VATS Question on 85
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Melting Slicks
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VATS Question on 85
My 85 has had a case of the temp "No Start" and one of the local Chev guys said it was most likely a VATS problem.
I thought that VATS started in 86,not 85.
If so on an 85,how is the best way to disconnect it to avoid this problem in the future? Will pulling the fuse do it ?
Thanks
db2
Carolina
I thought that VATS started in 86,not 85.
If so on an 85,how is the best way to disconnect it to avoid this problem in the future? Will pulling the fuse do it ?
Thanks
db2
Carolina
Burning Brakes
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From: Manhattan
Originally Posted by Black 'n Blue
If your car has VATS, there will be a magnetic pellet on your ignition key---should be real easy to tell. I don't think 85's came with VATS.
Check the C4 tech tips for vats information. Here's a direct link.https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=153&TopicID=2
Team Owner
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
No vats.
There is a theft deterrent module (TDM) though, which opens a starter interrupt relay if the alarm is tripped.
The clutch pedal switch is in series with this circuit to the starter also.
There is no fuse for the TDM, you'll have to reach under the passenger side footwell up behind the ecm and disconnect it. It's the wide plug with about 15 wires coming out and is at a 45 degree angle.
There is a theft deterrent module (TDM) though, which opens a starter interrupt relay if the alarm is tripped.
The clutch pedal switch is in series with this circuit to the starter also.
There is no fuse for the TDM, you'll have to reach under the passenger side footwell up behind the ecm and disconnect it. It's the wide plug with about 15 wires coming out and is at a 45 degree angle.
Burning Brakes
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From: Huntington ma
If it is the built in factory alarm (not what is normally meant by Vats - as stated above, not on an '85) then the reset proceedure is to: turn off the ignition then unlock a door from the outside with the key. That's it - just lock and inlock an outside door - either one will do, but try both as the switch on the lock tumbler can go bad. Unlocking either of the doors like that disarms and resets the alarm (assuming that It's working OK) and will close the starter interrupt relay.
