Ignition lock cylinder??
09-17-2005, 02:22 PM
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Ignition lock cylinder?? I removed my lock cylinde from the column and there are two white wires attached to it. My securtiy light has been coming on for sometime now and my car won't start when the light is blinking. How am i supposed to tell if the connections are ok on the lock cylinder when the wires run deep into the lock cylinder when i can't see where they attach or connect.
Also, if i end up getting a new cylinder how am i supposed to install it? cut the existing wires and soder them together with the new cylinder? There is no quick disconnect? What gives? PLEASE HELP!
Also, if i end up getting a new cylinder how am i supposed to install it? cut the existing wires and soder them together with the new cylinder? There is no quick disconnect? What gives? PLEASE HELP!
09-17-2005, 03:23 PM
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the wires go down the colum and into a connector under the kick panel. if you pull the kick panel you should be able to see them. normally those white wires break right at the lock cyl.
09-17-2005, 06:53 PM
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ah ok so what does it mean when they are not broke but i am still getting a blinking sercuity light that wont let me start my car?
Also, if i order a new lock cylinder will it come with those two long wires?
Also, if i order a new lock cylinder will it come with those two long wires?
09-18-2005, 06:51 PM
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someone???
Latest update...
I have inspected the connections at the lock cylinder and under the steering wheel column. Both appear to be solid, though i haven't tested them for continuety yet..
If those two wires going to the lock cylinder are not the problem...What Else Could it be?
1. Put the key in the ignition
2. Security light begins blinking
3. Car won't start
It had done this a few times before but eventually worked now it appears to be perminant.
Please any ideas would be appreciated~!
Latest update...
I have inspected the connections at the lock cylinder and under the steering wheel column. Both appear to be solid, though i haven't tested them for continuety yet..
If those two wires going to the lock cylinder are not the problem...What Else Could it be?
1. Put the key in the ignition
2. Security light begins blinking
3. Car won't start
It had done this a few times before but eventually worked now it appears to be perminant.
Please any ideas would be appreciated~!
09-18-2005, 07:19 PM
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Sometimes it is just a dirty key, or the cyl is dirty on the inside that reads the restister on the key...
To fix your problem, all you need to do is measure the resistance of the key pelet and then, get the right resister and then connect the two wires using that resister. and disconnect the wire going to the cyl.... It will work.
To fix your problem, all you need to do is measure the resistance of the key pelet and then, get the right resister and then connect the two wires using that resister. and disconnect the wire going to the cyl.... It will work.
09-21-2005, 11:10 AM
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Ok latest update,
I installed a new lock cylinder and key and it fixed the problem. I'm guessing that even though the wires were not broke maybe the contacts inside the lock cylinder wore down enough to not allow contact on each side of the key chip. However, once i took it for a test drive the security light came on AGAIN!!
and then went off. This happend 3 more times and its been a full day and I haven't seen it so far. Crossing my fingers 
I installed a new lock cylinder and key and it fixed the problem. I'm guessing that even though the wires were not broke maybe the contacts inside the lock cylinder wore down enough to not allow contact on each side of the key chip. However, once i took it for a test drive the security light came on AGAIN!!
and then went off. This happend 3 more times and its been a full day and I haven't seen it so far. Crossing my fingers