Vats key
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Heel & Toe
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From: Des Moines Iowa
Vats key
HI, Just measured resistence on 2 ignition keys for a 96 CE. One was in the 3 range - the other in the 7 range. I must be making a mistake. This isn't possible, is it? Regards, Don
Le Mans Master
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From: seattle WA
Don, I think it is possible. If memory serves correct there are a few different ones. Someone here posted them quite awhile ago. What's important is you measure the resistance of your original and then match it.
Safety Car
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From: St Marys GA
Do both of them work? Are you sure you were making correct contact with the leads on either side? Did you clean them first?
Not too long ago, a member posted the full list of resistance values and the corresponding VATS code. I'm not sure; maybe 3-7 ohms are in one range; it's entirely possible, since you can get resistors up to 10 k-ohms commonly.
Not too long ago, a member posted the full list of resistance values and the corresponding VATS code. I'm not sure; maybe 3-7 ohms are in one range; it's entirely possible, since you can get resistors up to 10 k-ohms commonly.
Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando FL
I think there are 12 different VAT key resistance values if memory serves me correct. And I can tell you for sure that there are none down in the 5 ohm range. A value of 3000 or 5000 might be in the ranges used for the keys. From memory again, I think I have key 6 and mine measures 1462 ohms (1.462K).
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Heel & Toe
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From: Des Moines Iowa
Vats Key
The mystery seems to be solved. The other key in question wouldn't turn on the ignition. But the THIRD vats key in my hide a key did. Therefore, when I bought my car three years ago, he must have included his wife's car keys. (not a bad idea). THANKS! Don
Burning Brakes
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From: Cleveland OH
# Value Range
1 .402 .386-.438
2 .523 .502-.564
3 .681 .650-.728
4 .887 .850-.942
5 1.130 1.085-1.195
6 1.470 1.411-1.549
7 1.870 1.795-1.965
8 2.370 2.275-2.485
9 3.010 2.890-3.150
10 3.740 3.590-3.910
11 4.750 4.560-4.960
12 6.040 5.798-6.302
13 7.500 7.200-7.820
14 9.530 9.149-9.931
15 11.800 11.320-12.290
1 .402 .386-.438
2 .523 .502-.564
3 .681 .650-.728
4 .887 .850-.942
5 1.130 1.085-1.195
6 1.470 1.411-1.549
7 1.870 1.795-1.965
8 2.370 2.275-2.485
9 3.010 2.890-3.150
10 3.740 3.590-3.910
11 4.750 4.560-4.960
12 6.040 5.798-6.302
13 7.500 7.200-7.820
14 9.530 9.149-9.931
15 11.800 11.320-12.290
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 5,621
Likes: 206
From: Orlando FL
# Value Range
1 .402 .386-.438
2 .523 .502-.564
3 .681 .650-.728
4 .887 .850-.942
5 1.130 1.085-1.195
6 1.470 1.411-1.549
7 1.870 1.795-1.965
8 2.370 2.275-2.485
9 3.010 2.890-3.150
10 3.740 3.590-3.910
11 4.750 4.560-4.960
12 6.040 5.798-6.302
13 7.500 7.200-7.820
14 9.530 9.149-9.931
15 11.800 11.320-12.290
1 .402 .386-.438
2 .523 .502-.564
3 .681 .650-.728
4 .887 .850-.942
5 1.130 1.085-1.195
6 1.470 1.411-1.549
7 1.870 1.795-1.965
8 2.370 2.275-2.485
9 3.010 2.890-3.150
10 3.740 3.590-3.910
11 4.750 4.560-4.960
12 6.040 5.798-6.302
13 7.500 7.200-7.820
14 9.530 9.149-9.931
15 11.800 11.320-12.290
So all understands. 
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