2001 Pontiac grand am ignition code needed for key

Yes it does have a chip, and yes you'll be buying the expensive key or bypassing the system. http://www.diy-gm-security.com/

ignition lock in steering column. tilt steering wheel forward and reach in the opening between the plastic. you will find a button in there. press it to unlock your key

your car does not have a an ignition relay. take the ignition switch out disassemble it you will find the the carboned up contacts clean them reinstall the switch and it should work.

could be starter,,,some times you can tap on the bottom of the starter,,then try to start it,,,but i would look there,,,

It's in the key switch assembly. Regular key.

I suggest to go to the dealer to have a new key cut from code. Old one is probably worn out and no good to make a copy with.

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three distibutors- 5/2 3/6/ 4/1

Notice if your SECURITY dashboard light is on when the key has been turned to the on position. If it is then your security feature needs to be reset.
The security feature will often come on when 2 failed attempts to start the car have occured or the battery goes dead or is replaced.
I believe to reset the security feature you have to place the key in the ignition and turn to the on position without starting the car and leaving it there for 10 minutes. Just wait it out and the light will go out. Then take the key out and try restarting.
I've been through this many times. You need a good battery to leave the key on for 10 minutes.
Take it easy!

These cars had a tendency to "lose" the password for the theft deterrent system. Your body control module doesnt understand your key, therefore tells your pcm to discountinue fuel supply. To reprogram the system, start the engine and let it stall. Leave the key in the run position. The theft light should flash for 10 minutes. When the light stops flashing, Turn the ignition off for 10 seconds. Turn the ignition back to the run position. This procedure tells the BCM that on the next ignition cycle, to accept the new password. Now, it should start. If not, it may require the clearing of the code, and possibly the reprogramming of the PCM, which needs to be done with a dealer scan tool or equivilant.