So my car randomly stopped starting last week. Took it to a shop, and the guy finally told me that it was the security sensor in my key/ignition lock that was causing the car to not start, which after doing some research I've found to be a decently common problem. The mechanic told me most likely the ignition switch/column would have to be replaced and the car reprogrammed, only to call me back a couple days later and say that he could just bypass it. My question to anyone out there who is familiar with the problem, is it a simple thing to do? He's charging me $60.00 to do it, which I don't think is too high, but I have no experience with tuning computers or anything like that. Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I'm without my DD.

 

It can be tuned out with the software yes

 

thats fair to bypass it it doesn't take that long to do but thats probably his minimum charge

 

I just did the Vats bypass on my car.....cost about six bucks for some resistors at Radio Shack.

Do a search on Vats bypass ....someone posted a good link on how to do it with the resistors. I don't have time to find it right now, if you can't find it send me a PM and I'll get it for you.