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2001 Sunfire having trouble starting and Radio won't shut off!!!

Help!!!
My 2001 Sunfire is starting to give me problems.
The radio will not shut off after the car is shut off and the doors open, I have to pull the fuse now.
AND
I'm having troubles starting it up. It slowy slowy slowy turns over, almost like the battery is dead. Tested the battery, charged it a bit, but now it says it's reading at 90%. Why is this?

Please help me if you can!
THANK YOU!

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How old is the battery?

  • Pamela Leach
    Pamela Leach Jul 01, 2017

    The radio should shut off after ten minutes after you turn off your car automatically.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 15, 2008

SOURCE: Resseting alarm lockout in 2001 Pontiac Sunfire

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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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 06, 2009

SOURCE: the radio won't shut off when door is open and car is off

If the radio used to turn off but now it doesn't then you have a short either in the wiring or in the radio itself. If you are knowledgeable about automotive electrical wiring and have a volt meter or test light you can troubleshoot it yourself to see where the problem is, otherwise you need to take it to a car stereo shop and have them check the 12 volt connections at the back of the radio to make sure the red (NOT BLUE)accessory wire to the radio is not showing 12 volts when the ignition key is turned off.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 09, 2009

SOURCE: Car will not start after I pulled the fuse for my radio

Thats because on the G6 your entire control center and brain of your car is ran through your radio. Without the fuse to your radio, there is no current getting to the controllers for the G6's quick click auto start feature. The G6 does not use a regular starter cylinoid like most cars older than 2004-2005. The controlling signal of starting your car when you click your key over for that split second is run through systems housed and integrated in the radio.

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Marvin

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  • Posted on Mar 30, 2009

SOURCE: car starts run's 3 seconds shuts down

Your car is equipped with a system called PASSKEY standard on all GM cars and light trucks, try the following procedure to reset the system, the battery being dead will trigger the system.

PASSKEY LOCKOUT RESET GM CARS 1999 UP
1) Put the key in the ignition and turn to the "ON" position. Leave it that way for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes turn the key and take it out. Repeat this process (2) more times (3 times, 30 minutes total) This should reset the passlock system to recognize your key.

jfirebird71

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  • Posted on Apr 08, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 Pontiac Sunfire the radio display "LOCKED"

i believe ur radio is vin encode and has to be reprogramed at the dealer

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