can you use an aftermarket ignition switch instead of replacing the computer chip key? if so is there any wires i need to disconnect? any help would be appreciated greatly.

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Not sure I follow what you are wanting to do here. Do you want to replace the ignition switch under the dash or the lock cylinder in the steering column?

 

the lock cylinder in the column sorry... this thing is racking my brain plus i just had surgery monday and im still on pain meds so im only half way here lol

 

Yes, you can buy aftermarket lock cylinders that don't have the computer chip in the key. However they will not work in your car unless you disable the VATS system in the car either by getting a customized eprom chip for the computer with the VATS disabled or by installing a set of resistors in the wire harness under the dash for the VATS control module that matches the resistance value of the original key. What problems are you having?

 

i went to get into my car and leave and the key got stuck foward... not in the run place but in the start place...it doesnt have my starter running tho it.. well my dad got it to go back one time and then he tried to start the car again and it wouldnt go back at all... funny part is...only way to kill it was pullin the coil wire (really fun and pretty blue sparks that dont feel to good) lol...

 

if it would help...because im not to car swavvy you can email my dad and he can explain it to you better then myself.. yogiebear4572bs@aol.com ... he the mechanic he just isnt living near me to help me out