ignition replacement

2000 SATURN SEDAN
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I replaced the ignition switch (Key part) after doing so the car will start but will not remain running. What have I done wrong or do I still need to do. It is a 2000 Saturn LS.
Jan 15, 2011 at 10:34 PM
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Try the pass lock relearn i posted let me know if it start's.
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Jan 15, 2011 at 10:44 PM
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After changing the ignition the car started but it will not remain running.
Jan 15, 2011 at 11:04 PM
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Ok you already said that so when it starts for a second and dies is the security light on solid or flashing?
Jan 15, 2011 at 11:18 PM
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The security light is flashing.
Jan 16, 2011 at 3:15 AM
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Follow the pass lock learn i already posted and let me know if it start's.
Jan 16, 2011 at 7:08 AM
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No it didn't work. We even did it 2 times. What else can we try?
Jan 16, 2011 at 4:51 PM
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Did it started before you replaced the ignition housing?Or did you just replace the ignition cylinder?Also when you did the pass lock learn you tried to start it didn't turn the key from the run position waited for the security light to turn off.Then turned the key off for 30 second's then try to start it again never turned the key off kept it at the run position till the security light turned off.Then turned the key off for 30 second's.then tried to start it left the key in the run position until the security light turned off.Then turned the key off for 30 second's.Then the car should start.
Jan 16, 2011 at 10:17 PM
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