The anti theft wont shut off and is preventing my 97 grand am gt 2 door automatic from starting up. I cant seem to figure out how to by pass the anti theft system as i dont have an owners manual for my vehicle. i need help!!

TURN THE KEY TO FIRST CLICK THE THEFT LIGHT WILL COME ON LET THE CAR SIT ABOUT 30 MINS THE THEFT LIGHT SHOULD GO OUT START IT

Videos on you tube showing how to do it . Just search GM anti-theft by pass . There are a few different ones, VATS - pass key - pass - lock , 1 ,2 an 3 .

Its not a wire. The anti-theft system is part of the engine computer.
If locking and unlocking the driver's door does not help, you'll need to get the system checked out. It could be the chip in the key, or several other components.

here is the anti-theft troubleshooting section of the service manual.
2g clips antitheft pdf

If i had to guess i would say its the sensor/switch on the back of the key cylinder, located in the outer door handle.
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see these lkinks for checking the switch/sensor
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if you cant get it figured out or have anymore problems with your car, check out the forum at DSMtuners.com .

try with the antitheft bypass.
the problem seems to be the door switches which are not working giving fasle alarm to anti theft device. use contact cleaners on the door switch with the cabin light active on door open. you may then evaluate wether working or not. check all the doors one by one

I have already gone into this.

The 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Anti-Theft System is equipped with Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS). VTSS system monitors vehicle doors, hood, liftgate and ignition. If an attempt is made to enter or operate vehicle without proper disarming of system, vehicle horn will sound, headlights, taillights and parking lights will flash, and engine will be prevented from running.

The following wiring diagram and electronics circuit contains detail schematics of The 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Anti-Theft System. Herein you will find interconnection between electronics parts of the system such as body control module, auto headlamp light sensor. VTSS led, driver door module, passenger door module, cylinder lock switch, junction block, power distribution center, and grounding. Herein you will learn also how the Vehicle Theft Security System works, removal, installation, testing and troubleshooting procedures.

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Also, remember that here can find the Jeep Grand Cherokee Service & Repair Manual.
Hope help with this.

if you havn't replaced the fuel pump yet that should do the problem

it does sound like the anti-theft system. There are only 2 ways to bypass your problem. 1) disconnect the anti-theft system which runs into your ignition, cut the wires to the system and join them back together without hooking it back up to the anti-theft. 2) Bring it back to the dealer so that they can replace your anti-theft sensor. The part is rather cheap but the labor is the killer.

try this.
PASS LOCK RESET GM CARS 1999 UP
1) Put the key in the ignition and turn to the "ON" position. Leave it that way for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes turn the key and take it out. Repeat this process (2) more times (3 times, 30 minutes total) This should reset the passlock system to recognize your key.