2001 Saturn Sl2 Daughter Broke Key Door Only Had Son Law Ignition Car Would

2001 SATURN SL2
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My daughter broke key in door only key i had. My son in law broke ignition car would crank but not start. I ordered new ignitionbut not from dealer. Will it work? Concerned about security although my key was just silver no chip
Mar 12, 2013 at 10:23 PM
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You have to make sure the switch has a Passlock sensor and then do a relearn after installing it.

Make sure you have a fully charged battery before starting this procedure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PASSLOCK 30 MINUTE RELEARN

Disconnect the battery and hold the cables together for about 30 seconds then reconnect the cables before performing the procedure.Read it carefully if done incorrectly it won't work.
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Attempt to start the engine, then release the key to ON (vehicle will not start).
Observe the SECURITY telltale, after approximately 10 minutes the telltale will turn OFF.
Turn OFF the ignition, and wait 5 seconds.
Repeat steps 1 through 4 two more times for a total of 3 cycles/30 minutes (the vehicle is now ready to relearn the Passlock™ Sensor Data Code and/or passwords on the next ignition switch transition from OFF to CRANK).
Important
The vehicle learns the Passlock™ Sensor Data Code and/or password on the next ignition switch transition from OFF to CRANK. You must turn the ignition OFF before attempting to start the vehicle.
Start the engine (the vehicle has now learned the Passlock™ Sensor Data Code and/or password).
With a scan tool, clear any DTCs if needed (history DTCs will self clear after 100 ignition cycles).

Mar 12, 2013 at 10:29 PM
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