# 2001 Saturn L200 Passlock problems

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-l200-passlock-problems/86022>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [July 15, 2014, 7:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-l200-passlock-problems/86022 "2014-07-15T07:16:51Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Clontarf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/977dab/32.png) [@Clontarf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clontarf)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2014, 7:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-l200-passlock-problems/86022/1 "2014-07-15T07:16:51Z")

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I have a 2001 Saturn L200 that starts most of the time and have narrowed down my car problems to the passlock system. I have tried two different keys, both of which worked in the past for many years and were made at a local hardware store; the original key has long been lost as my father left it on the back of his truck.  
Is there a way to bypass this passlock? Or, better yet, have my car stolen for the insurance payout?

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**Author:** ![missileman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/missileman/32/1366_2.png) [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2014, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-l200-passlock-problems/86022/2 "2014-07-15T16:05:25Z")

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Call around and find a good independent mechanic who can disable the Passlock system. It can be done but it takes someone with experience. I have a brother who can disable one of these systems in his sleep…he disabled a bunch of GM fleet vehicles a few years ago. When you mention Passlock to him…his face looks like he just sucked on a lemon. I’ve heard it’s as simple as soldering in a matching resistor but I’ve never tried it myself.