Engine is not restarting

Tiny
STUMPED1
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  • 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO
  • V8
  • FWD
  • 48,000 MILES
I have a 98 Cadillac El Dorado it starts and dies dash indicates theft system problem car may not restart and that's true ! Anyway to bypass this system? Or any suggestions !
Friday, July 29th, 2011 AT 11:38 PM

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Tiny
FACTORYJACK
  • MECHANIC
  • 4,159 POSTS
More than likely, and the preferred method, is ignition lock cylinder replacement. There are wires attached to it, that over time and rotations, end up breaking. The only method of bypassing the lock cylinder, is substituting resistors in the value of the current key pellet, across the terminals that feed the lock cylinder at the base of the steering column. This takes some electrical know-how, in that there is not much margin for error. Another method would be to purchase a lock cylinder and key, connect it at the base of the column, and tuck the cylinder(with key installed) up under the dash. This would be equivalent to having it replaced, without restoring it to factory standard.
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Saturday, July 30th, 2011 AT 2:21 AM

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