Car Alarms: Saturn anti-theft device, starter wire, crimp connectors


Question
I purchased a used 93 Saturn sedan that has an anti theft device located under steering column. the device can be removed so that the vehicle can not be started.  Problem is the 6 teeth do not match up well and can no longer jiggle it enough to get it to connect.  How can it be wired to by pass this annoying thing?  Please help

Answer
Those devices are a simple starter kill circuit with a controller wired up in a normally open configuration.  With that being said, if you find where the starter wire was cut and restore it your vehicle should start right up.  Here is a generic how to on alarm removal, your system should be easier to remove as it will not have as much wiring.

Typically an alarm system would be installed on the driver's side interior of the vehicle.  This system would have been tapped into the ignition switch wiring running down from the key.  If you remove the dash panel(s) under the steering column you should be able to locate where the harness was added that goes to the alarm.  Disconnect each wire that was tapped in and insulate the factory wiring.  You will also see that at least one of the wires was cut, this is the vehicle starter wire that runs from the key to the starter.  This wire needs to be restored, I always recommend soldering all connections but crimp connectors should also work.  Make sure that you remove all connections to the alarm and that any wires that may be exposed are insulated and mounted in a way that they will not interfere with any moving parts and do not run the risk of shorting out.  Remember to take your time and follow each connection running from the brain of the system, leaving one wire connected that you are unsure of the function could cause problems in the future so be sure to remove every wire.