Will not crank over

2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE
130,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MICHAEL MIESTRO
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For last couple months kept acting like barely wanted to start but would always start until the other day when it did not. Had battery tested and battery is not the issue. Checked fuses and all fuses seem to be good. Seems to be getting proper ground. When I short the starter from the fuse box the starter turns over and the engine will start but does not stay running as it is not being fed any gas. I switched IGN relays and starter relays out with other relays and that did not seem to change anything. Tried book method to reset antitheft system. Have left key on and disconnected pcm fuse for 5 min then tried but no success. Seen online to try to clear codes with OBD reader. When I hook up the OBD reader wont read codes says link error. I believe issue is being caused by either the lock cylinder or the ignition switch itself. Any ideas?
Dec 9, 2020 at 12:07 PM
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MICHAEL MIESTRO
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I tried the 30 minute method of resetting anti theft first response on the following thread. https://www.2carpros.com/questions/1998-cadillac-deville-wont-crank
However when I try to start it the security light comes on and stays on. Left key in on position over 20 minutes and Security light never goes out.
Dec 9, 2020 at 12:15 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

If you want to try this first here is an anti-theft, security system reset. Here is a link to the security system reset tutorial:

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

After viewing just scroll the page to find Cadillac-Chevy-GM section. Get back to us after you do this and we'll go from there. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Dec 9, 2020 at 8:48 PM
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