2001 pontiac grand am ignition lock replacement

[@kaylathomas5832]

Thank you! My sister in law just had this issue. Im auto savvy, but still unfamiliar with some things on newer models. This was an excellent tutorial.

[@FIBROMOM]

What do you do if you can't turn the key though??

[@northernbohemianrealist]

This REALLY helped me! Thank you!

[@lonniebenjamin2125]

How can I start my car without a key list them yesterday and still can't find them

[@CarlosJimenez-yj7vi]

So when you change it do you have to get a new key or will the old one work

[@Hpdayday]

What if u lost the key can u still do it how u jus did???

[@lyssag8065]

I replaced mine awhile back and the security light still kicks on once In awhile and I did the programming part and it was fine but it is still doing the same stuff any advice?? It would really help me thank you in advance

[@cortlillywhite1613]

so the engine needs to be running when you do this?

[@rubenvazquez4147]

Can you replace it with out a key

[@andreajohnson2898]

WELL MY PONTIAC GRAND AM 2001 WONT START SO WILL STARTER FLUID WORK&WHERE DOES HE PUT IT?PLEASE HELP

[@markcovington8159]

I have a JVC stereo system instead of a GM stereo system installed in my car. Is it possible to get the old ignition switch or a new ignition switch to work installed in there if I have something like a JVC stereo system installed & hooked up instead of the GM stereo system?

[@72FrostyOne]

I know this video is 5 years old, can I change the the ignition out without having the old keys? I bought a car with no keys.

[@tristeburkle]

wife broke the ignition, key wont turn into start, how do you get that out of there,

[@JoshuaStranger]

Mine too is stuck off. Did you find a solution for getting it out?

[@southbay281]

a new issue started for me. my key broke so I used a spare, since using a spare my instrument cluster wont work for about 30 seconds as well as my window or any power accessory buttons. im not sure if its my key or if something is going on. I have hid lights and use a relay for the daytime running lights. usually my lights turn on automatically when its dark but now I have to wait a while until something gets recognize. any help here would be appreciated thanks.

[@mramericanmuscle40]

This is a classic issue of a bad bcm, also know as" body control module " . In the grand am usually they fail due to water getting in through the winshield into the dash causing corrosion in the connectors or pins of the bcm. . Its located on pass side under dash

[@mramericanmuscle40]

Depending on your cars factory options a replacement may require computer programming.

[@demondjohnson1911]

what kind of tool is that you are using?

[@southbay281]

My security light does not stay on it blink after switching the switch and car still won't start. 2000 pontiac grand am by. Any help?

[@patw3611]

A strange thing happened to me on my 2004 Pontiac Grand Am. I swapped out the ignition switch and the car starts up just fine, but the security light remains solid all the time. I have no idea why the security light is staying on even though I can start it up and drive it around town.

[@mramericanmuscle40]

Did u replace with new or used lock ?

[@mramericanmuscle40]

U swapped out the ignition switch and you are still using the sam ignition lock ? I think the better question is why did u swap the switch ?

[@patw3611]

​@@mramericanmuscle40 - To clarify, it's actually the ignition lock/cylinder I replaced, not the ignition switch.

[@michaelsias1498]

Yup tryin to do it right now

[@IdeaManTastic]

My son is having an issue where his car just died on him while driving his 02 Grand Am. I suspect the ignition switch as I've replaced the fuel relay, fuel filter, checked for fuel pressure, replaced alternator and belt. Even tried a different ECM and still no start. He has an aftermarket stereo in there and you made a comment about what looked like an original stereo in your video. Was your comment only about locking out an original stereo or does the factory stereo somehow work as a "pass through" for other things such as the ignition switch as it relates to starting the vehicle? Any advice would be welcomed even if it's just that you are not sure etc. Thank you and I like your video it's well done.

[@mje19D]

More importantly, what’s up with those Skittles?

[@jasonmarshall3743]

How'd you get the cover off the radio? 😮

[@biggibbygaming3065]

You have to reach in the back of the cubby under the temp controlls and there room tor it your hand back then and you just pull at least that what I did

[@JoshuaStranger]

So what do I do if my key won't rotate? It is stuck in the "off" position.

[@TG715]

Joshua Payton same thing here on an 04

[@JoshuaStranger]

Travis Schulz I ended finding a video where a guy gave the key a good hard tap with a hammer and then it allowed the key to rotate. I then was able to change it out. I'll attempt to find the video...

[@TG715]

thank you

[@chrisvaldez9638]

alternator not charging on pontiac grand am

[@rosalindwatkins8688]

They make it look so easy I've been trying for three days to find this little hole and I can't...

[@mramericanmuscle40]

U must have a curved pick . If you can't see or feel the hole remove your stereo you can see it from the stereo din opening

[@scottbarrow1846]

WHAT CAUSES WHEN I TURN ON MY SWITCH TO CRANK PONTIAC GRAND AM & IT BLOWS A FUSE UNDER THE HOOD THAT SAYS IGNITINON SWITCH SOON AS U TURN IT IT BLOWS

[@rosalindwatkins8688]

I don't understand what I'm doing wrong I can't find the little hole so I can get the switch out... Every single day this switch is getting worse and now it's starting to lock up... There has to be an easy way to find this little hole

[@holychanel]

Would you please let me know what I can do if the key is not turning in the ignition switch. Can i still buy a used one and replace it on my Pontiac grand am 01?

[@tombstone2012]

same problem in my 2000 grand am se, just put the key in, no previos problems, steering wheel is not locked, car stays in park, key "feels" fine in the tumblers but wont move the cylinder at all, any help seriosly apperciated

[@tombstone2012]

same problem in my 2000 grand am se, just put the key in, no previos problems, steering wheel is not locked, car stays in park, key "feels" fine in the tumblers but wont move the cylinder at all, any help seriosly apperciated

[@JoshuaStranger]

I am having the same issue. Did you find a solution?

[@06281SC]

did you ever figure out how to replace it?

[@user-gs4vv2qq3z]

My spare key ,that was just about new worked, the worn key still worked in the door and trunk{boot}

[@aliciajacobo7905]

Where are you located

[@kimberlystivers6943]

I have a 1999 Pontiac grand prix lost key

[@isaacboyd809]

I lost my key tho

[@rubenvazquez4147]

The same way

[@rosalindwatkins8688]

Were you able to replace your ignition switch with no problem?