evil_ta

Well my high beam/ lo beam switch stopped working and my turn signals. So i went to the dealership and a couple of the parts i needed to fix my problems are discontinued so i went to the junk yard and bought a whole new steering column, well my ignition stopped working yesterday so i switched out the steering columns well now my car wont crank everything works but the starter wont engage or anything all that happens is the security light comes on. can anybody help me???

evil_ta

BTW its a 98 T/A and yes the new steering column came with the key

NW-99SS

iTrader: (6)

Not an expert or claiming to know, but it sounds like the computer is not accepting the new steering column and key that you purchased....and keeping the car from starting for you.

Sounds like you need someone who knows about these things program the computer to accept the new key.?

Sneakyws6

Sounds like you have a VATS issue causing the ECM to not allow the engine to start.

eseibel67

iTrader: (10)

Easy fix. Measure the resistance of the key pellet from your OLD steering column. Buy a new blank key that has the same resistance value from the dealer. Have them cut the pattern from your junkyard key on to the newly purchased key.

VIP1

Can't you just swap the lock cylinders? That would probably be easier/quicker than finding another key and getting it cut.

evil_ta

no the other lock cylinder is broken

evil_ta

Can't i just put a resistor on for the value of the old key?

eseibel67

iTrader: (10)

Yes you can.

evil_ta

problem fixed only cost $25 for a new key works perfect thanks for all the help