
when it stops
turn key off and start car
key needed to be reprogrammed
happy driving after that
in some rear cases you may have to do that 3 times total of 30 min.

See the guide below

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

I have also seen the small wires to the ignition tumbler break in these causing the security system to not read intermittently. Sometimes even just the shavings off the key can interfere with it reading the key when its in the ignition, you can try blowing some canned air for cleaning computer key boards in the ignition to see if that helps (Wear safety glasses)
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Friday, July 17th, 2009 AT 7:31 AM
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JOYH12209
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Electrical problem
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 115K miles

I lost my keys and had a new one made from the VIN. I tried programming the key (i.E. Turn key on for 10 min off for 5 sec repeat 3X) the gentleman that made this key forgot one important piece of info.
The security light needs to go off before you turn off the key for 5 sec. Anyway I repeated this process from 4:15 until 8:30 p.M. Finally a helper with me said wait til the light goes out see if that works. The engine started buy the security light stays on now for 10 min every trip I make.
Is there a way to shut off this light without making another key and programming it. We disconnected the battery. No dice. I would appreciate your help on this one!
Sincerely Joy Higginbotham
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Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 AT 8:00 AM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the security light is staying on, there still is a problem. The only place that has the proper equipment to diagnose the problem would be a dealer.
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Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 AT 8:00 AM (Merged)

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