Is this a VATS problem?
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: Middletown New Jersey
Is this a VATS problem?
I have had no isses with the car that would explain would is happening. I have been driving around locally periodically throughout the day today. The last time I tried to start, all I got was silence. Voltage looked okay as did battery connection. The only thing I noticed that the brake warning light came on when I twisted the key. For all I know, this happens everytime.
Any ideas?
The starter is a CSI mini starter that is been in for around 4 years with no probs whatsoever.
Thanks
Any ideas?
The starter is a CSI mini starter that is been in for around 4 years with no probs whatsoever.
Thanks
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Cape Coral FL
Wait 5 minutes and try it again (wait for the VATS moduleto time out)..if it starts, you likely have either a worn out key or lock cylinder. VATS lock cylinder failures are pretty common. Some guys try to clean the key pellet with a pencil eraser, which can work albeit temporarily.
Hope this helps you!
Hope this helps you!
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Drifting
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From: Middletown New Jersey
Thanks for the quick reply's. 5 minutes later I tried my second set of keys (used very infrequently, noticeably less wear to the pellet) and it started right up. I shut it down and tried to restart with the old key, which it promptly did. Just another gremlin to worry about.
Last edited by GlennS87; Mar 31, 2006 at 09:20 AM.
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Originally Posted by GlennS87
Thanks for the quick reply's. % minutes later I tried my second set of keys (used very infrequently, noticeably less wear to the pellet) and it started right up. I shut it down and tried to restart with the old key, which it promptly did. Just another gremlin to worry about.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Cape Coral FL
Originally Posted by GlennS87
Thanks for the quick reply's. % minutes later I tried my second set of keys (used very infrequently, noticeably less wear to the pellet) and it started right up. I shut it down and tried to restart with the old key, which it promptly did. Just another gremlin to worry about.
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Glenn, I agree with you. Its not worth the trouble to maintain. I would either bypass it, or have is disabled on the chip. You still have the non-ignition related part of VATS operable -- which is enough of a deterrent. JMHO