Anti theft

Tiny
LEOCHICK
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  • 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
Engine Mechanical problem 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

I changed my starter in my 1996 Sunfire and now the anti theft light is on and wont go off, and the car wont start either but will turn over. Its the only car I have so please help me.
Saturday, February 14th, 2009 AT 7:38 PM

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Tiny
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Hi:
If the light is on, the system has shut down the ignition and fuel. It could be the chip in the key or the sensor in the steering column. The only way to check is with the proper test equipment usually only available at a dealer. Sorry, I wish I had better news for you.

Joe
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Friday, February 20th, 2009 AT 7:45 PM
Tiny
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Actually it turned out to be the head gasket went in the car:(
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Thursday, February 26th, 2009 AT 11:11 AM
Tiny
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Sorry to hear that. I am surprised that the head gasket set the security light.
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Thursday, February 26th, 2009 AT 1:38 PM
Tiny
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If theft light is on to reset it turn the key to the on postion and then play the waiting game till the theft light goes out. Wehn light goes out turn key to off postion and then start it up and it should start right up
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Thursday, February 26th, 2009 AT 7:53 PM
Tiny
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I don't even get a click, now. Starter is gram new and so is this problem. On have original radio theft don't have a chipped key
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Tuesday, February 6th, 2018 AT 5:14 AM

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