Anti-theft Controller problems of the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva

Two problems related to anti-theft controller have been reported for the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Anti-theft Controller problem

Failure Date: 06/19/2007

Vehicle continually refuses to start due to pass lock and leaves us stranded. Dealer replaced ipc and ignition switch twice, but problem remained. Spent $1000, and its still the same. Reading all the same problems with various gm vehicles showing, there should be a recall.

2 Anti-theft Controller problem

Failure Date: 06/05/2007

Pass lock 1 security system will not allow the car to start. The car thinks that I am stealing it and does not allow gasoline to flow to the fuel injectors. Took it to garage and cost $500 to replace the instrument cluster panel which houses the security sensors.




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