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petelg
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Nov 14, 2011, 1:28 PM
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Hi, hope someone can help. I have a 1989 Buick Park Avenue,6cyl,3.8 with 200,000 miles. It's old but has been very well taken care of. I'd like to keep it running just because of sentimental reasons..It has been cutting out and I think I have the problem narrowed down to a faulty ignition switch. I could be wrong, I've definately been wrong before . What I would like to do is by-pass the ignition switch and run the car for awhile to see if it will die on me.. My question is....Is there a simple way to by-pass the switch and hotwire it? Any suggestions will greatly be appreciated....Pete
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Hammer Time
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Nov 14, 2011, 1:30 PM
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No, there is no simple way. It probably has Passkey security system anyway. If you suspect it, just replace it. The electrical part isn't expensive.
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petelg
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Nov 14, 2011, 2:15 PM
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Thanks for the insite..Appreciate it...I'll give it a try....Pete
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Nov 14, 2011, 3:31 PM
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I'm not sure what kind of problem you are having......Personally I haven't seen the security system cause any cutting out problems. When they fail it's usually a no start....
I'm just a bit leary posting instructions on how to bypass a security system. Once it's posted, anyone can read it.
If you are having a driveability problem with your car, start a thread in the troubleshooting section with as much useful info as you can and someone will help you out....
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Hammer Time
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Nov 14, 2011, 3:47 PM
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It's the ignition switch that he wants to bypass, not the security system. It's not known if it even has one at this point.
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petelg
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Nov 15, 2011, 8:38 AM
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Thanks for the help guys....No, the car doesn't have a security system. I was mainly asking about bypassing the ignition. If I can do that and and it doesn't stop on me anymore, i would think that's were the problem lies...
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Hammer Time
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Nov 15, 2011, 9:21 AM
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Don't be too quick to jump to that conclusion. Security was available in that car
Forgeyt about bypassing an ignition switch. If you don't trust it, replace it. It would be cheaper.
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(This post was edited by Hammer Time on Nov 15, 2011, 9:21 AM)
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petelg
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Nov 16, 2011, 1:19 PM
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Ok, thanks again for the insite...Appreciate it!....Pete
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