Security issues

2001 BUICK LESABRE
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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STUCKINAK
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Okay, I put in battery and the car starts then shuts off, starts again then shuts off. It does it one more time and shuts down and will not do anything. I heard about using an auto-start box to bypass it, but when I dig deeper under the steering column I found one already there and a second box with a key in it that does not match my ignition. This is a used car I bought. My key fob does nothing and I put new batteries in it.
Nov 20, 2018 at 11:53 AM
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STEVE W.
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That sounds like they installed a remote start and used a key that was not cut to your car. About the only way to proceed will be to remove the remote start mess, then install a new ignition switch and cylinder. That will restore the system so it all works.
Nov 21, 2018 at 8:05 PM