1997 Pontiac Bonneville Security Light

1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
73,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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When I try to start the vehicle, the security light stays on and the engine will not even turn over. I wait about 5 minutes, the light goes out, USUALLY the car will then start and run fine. Often this process has to be repeated 2-3 times before the vehicle starts.
Jul 13, 2009 at 11:28 AM
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i had the same problem with my 01 bonneville. i don't know if uve recieved any answers, but here it goes.
when i had mine taken in they said nothing was wrong bc they got it to start. then, as soon as i got home it stopped! i would turn the key and the lights came on (so obviously it wasnt the battery)- even the air would turn on. i wouldnt hear it crank or roar. but i could hear like if something switched (like a click), but still couldnt get it to start. long story short, it was the ignition switch!
you should def try to replace it or at least have someone look @ it for u
Aug 1, 2009 at 6:41 PM
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another thing, u might want to have ur alarm system checked out (if it is equipped with one).

i dont know about your car (im assuming its the same as mine...?) but i know with my car if the security system is defaulting the whole car will not work. its equipped that way to decrease chances of being stolen.
Aug 1, 2009 at 6:43 PM
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