Issues with starting vehicle?

1998 BUICK CENTURY
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ZACKT37
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I took the battery out to reset a code that was brought to my attention when I reconnected it the key didn’t work anymore. After looking further into that issue, I found out about the security feature and resistance pellet in the key. My problem is when I use the ohms meter to read the resistance on the key. It says zero. I don’t know what happened for it to just quit reading anything. Is there a way to bypass this or replace the ignition even?
Aug 8, 2024 at 12:15 AM
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You can look on YouTube for a bypass, but can I ask if the security light is flashing when you try to start it? If not, the security system is not the issue. Also, what was the code you are clearing? I don't think there will be resistance through the chip FYI.
Aug 9, 2024 at 1:35 AM
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