A Big Thanks...specifically "malimag99"

[trunk]

I searched the site and came up with this quote for my 'Pass-Key II" problem.


"The problem is in the ignition cylinder not reading the resistance on the black chip on youre key, to do the test use a multimeter, select the ohms, and read the resistance on the key. Now find the orange wire under the stering colum and disconect it, now with the key in the ignition test the resistance on the orange wire, this wire have two thin withe wires inside, the resistance should be the same thru the full turn of the key, if not the same, the ignition cylinder is faulty. To solve this problem reconnect the orange wire, cut the wire, peel the two withe wires and install a resistor with the same resistance as the chip on the key. You can find this resistor at any radio shack store for $2.00.

good luck"

Last night I parked in a restrant parking lot to make a call on my cell phone. After I hung up and tried to start my car but it wouldn't turn over. Everything worked fine...ie...lights, power windows, locks and radio but the engine wouldn't turn over. I noticed that the security light was flashing so I opened up the manual and read about the pass-key II system. I bought the car used last year and didn't really know exactly how the chip in the key worked...until now.

If it wasn't for this forum and reading malimag99 post from last July I would've been stranded and set back probably $500. As It turned out I went to my local Radio Shack and bought a 5 pack of 680 ohm resistors ( I only needed one ) and my car was running in no time by-passing the faulty security system.

Thanks again,
Trunk