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Old May 14, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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i lost my ign key to my 1992 lt1. gm cut a key without the vat and it would not even turn tumbler can i bypass the vat? pulled tumbler out and theres two small white wires going into top of key tumbler what does those two wires go to? ken
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Old May 14, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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Those two wires that go to the ignition tumbler are what connect to the VATS resistor pellet in your ignition key. When I bought my '93, the guy had lost the keys, so I contacted a local locksmith that does key work for the dealers. Showed him the title for my car, and he called a GM dealer I think and they gave him the VATS code for my car using my VIN. He cut a new key for the doors and I bought a new ignition tumbler/switch with a VATS key. Paid $165 total.
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