2001 Pontiac Grand Am antitheft security

Tiny
ANGELX961
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  • 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 146,000 MILES
As im driving the antitheft system engages, I lose power and the car stalls a couple seconds later. My security light will be flashing and I have to sit on the side of the road to reset. This sometimes takes 15-20 mins. Then the car starts back up. Iwhen this started I didnt realize what was casuing it until the last few days. First it did it and then about 3 months later now its done it twice in the last week. Is there a way to disable this system, because it is a safety hazard because it cuts out while im driving. Thank you, angel
Saturday, February 21st, 2009 AT 1:06 PM

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Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
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Check the battery connections, make sure they are clean and tight. The security light would generally have to be reset when battery is disconnected, so you may have a loose connection.

Also have charging system tested at any autoparts store for free, system voltage may be low enough to cause the security light to come on.
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Monday, February 23rd, 2009 AT 9:11 AM

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