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ike84 · 05-09-2022, 08:23 PM

Ok, here's the deal

The ignition switch is not just a wiper switch

As you turn the key, the steering column lock mechanism extends a pin down into the ignition switch. This then causes 12v to contact to term 86s (or 68s, I forget, I'm tired, it's the black wire)

Anyway, without that little switch being depressed, half the electronics on the car don't fire up.

This is a pretty clever way to avoid someone hotwiring the car.

Anyway, here's my solution -

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05-09-2022, 08:23 PM	#15
ike84 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: KY Posts: 1,213	Ok, here's the deal The ignition switch is not just a wiper switch As you turn the key, the steering column lock mechanism extends a pin down into the ignition switch. This then causes 12v to contact to term 86s (or 68s, I forget, I'm tired, it's the black wire) Anyway, without that little switch being depressed, half the electronics on the car don't fire up. This is a pretty clever way to avoid someone hotwiring the car. Anyway, here's my solution - Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk __________________ 2000 Box Base, Renegade Stage 1 performance mods complete, more to come When the owners manual says that the laws of physics can't be broken by this car, I took it as a challenge...