1996 Pontiac Firebird ignition wires

1996 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
250,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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HEATHERBOYD
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my security light is flashing and i cannot start my car. ive had this problem before, and it was some kind of wire in the ignition switch. can you tell me what kind of wire im looking for, and how to get to it?
Nov 2, 2010 at 1:03 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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The most common failure is the sensor in the ignition switch.

Try the relearn procedure


PASSLOCK 10 MINUTE RELEARN


AUTO LEARN
Time required, approximately 10 minutes:

1. Insure that the battery is fully charged.
2. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
3. Turn the ignition switch from the OFF position to the CRANK position attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicle will start and then stall.
4. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position while observing the security indicator.
5. When the security indicator turns off, which can take up to 10 minutes, turn the ignition switch off. Wait 10 seconds.
6. The BCM and the PCM will learn the new code on the next start attempt.
Nov 2, 2010 at 1:37 PM