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Old Jun 12, 2015 | 07:17 AM
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once in a while my dash security light comes on,anyone else have this prob?
 
Old Jun 12, 2015 | 08:00 PM
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Could be the start of your ignition switch going bad. My symptoms started with the security light/no start situation then turn signals and gauges started wigging out. Only had to replace the switch itself, I was able to reuse the key cylinder.
 
Old Jun 22, 2015 | 09:37 AM
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oh boy..my car didnt start yesterday after i got a p0455 code..disc the batt and reconnect and it started.
 
Old Jun 25, 2015 | 07:25 PM
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those cylinders are not cheap...100 bucks..easy to put in??
 
Old Jun 25, 2015 | 08:46 PM
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Should be pretty easy, about and hour or so. Just need to take off the driver side dash panel to get to it.
 
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I ordered that purge valve in rear for the 455 code.
 
Old Jul 11, 2015 | 12:11 PM
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got stuck on the road today,car would not start,the lights on dash came on,when I went to start it they went out,dome light didn't dim...after 15 min it started,wiggling the key 10 times...ign switch?
 
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those cylinders are not cheap...100 bucks..easy to put in??
It's likely you only need to replace the ignition switch itself and can reuse your old key cylinder. I think the switch was may 40 or so.
 
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It's likely you only need to replace the ignition switch itself and can reuse your old key cylinder. I think the switch was may 40 or so.
Looks like you can use the same one as my 2001. Google Dorman 924-701
 
Old Jul 12, 2015 | 04:37 PM
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I got one on ebay for 80 bucks,does the dealer the only one who can make me a key?
 



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