Anti theft reset/possible removal

Tiny
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  • 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 120,000 MILES
So I did a really dumb thing and last night I was really tired and I accidentally put the wrong keys in the car. I got them out fine after realizing my mistake but now my car will not start. The electronics come on fine the engine will not start thought. I am ninety nine percent sure it is the anti theft shut off switch. I have disconnected the battery in the hopes to reset it but no luck. I have tried everything I can think off. I heard that you can snip the wires. On it and remove the fuse which will disable the shut off switch. I just need help figuring this out. Thanks
Thursday, April 26th, 2018 AT 7:18 PM

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Tiny
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If it was that easy, car thieves could do it, so what would be the point in having the system? You should be able to turn the theft system off by unlocking a door with the key or with the remote key fob if you have one. If the key does not work, the wires between the door hinges may be broken or frayed.
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Thursday, April 26th, 2018 AT 7:29 PM
Tiny
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They key fob works fine. Literally everything works fine. The security light on the dash is not illuminated so does that mean something else is the issue? It was literally running just fine until I accidentally put the wrong key in. Is it possible the key ring was damaged or something like that?
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Thursday, April 26th, 2018 AT 7:38 PM
Tiny
STEVE W.
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If the security light is not on when you turn the key to start you have a different problem.
What does it do when you turn the correct key? Nothing? Turns over but does not start?

As for snipping the wires, that would be an easy way to disable the car. None of the factory systems are that easy to defeat.
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Friday, April 27th, 2018 AT 12:15 PM

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