removing stock alarm
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hey guys i got a 98 z28 and somebody tried to steal the car and now need to replace the column with key since the keys got stolen to
,so now since im replacing the column and everytime i open my door the alarm keeps going off. i pulled the horn fuse and relay from the driver side engine compartment but still hear the clicking going on...will my car start even if this is happening or will i need to disable or remove it?..thanks
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it cannot be removed, as it's integrated into the BCM. The owners manual has the instructions for disabling it, but I forget them off the top of my head. I disabled mine 8 years ago when I installed an aftermarket one.
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The column will work fine. The problem is that you're using a different ignition cylinder which requires a different key which doesn't match the resistor from the original key. The VATS system won't allow the car to start because the resistor isn't correct.
In this case it's easy to fix. Measure the resistance of your original key and then go get a key blank with the same resistance and use it to make a copy of the new key. That way you have a key with the correct cuts AND the right resistor.
In this case it's easy to fix. Measure the resistance of your original key and then go get a key blank with the same resistance and use it to make a copy of the new key. That way you have a key with the correct cuts AND the right resistor.
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Hey just wanted to add, you may indeed have an alarm. There was a GM accessories security system offered as a dealer installed item, it used the factory key fob and was usually located under the radio. IIRC the GM accessories piece is made by DEI. The factory theft deterrent system is tied to the BCM and cant be removed, but can be shut off.