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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 6:25 PM
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Hi everyone.
To make a long story short, I broke my key in my cylinder, destroyed the cylinder trying to get it out. This is in a 98 Cavalier. For about the last year, I've been using a screwdriver to start the car and it's driving me nuts and I'd rather just put a switch on the dash (A on/off for power and a momentary for start).
Does anyone have a wiring diagram as to what color wire does what?

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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 8:22 PM
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Why not replace the cylinder and do it the right way?
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 10:41 PM
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because I don't have $200 for a new one.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 11:13 AM
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You don't need a new one. The junk yards are much cheaper and if you go to the U-Pick yards, they are even cheaper.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 12:11 PM
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Chevrolet Cavalier Ignition Switch - JCWhitney
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