86 bypass vats
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86 bypass vats
I have had some problem with my ignition keys lately. I am ready to make the change and bypass the VATS. I have looked at the aftermarket bypass modules and they look simple enough to install. My question is after I bypass the VATS do I need a blank ignition key cut without a resistor pellet or can I still use the old ignition key with resistor pellet removed?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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I have had some problem with my ignition keys lately. I am ready to make the change and bypass the VATS. I have looked at the aftermarket bypass modules and they look simple enough to install. My question is after I bypass the VATS do I need a blank ignition key cut without a resistor pellet or can I still use the old ignition key with resistor pellet removed?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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I have had some problem with my ignition keys lately. I am ready to make the change and bypass the VATS. I have looked at the aftermarket bypass modules and they look simple enough to install. My question is after I bypass the VATS do I need a blank ignition key cut without a resistor pellet or can I still use the old ignition key with resistor pellet removed?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Explain your issues first!
An '86 can have it's own particular set of circumstances!
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Vats
Be sure if you have another non-resistor key, I have read that the keys are a different length. If you bypass the Vats resistor with a purchased dongle, it's plug and play so if you ever want to return it to the original setup, you just plug it back in.
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I have a vats ignition lock bypass in my car now that I purchased from Ecklers, it works fine...The problem is when I leave the car outside overnight like I will be doing at Carlisle in August, Im afraid it will be stolen while on the lot without the vats hooked up.. What I intend to do is hook the vats back up , and carry the Vats bypass module with me in case I would have any problems with the vats...It's a good idea to have a vat module, but if your car doesn't need it to run it's better to just carry it with you so your car can't be stolen...WW
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You don't even need to remove the resistance insert BUT you might explain what your problem has been. Is it a "no crank" issue with the car or is it maybe a "mechanical" issue with the cylinder? A "bypass" will NOT correct mechanical issues.
Explain your issues first!
An '86 can have it's own particular set of circumstances!
Explain your issues first!
An '86 can have it's own particular set of circumstances!
It is an auto with 56,000 miles. It was driven on weekends for a few years and was garaged for the around 15 years and driven very little. Over the last two years I have been driving it to work 5 days a week. Original everything except battery and tires.
I am going to get a new ignition key made and see it that makes a difference before i go with the VATS bypass module.
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The problem can also be the contacts in the cylinder lock can become dirty or worn. It isn't always the key that's at fault. A swab and some alcohol can clean the contacts in the cylinder. Make sure you buy a GM key, I bought online, and one of the 2 keys I got wouldn't make contact....WW
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Keys
If you have another key made, be sure to ohm it to insure the value is right before leaving the dealership. I just went through this with the one girl. She has a 2004 Buick and only 1 key so took it to the Chevy/Buick dealer and had a key made the other month. Well I tried out the new key the other week and wouldn't work. After some head scratching I grabbed the ohm meter and low and behold, the original key and replacement had different ohm values. Took it back and got the right one done, but while talking to the parts counter guy he was dumbfounded. Said all their keys come in inside plastic envelopes, they don't have them on a rack like at most key places (so someone couldn't have put a blank back on the wrong hook). Apparently the label didn't match the key blank inside the envelope on the first one.
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I have a vats ignition lock bypass in my car now that I purchased from Ecklers, it works fine...The problem is when I leave the car outside overnight like I will be doing at Carlisle in August, Im afraid it will be stolen while on the lot without the vats hooked up.. What I intend to do is hook the vats back up , and carry the Vats bypass module with me in case I would have any problems with the vats...It's a good idea to have a vat module, but if your car doesn't need it to run it's better to just carry it with you so your car can't be stolen...WW