1999 Chevy Malibu theft system light

Tiny
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  • 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 10,100 MILES
Can I start the car with the ignition switch out and cut the yellow wire on the switch, to disconnect the theft system light?Or do I have to replace the ignition switch?
Monday, August 23rd, 2010 AT 8:17 AM

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Tiny
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No, you cannot simply cut wires. If the PCM doesn't receive the correct code, it will not turn the injectors on.
You will have to do a relearn after replacing the switch.

Disconnect the battery and hold the cables together for about 30 seconds then reconnect the cables before performing the procedure. Read it carefully if done incorrectly it won't work. If it helps let me know.
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Attempt to start the engine, then release the key to ON (vehicle will not start).
Observe the SECURITY telltale, after approximately 10 minutes the telltale will turn OFF.
Turn OFF the ignition, and wait 5 seconds.
Repeat steps 1 through 4 two more times for a total of 3 cycles/30 minutes (the vehicle is now ready to relearn the Passlockà † Sensor Data Code and/or passwords on the next ignition switch transition from OFF to CRANK).
Important
The vehicle learns the Passlockà † Sensor Data Code and/or password on the next ignition switch transition from OFF to CRANK. You must turn the ignition OFF before attempting to start the vehicle.
Start the engine (the vehicle has now learned the Passlockà † Sensor Data Code and/or password).
With a scan tool, clear any DTCs if needed (history DTCs will self clear after 100 ignition cycles).
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Monday, August 23rd, 2010 AT 8:24 AM

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