I started another thread about a battery drain, and I think a possible cause is a faulty ignition switch on my 2001 Intrepid, and besides I lost the chip key anyway, so I'm looking at replacing some ignition components instead of having a new key programmed. I'm starting this new thread because of more specific questions about the ignition.
I have a pass (valet) key for the vehicle that will open all locks on vehicle but will not start the car.
I asked the part#'s of switch and module:
Switch: 5003843AB
Immobiliizer Module: 04602273AB
I also asked:
1) Will pass key will turn ignition switch in order to remove it, and reply was yes.
2) If I replaced the switch and module at same time with new from their parts dept. would the keys that come with the switch have to be programmed? Reply was yes.
3) If I bought a new switch and a used module, would the keys that came with the switch need to be programmed? Reply was yes.
4) If I bought a used switch with key and used module (from same vehicle) from a salvage yard, would the key have to be programmed to be used on my vehicle? Reply was no.
5) If buy a used switch with key and module from same vehicle from salvage that is same generation as my vehicle, would it be compatible with my vehicle, or would it have to be same year? Reply was same generation would work.
Regarding #3, The rep. at the dealer said if I purchased a new switch/key, i could install a used module only if was erased...anyone know any sources on either where erased modules can be purchased, or names of companies that could erase them?
Regarding #5, The rep. sounded unsure in her reply if used switch/module from any vehicle for my generation (2nd) would be compatible with my car...would I need one from a 2001 Intrepid, or would any year Intrepid or other year similar model like 300m/Concorde/LHS, etc. work, as long as 2nd gen? And does any portion of VIN# need to be the same regardless of year or if Dodge / Chrysler as long as 2nd gen?
I have a pass (valet) key for the vehicle that will open all locks on vehicle but will not start the car.
I asked the part#'s of switch and module:
Switch: 5003843AB
Immobiliizer Module: 04602273AB
I also asked:
1) Will pass key will turn ignition switch in order to remove it, and reply was yes.
2) If I replaced the switch and module at same time with new from their parts dept. would the keys that come with the switch have to be programmed? Reply was yes.
3) If I bought a new switch and a used module, would the keys that came with the switch need to be programmed? Reply was yes.
4) If I bought a used switch with key and used module (from same vehicle) from a salvage yard, would the key have to be programmed to be used on my vehicle? Reply was no.
5) If buy a used switch with key and module from same vehicle from salvage that is same generation as my vehicle, would it be compatible with my vehicle, or would it have to be same year? Reply was same generation would work.
Regarding #3, The rep. at the dealer said if I purchased a new switch/key, i could install a used module only if was erased...anyone know any sources on either where erased modules can be purchased, or names of companies that could erase them?
Regarding #5, The rep. sounded unsure in her reply if used switch/module from any vehicle for my generation (2nd) would be compatible with my car...would I need one from a 2001 Intrepid, or would any year Intrepid or other year similar model like 300m/Concorde/LHS, etc. work, as long as 2nd gen? And does any portion of VIN# need to be the same regardless of year or if Dodge / Chrysler as long as 2nd gen?