Hi Roy,
Hope you're doing well. So, I've had some more free time to inspect the Impala to try and figure out this issue. Upon inspecting the PCM it does look like there's been a short circuit at the PCM and harness.
I have tried to swap out the PCM with a replacement from a junkyard but of course the VIN reads different, and this engages the anti-theft system to not allow the car to start.
I've come across a couple instructional that say to leave key in ACC for 10 minutes. As soon as anti-theft light goes away turn key to off position and try to crank again. Do this three times. And that should allow the car to crank. Although the
replacement PCM would still need to be programmed at least the car would drive.
The anti-theft light goes off after ten minutes but doing this process three times doesn't appear to by bypassing anti-theft.
Is there a step I'm missing in bypassing anti-theft?
If what I'm trying to do won't work, then can I jump the signal from a secondary PCM for only the ground connection that short circuited?
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Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 AT 4:39 PM