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Harshaw · 05-09-2004, 11:12 AM

I have a 4 door '96 Chevy Cavolier. This car came with an anti-theft device that cuts the gas whenever someone tries to hotwire it. The previous owner told me the anti-theft device would kick in every once and a while under normal starting conditions (meaning, I start it with a key and the anti-theft device kills the engine). Thats ok, for the first little bit, it would happen maybe once a month.

However, now about every third time I try to start my car, the engine will turn over and then die. Normally I can start it up again and everything works. I'm wondering if it is my starter, or if the anti-theft device is giving me problems again.

Is it possible to disable the anti-theft device? If so, is this something I can do myself?

Edit: Just in case it is importiant, it is rear wheel drive, automatic tranny.

05-09-2004, 11:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Harshaw Is mad at you. Location: Bored in Sacramento	Anti-theft device = anti-starting device? I have a 4 door '96 Chevy Cavolier. This car came with an anti-theft device that cuts the gas whenever someone tries to hotwire it. The previous owner told me the anti-theft device would kick in every once and a while under normal starting conditions (meaning, I start it with a key and the anti-theft device kills the engine). Thats ok, for the first little bit, it would happen maybe once a month. However, now about every third time I try to start my car, the engine will turn over and then die. Normally I can start it up again and everything works. I'm wondering if it is my starter, or if the anti-theft device is giving me problems again. Is it possible to disable the anti-theft device? If so, is this something I can do myself? Edit: Just in case it is importiant, it is rear wheel drive, automatic tranny. __________________ This too shall pass. Last edited by Harshaw; 05-09-2004 at 11:28 AM..