ECU in tamper mode killing my fuel injection? [1998 sunfire 2.2l)

Asked by Doug Jul 18, 2018 at 08:34 PM about the 1998 Pontiac Sunfire 2 Dr SE Coupe

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I will keep this brief, but in trying to bypass the passlock system being triggered in
my Sunfire I seem to have hit a brick wall. I know that if the system is triggered it
will shut off power to the fuel pump. I jumped past the security check and supplied
direct power to the pump but am still unable to get the car working. Is there any
further security beyond the system cutting power to the fp? Does it also affect my
fuel injection system? I appears that my injectors are getting cut off The timing
seems to be fine as I am not losing spark and the engine will run as long as it's
getting fuel (spraying into the air intake). Is there any possible way for me to
bypass the passlock system? The 3 passlock wires that connect to the ignition
cylinder were all cut by a thief back in February and I would really like to get this
thing back on the road.

1 Answer

Doug answered 6 years ago

Ok thanks for the opinion ninja chicken but i dont think I'd be putting an entire steering column into a car i was trying to steal. I just want to get my car back on the road. I just want to know how/if fuel injection is affected by the fact that somebody tried to steal my car and turned it into a giant paperweight in the process. Could you tell me what about my post makes it look like I have undue intentions? I will reitterate, the car is in tamper mode and not going anywhere. It's been this way since february because somebody got into it, jammed a screw driver into my ignition and cut the 3 passlock wires. I'm just looking for help.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Shortcuts

Search Pontiac Sunfire Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    John Saffrahn
    Reputation
    4,300
  • #2
    Joeyadams
    Reputation
    1,610
  • #3
    Warren0007
    Reputation
    1,390
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.