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Originally Posted by UnhappyImpalaOwner
A few questions in trying to get the steps down exactly.
(1) The original procedure by ponchonutty mentioned cutting the yellow wire before starting the car. But AF_Dali stated he cut the wire after starting the car. If the wire is cut with the car running, won't the security light come up and will it turn off after the correct resistor is installed? Do you install the resistor with the car running or leave the car running just long enough to get the resistance value.
(2) I've read elsewhere of putting in any resistor value and having the car relearn. Any risk in doing that and the car not relearning or is the main problem the time it takes to relearn.
(3) Stupid question - I assume when measuring and soldering to the black wire, you are doing so after pealing back the cover off the wire somewhere in the middle of the wire. I know you don't cut it.
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Hello,
Here are the answers to your questions:
(1) As far as I remember
ponchonutty's step is to reset the system if necessary so that your anti-theft system won't obstcle your from starting your car. After the car is started, you cut the yellow wire while the car is running. Nothing will happen except the Anti-Theft light is turned on. You can now turn off the ignition and try to start the car again. You will find the start up problem brought by the Anti-Theft System is gone, but the anti-theft light is on.
(2) I am not sure about the mentioned relearning risk.
ponchonutty's method works smoothly on my Malibu just as what he had described.
(3) Yes, you don't cut the black wire, you peal the insulation off in the middle of somewhere convenient for your measurement and later on soldering. Of course, you don't need to start the car while pealing the yellow and the black wire, or while soldering the resistor.
Good Luck on your repair! If possible, post it back to let ponchonutty know how his method is working.