95 Vats Problems
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Heel & Toe
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From: orlando fl
95 Vats Problems
I have a 95 and I am experiencing problems with the vats . I purchased a Vats By-pass module from Baker Eletronics. Based on their instructions I am unable to hook it up. Tech support is claiming that I actually have a 96 and they dont make a By-pass module for the 96. I find this very hard to belive since the vins shows and 95 and the car assembly sticker is 9/94. If so... anybody have a 96 and by-passed the vats?
All your imput is greatly appreciated.
<Matt
All your imput is greatly appreciated.
<Matt
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99% of car thefts are done by bashing the column and jumping the ignition. When you bypass VATS, you open yourself up for an easy steal for thieves. Why don't you just replace the ign lock cylinder which will have new contacts that make connection to your ign key pellet. Most of VATS problems are caused by worn contacts in the lock cylinder.
Racer
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From: Houston Texas
99% of car thefts are done by bashing the column and jumping the ignition. When you bypass VATS, you open yourself up for an easy steal for thieves. Why don't you just replace the ign lock cylinder which will have new contacts that make connection to your ign key pellet. Most of VATS problems are caused by worn contacts in the lock cylinder.
The resistor (pellet) in the key sometimes wears down and doesn't make good contact as said above. Could be the pellet in the key worn-sometimes the ignition switch VATS contacts.
If you really want to bypass the VATS I hope you have a good aftermarket alarm installed already.
Team Owner
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What is the sense in disconnecting the alarm that GM put in the car and then buying ANOTHER alarm and installing it?
My 87 left me stuck at church about 6 years ago and I clipped a resistor to the 2 pin connector the lock cylinder contacts go to so I could drive it until a new lock cylinder could be installed. I haven't had a problem since and I drive it every day. I read a lot of posts complaining about VATS, and instead of fixing it, owners get more and more angry about their car not starting, discussing bypassing VATS, installing aftermarket alarms, installing underdash switches, hiring medicine men to dance and chant. FIX IT and get on with your life!
My 87 left me stuck at church about 6 years ago and I clipped a resistor to the 2 pin connector the lock cylinder contacts go to so I could drive it until a new lock cylinder could be installed. I haven't had a problem since and I drive it every day. I read a lot of posts complaining about VATS, and instead of fixing it, owners get more and more angry about their car not starting, discussing bypassing VATS, installing aftermarket alarms, installing underdash switches, hiring medicine men to dance and chant. FIX IT and get on with your life!
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: orlando fl
Thanks for your replys. I will be looking into the new lock cylinder.
I did switch to a spare key.
no plans on installing aftermarket alarm
not complaining about vats just trying to make the car start every time with out a doubt... be it vats by-pass or new lock cylinder just need it to be dependable. Thanks
I did switch to a spare key.
no plans on installing aftermarket alarm
not complaining about vats just trying to make the car start every time with out a doubt... be it vats by-pass or new lock cylinder just need it to be dependable. Thanks
