Security

JDWILL

MEMBER
2005 DODGE NEON
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
150,000 MILES

I recently was in a situation where I lost the key to the car and had no other choice but to beat the ignition out. After that I got the ignition to where it still could be turned I tried starting the car and it started three different times and ran for only a couple of minutes each time. Now when I turn the ignition on in the car the security light is flashing and ignition comes on but car does not even attempt to turn over. What do I do? Is there any way that I can bypass the security?

Wednesday, November 21st, 2018 AT 12:09 PM

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STEVE W.

MECHANIC
14,081 POSTS

It would not be a very good system if you could bypass it after smashing the lock open. To repair it you are going to need to replace the broken parts, and then have the replacement keys programmed into the system. If you replace the parts and have an automotive locksmith or a dealer replace the lock cylinder itself, they can call in and get the key code to cut the new keys to match the old ones and then program them in. That way you do not have multiple keys. They will require proof of ownership and identification to do this.

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Wednesday, November 21st, 2018 AT 7:59 PM