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azrunner

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Posted: June 11, 2003 at 11:26 PM / IP Logged

I apologize in advance, I am new to trying to fix my own car. Here's the issue.

When I put my key in the ignition, turn forward, I get nothing. I believe I messed up my ignition as I took apart my steering wheel column...smart move on my part.

I took the dashboard apart and found a Vitronic Remote Car Starter underneath. There was also a switch. I clicked it over...car started right away..no key in ignition. Press on break, car dies. Is there away that I can disconnect the wire going from the break to the Vitronic remote starter and just start my car this way. I know it's completely unsafe to get in the car and start the vehicle, but at least I could drive it to a repair shop.

Any help would be appreciate. Desperate. I might have to take the bus to work tomorrow...ha!

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caveman

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Posted: June 11, 2003 at 11:37 PM / IP Logged

You could but the car would automatically shut off after a few minutes. These systems have timers so the car doesnt run all day it you remote start it then decide not to drive the car. I definitly would not try this idea. (just to be safe).

Steve

"Installing it yourself keeps my repair man busy"

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azrunner

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Posted: June 11, 2003 at 11:44 PM / IP Logged

Thanks Caveman. That's very important information I wasn't aware of. I'll probably start it, clock the time that it stays on and the gauge my driving distance. I'm within 6 to 8 miles of a repair center.

Another thought, if you're around, or someone else might know. Can I just cut the "orange" wire that goes from the break to this box. It's the only one I can find that seems to signal that I am pressing on the break....or do I have to remove, pull it off, etc...

Again, thanks for the quick response!

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caveman

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Posted: June 12, 2003 at 12:23 AM / IP Logged

Yeah you can just cut it to disconnect it. I have to stress to you though....I do not recommend you try this to get it to a repair shop. When the timer times out the car will just completely die and you could get re-ended. Good luck though

"Installing it yourself keeps my repair man busy"

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Posted: June 12, 2003 at 2:21 PM / IP Logged

Ford had a recall on some of their ignition switches, you might want to check on that.

Tacomacrew

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