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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 07:26 PM
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Help ASAP please!!
I was going down the interstate and all of a sudden my instrument panel gauges went to zero. I pulled over and shut it off, it will crank but now won't stay cranked. The theft light is blinking when I do this! Any help would be GREATLY appreciated
 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 07:52 PM
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Maybe an ignition switch ? Not the key switch , the electric part . Ck powers and grounds , codes . Sounds electrical to me . Just a thought .
 
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P1260 is a code I am reading
 
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THE computer thinks your key is a fake. Try the spare key.
 
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1260 , sounds like PATS problem . Strange to me that it happend while driving . As stated above , try another key . Ck fuses ,ect . Good luck !
 
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Key problem, or Switch problem, i think
 
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