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Old Feb 25, 2014 | 10:14 AM
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Lost keys to 87 corvette. How do I wire pass the vats system?
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Old Feb 25, 2014 | 08:51 PM
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Probably broke one of two little white wires coming off the ignition cylinder and going down the column. I'd try to make the simple repair there first. Once you get there... a little soldier and done!
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Old Feb 25, 2014 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jerrycffy
How do I wire pass the vats system?
Work out what value resistor you need

http://www.joestradingpost.com/vats/89_passkey.htm

and bypass the starter enable relay

http://www.joestradingpost.com/vats/89_startrelay.htm

You still need a new key cut to suit the Ign lock so may as well by one with the correct resistance pellet and you won't have to bypass anything
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