Car will not start

GREG WILLIAMS2

MEMBER
2007 PONTIAC G5
2.4L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
135,000 MILES

Someone tried stealing my car and now when I try to start my car it won’t turn over. There is a symbol for the Pass-key anti theft that shows up and won’t crank the engine. It was fine until someone stabbed through the plastic patch on the bottom of the plastic under the ignition. Help! Thank you! Greg.

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ASEMASTER6371

MECHANIC
52,797 POSTS

Good morning,

It sounds like they tried to smash the theft module at the switch to get it to run.

The column needs to be disassembled to determine the damage and part replaced that are broken and wiring repaired as well.

In most cases, it is cheaper and easier to just replace the column and have the system reset with new keys.

Roy

- Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Bold
2 - Intermediate Steering Shaft Assembly
3 - Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt
4 - Lower Steering Column Support Bracket Bolt
5 - Lower Steering Column Jacket Bolt
6 - Steering Column Assembly
7 - Ignition / Start Switch Clamp Bolt
8 - Ignition / Start Switch Clamp
9 - Upper Steering Column Support Bracket Bolt
10 - Turn Signal Switch Bracket Screw
11 - Turn Signal Switch Bracket Screw
12 - Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Assembly
13 - Ignition / Start Switch Screw
14 - Ignition / Start Switch Assembly
15 - Ignition / Start Switch Housing
16 - Spring
17 - Ignition Lock Cylinder Control Solenoid Screw
18 - Ignition Lock Cylinder Control Solenoid Assembly
19 - Steering Column Jacket Assembly
20 - Steering Wheel Nut
21 - Steering Wheel Assembly
22 - Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Retainer
23 - Steering Wheel Shroud Screw
24 - Wiper / Washer Switch Assembly
25 - Steering Wheel Shroud
26 - Lower Trim Cover Clip
27 - Upper Trim Cover
28 - Cruise Control Resume Switch Assembly
29 - Cruise Control Switch Assembly
30 - Harness Assembly
31 - Lower Trim Cover Plug
32 - Lower Trim Cover Screw
33 - Lower Trim Cover
34 - Headlamp / Dimmer / Park / Turn Signal Switch Assembly

Removal

Removal Procedure

1. Place the steering wheel in the straight forward position.
2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.

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3. Remove the column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement.

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4. Disconnect the head lamp/turn signal harness connector from the SIR coil module assembly.
5. Disconnect the wiper/washer harness connector from the SIR coil module assembly.
6. Disconnect the SIR coil harness connector from the SIR coil module assembly.
7. Remove the SIR coil module assembly. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement.

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8. Disconnect the ignition lock cylinder harness connector.
9. Disconnect the ignition switch harness connector.
10. Disconnect the theft deterrent control module electrical connector, if equipped.

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11. Place scribe marks on the intermediate shaft to steering column, for use during assembly.

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12. Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt at the steering column and discard.
13. Slide the intermediate shaft off the steering column.

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14. Disconnect the electronic power steering (EPS) control module power feed harness connector.
15. Disconnect the EPS control module small harness connector.

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16. Remove the steering column pivot bolt.
17. Remove the steering column mounting bolts.
18. Remove the column from the vehicle and place on a bench.

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