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I have a 1999 Pontiac grand am it always started and one day i went to start it and it dident evan crank. i had the starter tested and the ignition replaced ikeep heering a clicking noise in front in the fuse box.Thanks Olga

Submitted: 588 days and 14 hours ago.
Category: Car
Value: $15
Status: AWAITING CUSTOMER ACTION
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1999 Grand AM SE 2.4

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Reset alarm change ignition.Im not sure how to reset the alarm.

Posted by Ironmike 588 days and 12 hours ago.

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Hi XXXXXXXX. Thank you for asking your question on Just Answer. The other Experts and I are working on your answer. By the way, it would help us to know:

-did you get the battery load tested? maybe there is a dead cell.

Thank you again for trusting us with your problem. Please reply as soon as possible so that we can finish answering your question.

588 days and 10 hours ago.

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Reply to Ironmike's Post: The battery is good and has full charge.Every thing in the car is working lights raido head lights powerlocks power windows ect.The car never gave any warning or had a hard time starting up never stalled.I went out one day and when i got in the car to leave it just dident start no noise but a clicking sound under the hood.This car has a alarm that inever knew about I onley have 2 keys for it i dont have a keyless entry control for it.Or if it ever had one.I was told to disconect the alarm system. I dont know if i should and dont know where it is .I looked in the book for it cant seem to find it. I had the alt-bat-ign-starter all checked.Thanks Olga

Posted by Ironmike 587 days and 22 hours ago.

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Hi XXXXXXXX. Thank you for asking your question on Just Answer. The other Experts and I are working on your answer. By the way, it would help us to know:

-Is the alarm factory installed?

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587 days and 16 hours ago.

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Reply to Ironmike's Post: YES THE ALARM IS FACTORY INSTALLED.Thanks Olga.

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XXXXXXXX,

This sounds to me like the typical GM security problem. They have a resistance value in their ignition keys. The ignition switch has a key sentry connected to it. most dealer will want to replace the ignition key, ignition switch the and the key sentry. Then they have to program the security module to accept the new key. It is not an easy job and you need diagnostic tools with the ability to program. I would take it to a dealer you can trust.

Good luck Mike

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