That was what was happening to my 2001, and it was the ignition switch. It was a pain to change the first time, but now that I know how easily the dash and radio come out, I could probably do it in 20 minutes. Follow the instructions and someone gave above and it is no sweat. Cost $65 from local ...

Archon wrote:The hubs at Intense are $100.

Do you have any contact info for Intense?

Thanks to the forum for the help.
For the benefit of others down the road who have similar problems, it was the switch that caused the non-starting. It also died a couple of times while driving. Nothing like doing 70 in the passing lane when the car shuts itself off.

harofreak00 wrote:Unless you want to pay the dealer to fix something super minor, just hit the reset button the DIC and be done with it.

Is there a reset on a 2001 Bonneville? I haven't seen it

Archon wrote:It's one of those gremlins that shows up in the colder weather. There is a technical service bulletin for the problem. They will reprogram the vehicle theft deterant module so it is less sensitive to corrupted data. I just hit reset, and ignore it.

What and how do you reset?

[quote="Metz
To get to the switch you need to remove the dash piece that goes around the instrument cluster (there are 2 push clips on the top, above the speedo and tach) and remove the radio. There are 2 10mm bolts holding the ignition switch in.[/quote]

After I do that, do I just pull the switch ...

Finally went and got the car today. I guess it needed a rest because it started right up. Drove straight home. When I got home I shut it off and the key won't come out of the ignition.

I think my problems could be the ignition switch. Is that something I can do myself? Do I need a switch with ...

Both the starter and fuel delivery will be disabled if the key is not read properly. So, you wouldn't even get a click from the starter.

This gets stranger and stranger... Prior to the starter problems, it would turn over and start but run very roughly with the security light staying on. Shut it ...

Clicking at the starter shows that the key is working. Did you try hitting it?

FYI, the starter is on the front bottom of the engine. It's held in by a few bolts and some wiring. I've never had to do a 3800, but most cars it isn't terribly difficult.
I guess my buddy tried beating on the starter ...

00Beast wrote:First thing, is it clicking at the starter, or does nothing happen when you turn the key?

It clicks at the starter, battery is fully chrarged, and the buddy I had go try and rescue her says it sound like something is running, even with no key in the ignition.

I couple of issues... Starts with what I believe to be the security system/keys/key reader.

It was about every fourth or fifth time that the car was started, it would sputter and gag and act like it was flooded. It would run for a little bit but the security light on the dash would not go out. I ...

Harofreak00
Thanks for saving me a trip to the dealer. That was it. We never use the switch and I forgot it was there. Thanks for the Help.

Big Dork

What is a tumbler?
Does that mean take it to the Pontiac dealer?

I would appreciate help with a new issue with my 2001 Bonneville.

All of the sudden, when I pull the key, it keeps chiming and the perimeter lights stay on. I have programmed to shut off perimeter lighting to no help, and I disconnected the battery overnight, because I heard it would reset the ...