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Resseting alarm lockout in 2001 Pontiac Sunfire

The battery in my 2001 Sunfire went dead, after I replaced it the car will crank, but not start. The theft lockout system seems to be activated how do I reset the system. My car radio also says locked

  • dmarietta Sep 30, 2008

    i have a 2001 sunfire with the same kind of problem when i turn left it will stall out and the antitheft light comes on, our when im just driving it will stall out so far i have got it to restart and go.

  • Anonymous Mar 19, 2014

    theft light stays on, no fuel to cyc.

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Turning left and stalling sounds like your power steering pressure switch is bad.as for other problem try unlocking drivers door using the key this should reset the factory alarm. also make sure you didn't miss a wire when reconnecting bat. look for 12gauge red wire near bat. this goes to computer if not connected car will crank but not start.

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