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Old Jun 13, 2020 | 10:14 PM
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I recall reading somewhere that part of the system is that it shuts off the fuel supply,is this correct?
All at once mine is acting like it's not getting fuel. It starts immediately goes to about 900 rpm and dies...very roughly.
Is there some way to disable the security system, like a fuse?
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Old Jun 13, 2020 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by stabac
I recall reading somewhere that part of the system is that it shuts off the fuel supply,is this correct?
All at once mine is acting like it's not getting fuel. It starts immediately goes to about 900 rpm and dies...very roughly.
Is there some way to disable the security system, like a fuse?
i don’t think it’s that simple
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Old Jun 14, 2020 | 07:51 AM
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Vats has 2 parts, a starter kill that can be bypassed via wiring, and a fuel cut that has to be removed with a tune. Pcm of NC can sell you what you need for this.

If you have the starter kill part disabled and vats shuts your car down, the car will crank, catch, then shut down immediately. It won't even really start and idle. The security light will also notify you. That said, mine was intermittent, and so if ou let it sit for 5 minutes the security system would reset and it would usually start after that.
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Old Jun 14, 2020 | 09:07 AM
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Probably not the security system.
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Old Jun 15, 2020 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by markKlein
Probably not the security system.
I've scheduled a tune up for later this week. I've been told the distributor is a weak point on this year.
What say you?
Thanks
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Old Jun 15, 2020 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by stabac
I've scheduled a tune up for later this week. I've been told the distributor is a weak point on this year.
What say you?
Thanks
Frank
Check your fuel pressure at the rail. Check your fuel pump input voltage.
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Old Jun 15, 2020 | 12:46 PM
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Thanks Noname that was my first thought, fits the situation perfectly. It sounds exactly like it isn't getting any fuel.
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Lot of info there, thanks so much, I will post as I go. Yes it's an '85, I have the year posted in my Picture.
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