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1997 pontiac grand prix- car wouldn't start so we changed the alternator and charged the battery. it still wont start and now the key wont come out of the ignition.

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Hello! The problem is the ignition lock cylinder itself...I would suggest changing the cylinder and the ignition switch...Purchase and change the Lock Cylinder first...If that solves the problem, stop there (The switch is costly...It may not be needed)...See photos below...Guru....Saailer

1997 pontiac grand prix- car - saailer_61.gif Turn the key to start ..1/16" Allen into the hole on top of the lock assembly to release the retaining pin...Turn to run...remove

ACDELCO Part # D1405D {#12369498} PART REQUIRES CODING AT GM DEALERSHIP....Cost $10

Column Shift...STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Part # US422 ...Cost $100

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Part # US264With console shift...Cost $90

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I have a 1997 pontiac grand prix gt 3.8 every time i accelerate the light dimes and feels like it going to stall and its gets a p0300 code random misfire which doesn't pull a code only if i ac

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