where is the ignition switch located?

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Feb 24, 2007 | 06:43 PM

*KANDY SS*

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where is the ignition switch located?

and how do I check if its ok? I think I have a VATS problem. I cleaned the inside of the ignition hole with contact cleaner and bought a new key from the dealer, nothing! I opened up the fuse cover in the engine bay and wiggled the starter/ignition around, nothing. I am really getting sad about this ****

I really hope I didn't answer my own ? as to where the ignition switch it too in the midst of all this, I also slammed my door shut on my finger, and there was a lot of blood lost

Feb 24, 2007 | 07:07 PM

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This is for earlier models, but same principle. http://shbox.com/1/vats_bypass.jpg

Feb 24, 2007 | 07:43 PM

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i had this problem too.....nothing worked unitl i bypassed the vats module. its easy.

Feb 25, 2007 | 12:11 AM

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I'm sure its not that hard, but could someone please explain it further? I don't want to cut or splice ne thing if I don't have to. Any pictures? Sorry, but I'm reallly not good at electronics. I plan to do this tommorow. Also, what specific resistor would i need to buy from radio shack?

thanks

Feb 25, 2007 | 03:21 AM

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well the resistor is the hardest part. you have to put a multimeter up to your key and find the ohm's of resistance on the chip in it. then go to radio shack and buy the resistors to ad up to that. if i remeber right it is the orange wire coming down the steering column. all you do is hook the resistor to that wire. ill check on my car tomorrow to make sure it is orange and how it is hooked up ill also try and get pics for you. were are you located?

Feb 25, 2007 | 11:38 AM

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From: Up in the Hills...Down there.

Not sure what specific car you have, but here are a few diagnostic proceedures for an '02 F Bod...

Feb 25, 2007 | 01:56 PM

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Hello,
pro2low,

I am located in Chicago. If I bypass VATS, cant my car be stolen easier? I took out the fuses and put them back in, the car started...now, its not starting again nothing. If you could get pics, that would be great. thanks alot for your time. I see that your in teh NW suburbs of IL, where about?

thanks everyone for their help
mikie