2001 Oldsmobile Alero don'tknow what's wrong

2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
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TROUBLEDMECHANIC
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Engine Mechanical problem
2001 Oldsmobile Alero 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic XXXXXX miles
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Ok my aunt drove to walmart then when inside and when she went to start the can when leaving the car wouldn't start. the car has spark. there is power the car trys to start but i think it's not getting fuel. i can hear the fuel pump and there is no leaks. the dealership told me that the sercurity device had been activated and i have to leave the key turned forward for 10-15 minutes. i tried that and no luck. then i tried disconectingf the battery. someone help please.
May 3, 2008 at 12:14 AM
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CRAZYALEROS
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I found a site when repairing my alero that says you have to leave in run position for 10 min while security light flashes then turn to off wait five seconds then "repeat" these steps two more times before it will reset the passlock.
May 6, 2008 at 8:28 PM
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