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For 1990-2009 cars only

PASSLOCK™ Ignition Lock Cylinder

The PASSLOCK™ ignition lock cylinder is a locking cylinder that turns a rotating magnet past a stationary hall effect sensor creating PASSLOCK™ data which is sent to the Body Control Module (BCM). The PASSLOCK™ ignition lock cylinder is interfaced with the (BCM) via a three-wire connection (power, ground, and data).