that is baffling. i'd take a long screw driver and probe around on different objects while someone cycles the key.
also, make sure you aren't leaking oil or antifreeze and potentially contaminating your opti. check the opti harness too, the clip to the opti usually breaks and could cause an intermittent condition.
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