In recent months I've been having issues with the key reader not reading my key properly so I decided that since I have my dash apart that it makes perfect sense to remedy the issue while it's a lot more accessible. I have documented with pictures each step of the way.
Here is the factory connector from the key lock cylinder.
Terminal lock removed.
Terminals removed from connector using a cutting torch tip cleaner to depress the locking tab.
Resistor bent into shape for connector.
Wires cut from terminals and resistor soldered to terminals.
Here is the final assembly all done. This was a test run to make sure it works. My plan is to install a hidden switch in the car and run the resistor through a switch so I can turn it off and have it act as the factory theft deterrent.
Where does the factory connector terminate like that? You should have the two wires in the orange sheath coming out of the steering column and then go wherever they go. not sure where that connector pictured comes in to play. I'm curious. Am I mistaken?
I was going to split the white wires, attach the Resistor to the white wires. Putting the Resistor right into the clip, makes a lot more sense.
maybe you can help me. im having a hard time reading the resistor on my key. the ohm reader is telling me 02.8
i know there all different but does that sound right or am i doing it wrong. thank you in advance
Set your DVOM to ohms and then touch one probe to one side of the "pellet" and the other probe to the other side of the "pellet" and see what it reads, 2.8 doesn't match anything on the chart.
i used the wrong setting on my DVOM. the actual resistance in my key is 1.86
today i got the Resistors i needed to equal that exact value 1,860. Soldered them together. Plugged the clip back into the Harness under the dash. the pass key is no longer on, but I still can not get the car to start. i think this has something to do with the after marker kill switch some one installed.
before any of this was an issue. when the kill switch is turned off, you could not start the car and the horns go off. with the kill switch on. you can start the car with no problem. this switch is wired to the horn and i am assuming the ignition. now that this is an issue, no matter what position the kill switch is on or off the horn sounds while trying to start. if that makes any sense. i have to track down what that switch is wired to and see if that is interfering with the ignition some way.
Yes the 1820 could be just enough to upset it, but it looks to be within range.
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