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Old Aug 10, 2016 | 08:19 PM
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I cant remember how to disable my system. I don't have a key fob.Please help
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Old Aug 10, 2016 | 08:32 PM
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I cant remember how to disable my system. I don't have a key fob.Please help
If you're only interested in the CRANK you just take the resistance value of the correct ignition key and insert a resistor with that value in the 2-wire connector at the base of the steering column.

DISABLE IN IT"S ENTIRETY substantially more difficult!

VATS has nothing to do with FOBs !!

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If you're only interested in the CRANK you just take the resistance value of the correct ignition key and insert a resistor with that value in the 2-wire connector at the base of the steering column.

DISABLE IN IT"S ENTIRETY substantially more difficult!

VATS has nothing to do with FOBs !!
I have the keys, It wont crank after the kids messed with it.
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Is the security light flashing when you're trying to crank it?

What did the kids do to mess w/it?
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Originally Posted by black96lt4c4
I have the keys, It wont crank after the kids messed with it.
Measure the key value at the key, then check at the connector at column base with key inserted in the cylinder. If the value matches then it ain't a VATS issue. If a VATS issue you can expect a dramatically different value at the column base. Do you have a second or more keys?
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