05 vue v6

[Cavell]

found a 05 v6 vue w/130k miles for $400. owner lost key so he has it hot wired with wires going into dash. should not be a nightmare to fix wiring and than get a new key made? i could swear i heard you cant hotwire a vue? maybe he is talented?

[far2grumpy]

"Hotwire" probably means owner bypassed resistor in ignition cylinder with external resistor - or perhaps installed a commonly available universal learning bypass module such as JBS Model 791.

Either of these devices will provide correct voltage value to the BCM - which forwards a fuel enable password to the PCM for engine start and run.

BTW - many locksmiths can examine the ignition cylinder lock and provide a new key or even replace with a new cylinder well below price for dealer provided parts and labor.

[Cavell]

neighbor is locksmith

[Cavell]

Neighbor said 05 has non chipped key and I only need to find code on lock cyl so he can pic out key from his stock.

[far2grumpy]

Originally Posted by Cavell

Neighbor said 05 has non chipped key and I only need to find code on lock cyl so he can pic out key from his stock.

Having locksmith nearby is a good thing.

I agree with key being non-chip, typical for 02-07 Vue's.

Theft deterrent is a replaceable PASSLOCK sensor circuit embedded in lock cylinder housing.

The previous owner would have spliced lots of wires to get everything working as expected.

The ignition switch is attached to back side of ignition lock cylinder case and has four basic segments to control ACC, RUN and START functions. See first thumbnail.

Second thumbnail depicts PASSLOCK to BCM interconnect and the usual step to bypass PASSLOCK sensor is to connect a resistor (range of 500 ohms to 13.5 K ohms) between ORG/BLK and YEL wires.

[Cavell]

seller said morning only. i txted i was busy and would try for afternoon and he said ok. called at 2 and it was sold. oh well.