2000 Pontiac Bonneville ignition switch

2000 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
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JDJCHBS
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2000 Pontiac Bonneville 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 145k miles

i have been having a problem of not starting most of the time. i have replaced the battery and the complete fuse box under the hood. also relays and fuses in the same fuse box. the starter and solenoid test good. i believe the passlock sensor in the ignition is the possible cause for i have been told by pontiac that this is common. my next question is how to replace it. does the dash panels have to come off and how. thanks, jim
Jan 27, 2009 at 3:17 PM
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JDL
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Passkey 111 is a starter and injector disable system. Is the theft lite flashing? Have you tried a different key?
Jan 27, 2009 at 3:38 PM
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there is no code dispayed, the theft light is not lit and have tried two different keys. thanks
Jan 27, 2009 at 5:13 PM
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If the starter won't crank and you don't think it is a theft issue, make sure the battery has a full charge and the cables/wires are all clean and tight on both ends.

Did you try to crank it in neutral?
Jan 28, 2009 at 9:09 AM
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