Question about vette key.
03-11-2011, 11:53 AM
#4
Slingshot
1986 was the first year for the VATS feature (vehicle anti-theft system) which included a coded resister chip in the ignition key,
03-11-2011, 02:11 PM
#6
Slingshot
There are 15 possible resistance values (keys) that were used by GM.
The key number and its resistance value are listed below. Set your multi-meter to the 20k ohm setting and test your key to find out what numbert it is.
1———— 0.402
2———— 0.523
3———— 0.681
4————-0.887
5————-1.130
6————-1.470
7————-1.870
8————-2.370
9————-3.010
10————3.740
11————4.750
12————6.040
13————7.500
14————9.530
15————11.801
You don't have to go thru GM. Once you know your key number you can order the correct key for $2 and have your local hardware store cut your new blank key. Blank VATS keys can be purchased direct from CLK Supplies 800.848.6989
http://www.clksupplies.com/shop/inde...cPath=24_26_66
The key number and its resistance value are listed below. Set your multi-meter to the 20k ohm setting and test your key to find out what numbert it is.
1———— 0.402
2———— 0.523
3———— 0.681
4————-0.887
5————-1.130
6————-1.470
7————-1.870
8————-2.370
9————-3.010
10————3.740
11————4.750
12————6.040
13————7.500
14————9.530
15————11.801
You don't have to go thru GM. Once you know your key number you can order the correct key for $2 and have your local hardware store cut your new blank key. Blank VATS keys can be purchased direct from CLK Supplies 800.848.6989
http://www.clksupplies.com/shop/inde...cPath=24_26_66
03-11-2011, 05:48 PM
#7
There are 15 possible resistance values (keys) that were used by GM.
The key number and its resistance value are listed below. Set your multi-meter to the 20k ohm setting and test your key to find out what numbert it is.
1———— 0.402
2———— 0.523
3———— 0.681
4————-0.887
5————-1.130
6————-1.470
7————-1.870
8————-2.370
9————-3.010
10————3.740
11————4.750
12————6.040
13————7.500
14————9.530
15————11.801
You don't have to go thru GM. Once you know your key number you can order the correct key for $2 and have your local hardware store cut your new blank key. Blank VATS keys can be purchased direct from CLK Supplies 800.848.6989
http://www.clksupplies.com/shop/inde...cPath=24_26_66
The key number and its resistance value are listed below. Set your multi-meter to the 20k ohm setting and test your key to find out what numbert it is.
1———— 0.402
2———— 0.523
3———— 0.681
4————-0.887
5————-1.130
6————-1.470
7————-1.870
8————-2.370
9————-3.010
10————3.740
11————4.750
12————6.040
13————7.500
14————9.530
15————11.801
You don't have to go thru GM. Once you know your key number you can order the correct key for $2 and have your local hardware store cut your new blank key. Blank VATS keys can be purchased direct from CLK Supplies 800.848.6989
http://www.clksupplies.com/shop/inde...cPath=24_26_66
