Vats needs help
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Cincinnati, Oh USA
Why doncha fix it yourself? It isn't hard, and BTW what year vette are you asking about?
Try your spare ign key as its pellet isn't worn like your everyday key. Next, unplug the clutch safety switch (gear selector switch if automatic) and jump the wiring harness plug. Measure the voltage on the jumper during a crank attempt. If 12 volts and no crank, you have a starter or battery or battery cable connection problem. No 12 volts, then find the 2 wires from behind the steering column that goes to a 2 pin connector, unplug it (remove hush panel above drivers feet for access). With key inserted, measure the resistance across the wires from the column. It should measure the same as the pellet and if over 13k ohms, you need a new ign tumbler. You can temporarily bypass VATS by clipping a fixed resistor the same value as your pellet across the 2 pin plug out of the wiring harness (goes to VATS module). You can use a 1/4 watt 5% resistor from Radio Shack.
Try your spare ign key as its pellet isn't worn like your everyday key. Next, unplug the clutch safety switch (gear selector switch if automatic) and jump the wiring harness plug. Measure the voltage on the jumper during a crank attempt. If 12 volts and no crank, you have a starter or battery or battery cable connection problem. No 12 volts, then find the 2 wires from behind the steering column that goes to a 2 pin connector, unplug it (remove hush panel above drivers feet for access). With key inserted, measure the resistance across the wires from the column. It should measure the same as the pellet and if over 13k ohms, you need a new ign tumbler. You can temporarily bypass VATS by clipping a fixed resistor the same value as your pellet across the 2 pin plug out of the wiring harness (goes to VATS module). You can use a 1/4 watt 5% resistor from Radio Shack.
Drifting
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From: Beaverton Oregon
Originally Posted by Mikema
Anyone in the Macomb County, Michigan area interested in fixing my vats problem? Id rather pay you than the dealer.
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From: Orlando FL
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Last edited by GIJoe; Oct 26, 2006 at 08:18 AM.
