Replace ignition switch

2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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KELLIE BENNITT
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Someone tried to steal my car they put a thin saw blade through ignition. It come down to there is no ignition at all in car left. Will i need more then just ignition to repair and how do i reset the theft security on ca
Mar 21, 2019 at 9:16 PM
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JOETECHPRO
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Hey KELLIE BENNITT,

You should be ok if you replace the complete ignition including lock cylinder and the electrical ignition switch. You will then have a new key for the ignition.

The electrical ignition switch includes a sensor for the PASSLOCK system.

You may need to do a relearn, the procedure is attached to this message.

Regards, Joe
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