Changed ignition barrel now it will not start

2003 ALFA ROMEO 147
100,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RED NUTTS
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hi, i changed the ignition barrel i replaced it with a second hand ignition now it will not start.
May 5, 2017 at 3:48 AM
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STEVE W.
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You need to have the security system reprogrammed to recognize the new key. Currently the system is looking for the original key code before it will allow the engine to start.
May 5, 2017 at 4:25 AM
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