How can you tell the VATS code?

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Aug 22, 2008 | 07:46 PM

hotjm10

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How can you tell the VATS code?

I need to get an additional key for my Vette. It is an 1989 convertible. Is there something in the VIN that would tell me what VATS code I need?

Thanks,

Jim

Aug 22, 2008 | 08:38 PM

LannyL81

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Nope, all you need to do is to measure the resistance across the small black pellet on the key. Then you can get one off of ebay. ACE Hardware will cut the key for free if you bring in the key.

Aug 22, 2008 | 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by hotjm10

I need to get an additional key for my Vette. It is an 1989 convertible. Is there something in the VIN that would tell me what VATS code I need?

Thanks,

Jim

http://www.joestradingpost.com/vats/89_passkey.htm

Aug 23, 2008 | 01:20 PM

pmihaltian

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Here is an overview of the 15 different codes and their resistance levels. This also includes where to get them for about $5 each. I recently ordered two and it came to $12.32 shipped AND I received the new keys in 2 days.

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Aug 24, 2008 | 12:44 AM

NEVRL8T

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I don't know about anyone else but my Vista will not open that document.

Aug 24, 2008 | 02:22 AM

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There are 15 possible resistance values that were used by GM.

402 ohms (acceptable range 386-438)
523 ohms (acceptable range 502-564)
681 ohms (acceptable range 650-728)
887 ohms (acceptable range 850-942)
1130 ohms (acceptable range 1085-1195)
1470 ohms (acceptable range 1411-1549)
1870 ohms (acceptable range 1795-1965)
2370 ohms (acceptable range 2275-2485)
3010 ohms (acceptable range 2890-3150)
3740 ohms (acceptable range 3590-3910)
4750 ohms (acceptable range 4560-4960)
6040 ohms (acceptable range 5798-6302)
7500 ohms (acceptable range 7200-7820)
9530 ohms (acceptable range 9149-9931)
11800 ohms (acceptable range 11328-12292)

Here ya go.

Aug 24, 2008 | 12:54 PM

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The fastest and easiest way is to go to a chevy dealer, they have a little box they stick your key into and it gives them the key code..Its Free.....WW