1992 Oldsmobile 98 Ingnition switch replacement

1992 OLDSMOBILE 98
275,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JERRYGEARLD
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I need to know if i purchase a replacement switch
with chip key, if it can be replaced without special
equepment?
Mar 21, 2010 at 4:35 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It can be replaced without too much, but the computer will need reprogrammed to recognize the new chip.
Apr 15, 2010 at 12:17 PM
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