Sunfire won’t start after battery replacement

Asked by Alliekeesee Jan 14, 2019 at 04:49 PM about the 2001 Pontiac Sunfire

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2001 Pontiac sunfire won’t start after battery
replacement. 1. Fuel pump is turning on. 2. It
is turning over but just doesn’t seem to be
getting gas. When trying to start it the anti
theft is on. When I turn it to the accessories
all lights go on dash and then they disappear.
Anti theft including. Any suggestions

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TheStern75 answered 5 years ago

This is a very common problem on GM vehicles. The security system is notoriously known to fail, especially if it's been disconnected from power. Basically when you insert your key, the system checks for a certain signal. If the system cannot get the correct signal from the key, it assumes the key is incorrect or you are attempting to hotwire it. The system then goes into SECURITY lockout mode. (prevents vehicle theft) This will either turn off the starter, or the fuel injectors. This has been happening with GM's for a very long time. There are ways to bypass this now. Google NEWROCKIES Inc

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