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1986 Pontiac Grand Am Base 2D Coupe

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January 9, 2013, 12:45 pm

John U
 

Question: Battery change mishap?

I just changed the battery in my car after it's been dead for a few days. When i turn the car on or off the hazards turn on for about 15 seconds then stops. It does it every time and I can't figure out how to make it stop


January 19, 2013, 4:07 pm

Elizabeth K
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Try resetting the security system, procedure here:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090321190854AARPcyz


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