starting problems

[juki_gt]

Hi! everyone in the forum .I have a 1996 grand am gt 3.1 and my poblem is that when i go start it ,the car won't run on the first try it only does a buzzing sound and when i try again it starts fine.I noticed that the theft system light remains on when it doesn't statr could this be the problem . If anyone can help me it would be appreciated .Thanks in advance.

[GTP Dad]

This could very easily be the problem. I would reset the system. Do this by setting the parking brake and turn off all accessories. Turn the key on and leave it on for 10 minutes. Turn it off for 10 seconds and repeat on the third time start the car. Make sure you use an oem key not a copy and this should reset the security system.

[richtazz]

I agree, sounds like a key re-learn is needed. Follow GTP's suggestion, and welcome to the Forums!

[juki_gt]

Originally Posted by GTP Dad

This could very easily be the problem. I would reset the system. Do this by setting the parking brake and turn off all accessories. Turn the key on and leave it on for 10 minutes. Turn it off for 10 seconds and repeat on the third time start the car. Make sure you use an oem key not a copy and this should reset the security system.

hi! thanks for the info but do you think this is the problem even if it happens once in a while not all the time and also i just had my battery and alternator changed and then this started happening.

[GTP Dad]

Give it a try as sometimes when the battery is removed it causes the passlock system to turn on and it doesn't want to go off. Reset it and see what happens. If the issue doesn't go away then post again and we will see what else we can do.