Anti-theft lock I had to crack the ignition?

ROBBI STRUNK

MEMBER
2004 CADILLAC CTS
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
170 MILES

My ex-girlfriend stole my key to my car and in order for me to get the car out of her driveway I had to crack the ignition and when I did the anti-theft lock came on and now idk how I'm going to bypass the anti-theft lock even if I buy a new key I can't stick it in the ignition. Will it still have the anti-theft lock on it if I buy a new ignition?

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KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
47,951 POSTS

I am sorry to hear about your troubles, you can't bypass the security system. You will need to replace the lock and key and then do a relearning procedure. Here is how the job is done, if the column is too badly damaged, I would get a used one by searching eBay, if you upload images, I can help you decide.

ADDING KEYS (DOMESTIC)

IMPORTANT:
- You may add up to 10 additional master keys or valet keys using this procedure when a learned master key is available.
- This procedure adds keys only. The procedure does not erase previously learned keys.
- The keys to be learned must duplicate the mechanical cut of the current key.
- If more than one valet key is to be learned, immediately precede each valet key with a learned master key.

1. With a previously learned master key, turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
2. Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key.
3. Within 10 seconds insert the key to be learned. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF. The vehicle has now learned the new key.

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