Will not start after being stolen and the ignition damaged

MICHELLE ACTON

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1998 CHEVROLET 1500
5.7L
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
200,000 MILES

My truck was stolen and the ignition busted. Now I am trying to get it to start. It was starting and shutting off after two to three seconds, now it is not even turning over. Security/bypass?

Tuesday, December 4th, 2018 AT 10:48 PM

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WILLIAM CRABTREE

MECHANIC
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Hello,

So the million dollar question is this: Does your security light stay on when you try to start the truck? If so, here is a link on common ways to reset a security system. Also, if you have the theft-lock package and the factory radio, the radio would not work either.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

Hope this helps! Thanks for using 2CarPros!

William

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Wednesday, December 5th, 2018 AT 8:47 PM

MICHELLE ACTON

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My husband says it does not, but I am not exactly sure because now it will not even turn over. I do believe my next step is going to be to replace the ignition switch then go from there. I believe that when they busted it that they may have completely messed the tumblers up in it.

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Wednesday, December 5th, 2018 AT 8:57 PM

MICHELLE ACTON

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Okay, so replaced the ignition and the box with it and still doing the same thing. So now what? The security light is not on and does not even come on at all. I am not getting fuel to the injectors but the pump is engaging. Please someone help.

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Thursday, December 6th, 2018 AT 7:06 PM

KEN L

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Will the engine crank over? Lets start by checking the fuses. Here is a guide to help us get started along with the fuse locations:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken

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Monday, December 10th, 2018 AT 12:19 PM

MICHELLE ACTON

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Have checked all fuses and relays. Replaced ignition switch, and wiring harness, still no change, yes it will crank over but will not run it starts and dies instantly. No security light and no codes set. But it acts like the passlock has triggered. Only thing I have left to do is replace the ignition lock housing and hope and pray that fixes my problem.