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Question QUESTION: Hi I had a problem with anti-theft I did a code (open pass door then driver door) and it worked I then had to change neg cable end on batt and this code will not work is there any way to bypass or another code Thanks
ANSWER: Hi Christopher,
I would like to know what you mean by "did a code" so I can better understand. There is a way of electrically signalling the body computer that the door has been unlocked, but before getting into that, try to disconnect the battery (both clamps), then touch the clamps together for about a minute. Then reconnect to battery and give it another try. Let me know the answer to my question and what happened if this doesn't help.
Roland
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QUESTION: Hey Roland I tried disconnecting both clamps it did not work, What I mean by code is I was told that if I unlock passenger door and then open it and then driver door it would reset anti theft and it did work until I changed cable end. just to let you know what it is doing none of the gages work and it will start up but shuts right off
Answer Hi Christopher,
The gauges not working suggests that the digital data bus that includes the body computer and powertrain computer is impaired. Check fuses 14 and 17 behind the dash. Then check for fault codes:igition switch "on-off-on-off-on and leave on" doing that in 5 seconds or less elapsed time. Then watch the check engine light, which remains on, to begin to flash, pause, flash, etc. Count the number of flashes before each pause. Then repeat to be sure of an accurate count. Then tell me the counts in order of appearance.
The anti-theft functions by the digital data bus, and so if it is impaired it will default to the alarmed out condition.
Roland
