replacing ignition lock cylinder got the cylinder out and now nothing.what am i doing wrong???

Asked by peeete Apr 19, 2014 at 06:17 PM about the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

when we got the cylinder out we then turned the ignition switch with a screwdriver. we heard the starter for a second but now it does nothing at all

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dandyoun answered 10 years ago

Ok I just have to ask. Why you trying to turn with screw driver and not the new cylinder mech? You not trying to steal this car are you?

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bookem75 answered 10 years ago

the security will not let you start it with a screw driver. you have to put in a factory ignition switch and then reset the security.

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Derek answered 10 years ago

you have engage the anti theft system you must reset it or it will not start

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GuruHDZBF answered 5 years ago

Can you take an ignition switch out of a 2005 Pontiac Grand Am and put it in another Grand Am the same year

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