Engine does not crank and security light flashes

2001 BUICK REGAL
105,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JUANEMMANUEL
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Lights on cluster all turn on when turning the key forward. I can hear the fuel pump whirring. When i turn the key to start, there's no crank at all, and the security light flashes. I connected the positive and negative terminals on the starter with the key forward and the little wheel does come out and spin. I've done the relearn procedure that i found on the internet, turning to key to "run" waiting 10 minutes for the security light to go out, waiting 5 seconds and repeat for a total of three cycles, and it still doesn't work. About a year ago, I replaced the ignition lock cylinder and got a new key programmed and it was working completely fine until now.
Jun 7, 2022 at 10:26 AM
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When you reset the system does the security light still flash? If so, the chip has gone bad in the new key which happens. Do you have a spare key you can try? if, not, here is how to change the ignition switch out so you can get another programmed unit. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Jun 8, 2022 at 11:36 AM
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*Fixed*
So apparently, the wires that come from the ignition lock cylinder broke. That was triggering the security light and preventing startup. Thanks.
Jun 9, 2022 at 12:14 PM
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Glad you could get it fixed, that kind of problem can be tough. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
Jun 10, 2022 at 9:09 AM