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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 11:43 PM
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Can anyone tell me where the VATS for the fuel pump and starter system are located on a 1985. Thanks
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 07:18 AM
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On my 86 the vats module is located under the dashboard behind the passenger side "breadbox"
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There is no VATS system on an 85, only a "Theft Deterent Controller", and it only interrupts the starter circuit.
What's the problem your having ?
The controller is tucked under the passenger side dash, near the ECM.
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what does it look like. My car sometimes wont crank. Turn the key and thats it. No cranking at all. I have a bypass button to start it to not get stranded but I am getting tired of it.

1985 auto also
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There is a start safety switch at the base of the gear shift lever. Unplug it and bypass the plug and try a crank.
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There is a start safety switch at the base of the gear shift lever. Unplug it and bypass the plug and try a crank.
by bypass just strip the wires and solder together?
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