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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 01:36 PM
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damm so that means ill be left without an alarm ?? i just took a clifford g5 off it
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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 01:38 PM
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well ill take a ride with the key so they can read it and give me the one i need. thanks guys for the help ill post up if this resolve my problem.
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The alternative would be to go spend about $100 or more on a new lock cylinder & key.
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ok guys i found the remote for the car. i armed and disarmed the alarm for the car. i set off the alarm and put the key in ignition and it stopped. so obviously its reading the key and im guessing it working right. u guys still think it the same thing ?
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what connections are around the starter? my brother took a look and said there are some connectors loose around that area. is there any sensor around there that can cause this problem?
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well, i got it guys! it was the guy that uninstalled my alarm he put the starter wire to ignition and ignition to the starter. that's why it would only fire when the switch was on's thanks guys for the help...
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