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Question: promblems starting
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matte January 19, 2009, 14:47
MasterI've heard that the GM security keys have a tendency for the little security chip, which makes physical contact with the ignition switch, to wear down over time. This can cause this kind of intermittent problem.
The first thing to try would be a newer key if you have the extra set still, or to visually inspect it. If that's the problem, you'll need to get a new key from the dealer.
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searls67, January 19, 2009, 14:49
Rookiecan you change the iginition switch instead of trying to get another key
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matte, January 19, 2009, 14:56MasterThe risk would be that if the problem is only with the key and not with the existing ignition switch, you would still experience the same problem with the same key.
This is only a guess based--I've heard about this problem with GM cars with those keys. It's unfortunate that the keys are so difficult to replace.
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searls67, January 19, 2009, 15:00Rookiedo they make those keys like that im not sure you can get another key like that thats why i was thinking of chaning out the ingintion switch cause you get new keys with them right
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matte, January 19, 2009, 15:10MasterGood question! I'd call the dealer and ask, because I have a feeling it's a dealer-only part. If the only way to get new keys is to get them with a new ignition switch, then that would certainly fix the problem--but it's an expensive part, I'm sure.
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matte, January 19, 2009, 15:32MasterThe person you spoke to is not knowledgeable. It's a well-known problem with those keys.
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matte, January 19, 2009, 15:42ReplyMasterI don't believe that a problem with the key will cause for the car to die if it is already running. Could definitely be fuel-delivery, but could be a host of other problems. Sounds like you need a good shop with a diagnostic technician who knows what he's doing.
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hemicuda January 19, 2009, 15:11
MasterThe new ignition switch would come with a new set of keys but I had the key chip go out on my wife's seville and it wouldn't start period, Remember if the car is turning over then the chip is working because it's a security system lockout, Maybe it needs a tune up.
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searls67, January 19, 2009, 15:13Rookiewell its had alot of stuff done to it and still no one knows whats wrong with it even replace a fuel pump and they also change something on it that was suppost to be a recall on something i cant remember
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searls67, January 19, 2009, 15:24Rookiewell i talked to a dealer about the key and they say they never heard of the chips going out in the key itself so i have no ideal whats causeing the car to start or not start
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searls67, January 19, 2009, 15:37Rookieok thanks i may try the new key thing and see if thats the problem or not
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searls67, January 19, 2009, 15:39ReplyRookiecan the key cause it to die sometimes if you go down the road and when that happins sometimes it will start sometimes it want and i had a fuel pump replace on it
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