Trouble Shooting Hints: Notes

On all models, note condition of SECURITY indicator light. If indicator stays on or flashes continuously, see appropriate ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT section:

• ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM - Cutlass & Malibu
• ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM - Achieva, Grand Am & Skylark

Check starter solenoid terminals and battery grounds. Check for proper installation of aftermarket electronic equipment. Perform self-diagnostic system test, to be certain no trouble codes are stored in PCM memory which may lead to misdiagnosis. See appropriate TESTS W/CODES article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE section:

• TESTS W/CODES - Malibu - 2.4L
• TESTS W/CODES - Achieva & Grand Am - 2.4L
• TESTS W/CODES - Malibu & Cutlass - 3.1L
• TESTS W/CODES - Achieva, Grand Am & Skylark - 3.1L