Can I start my car without the ignition switch

Tiny
HENRY STUCK
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  • 2008 DODGE AVENGER
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 16,000 MILES
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?
Thursday, June 18th, 2020 AT 6:42 PM

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Tiny
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
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Thursday, June 18th, 2020 AT 7:27 PM

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