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Originally Posted by vt4000
I'm pretty sure the key doesn't have a chip, because the car saw only 13,000 miles of use.
After close inspection, I have come to the conclusion that the previous owner of the car had the dealer install an aftermarket security system (blinking red LED on dashboard next to steering wheel). Where would this system be located in the car?
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No offence, but what does the miles of the car have to do with the Chip?
What he is referring to is that on the ignition key on some of the Lumina's there is a black "chip". Electronic chip. When you insert the key not only do the tumblers have to line up for the key to turn but the "programing" on the chip has to match whats inside the sterrring column.
Anyway, as for the alarm system. Check at your Battery for 1st. Generally there will be an extra wire hooked up at the positive terminal, to use the power for the alarm.
Also you can check the fuse panel. Look for any wires that look like they have been added to the panel. Also possible that the alarm was hooked up directly to the fuse panel to get it's power.
Hope this helps.
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