Can I start my car without the ignition switch

2008 DODGE AVENGER
16,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HENRY STUCK
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I bought this car with no ignition. Is there a way I can start my car and or even drive it until I can get a new ignition switch?
Jun 18, 2020 at 6:42 PM
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KASEKENNY
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The short answer for this vehicle is no. Your vehicle has what is called a SKIM key and it is required to turn the ignition and send a signal to the module that recognizes it as a valid key and then this sends a signal to the PCM to say it is okay to start the vehicle. Then the PCM turns on the injectors and coils.

Let us know if there is a specific issue we can help figure out and we can go from there. Thanks
Jun 18, 2020 at 7:27 PM
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