VATS module shortage ???
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Pro
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Northern VA
VATS module shortage ???
Hi All,
I'm looking for a 1986 VATS module code 11 and can't seem to find any at all on ebay. What's the deal with these? Is there a shortage?
Can I just unplug my module and use a VATS bypass? Will the car start without the module?
Thanks
Lee
I'm looking for a 1986 VATS module code 11 and can't seem to find any at all on ebay. What's the deal with these? Is there a shortage?
Can I just unplug my module and use a VATS bypass? Will the car start without the module?
Thanks
Lee
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 5,043
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From: Tampa Florida
No you can't just unplug it. The early module does 2 things it "enables" the starter and the fuel injectors. The ECM needs to see the frequency generated by the module to enable the fuel delivery.....injectors won't fire with out that signal. If your starter works then it is unlikely that your VATS module is a problem. Quickest thing to do is get a custom "Prom" with a VATS "delete".
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 1999
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From: Baltimore, MD USA
Here's a company that lists Theft Deterrent Decoder Modules and the key resistance
value the module was programmed for.
Usually you can find the modules on E-bay. You need to search by the
part number since many of the sellers don't know what the Black Box is and
only list the part number printerd on the sticker on the module.
Note: This is the module behind the Bread Box.
The Theft Deterrent Alarm Module is under the passenger side foot well area near
the fuse box.
http://corvettepartsman.com/module.aspx
value the module was programmed for.
Usually you can find the modules on E-bay. You need to search by the
part number since many of the sellers don't know what the Black Box is and
only list the part number printerd on the sticker on the module.
Note: This is the module behind the Bread Box.
The Theft Deterrent Alarm Module is under the passenger side foot well area near
the fuse box.
http://corvettepartsman.com/module.aspx
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 755
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From: Roswell Georgia
Anyway, I purchased a VATs by-pass module from Eckler's, dropped the carpeted panel under the driver's side dash, disconnected the VATS lead from the ignition to the VATS module, plugged in the by-pass module, and the Vette started right up!
This might work for you and is certainly less expensive than replacing either the VATS module or the ignition lock if the pellet sensor is FUBAR.
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 4,689
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From: Yucaipa CA
Just buy any "code" decoder box plug it in then buy the correct code key and have it cut to your original key. The ecm don't care if it's a code 11
