1987 Vette - VATS
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Heel & Toe
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1987 Vette - VATS
So here is a description of my problem.
When I put the key in the ignition and turn it on, all of the dash light light up correctly, but nothing happens (car starting wise). The dash lights stay fully lit, so it is not a power draw issue, I don't think.
I also believe that the "security" light is blinking.
The ignition / key / resistor issue has already been bypassed, and the car will start with a blank key without the resistor.
Is there something else that can be disabled to prevent this is issue from continuing to randomly happen ?
When I put the key in the ignition and turn it on, all of the dash light light up correctly, but nothing happens (car starting wise). The dash lights stay fully lit, so it is not a power draw issue, I don't think.
I also believe that the "security" light is blinking.
The ignition / key / resistor issue has already been bypassed, and the car will start with a blank key without the resistor.
Is there something else that can be disabled to prevent this is issue from continuing to randomly happen ?
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 2,891
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From: New Port Richey FL
So here is a description of my problem.
When I put the key in the ignition and turn it on, all of the dash light light up correctly, but nothing happens (car starting wise). The dash lights stay fully lit, so it is not a power draw issue, I don't think.
I also believe that the "security" light is blinking.
The ignition / key / resistor issue has already been bypassed, and the car will start with a blank key without the resistor.
Is there something else that can be disabled to prevent this is issue from continuing to randomly happen ?
When I put the key in the ignition and turn it on, all of the dash light light up correctly, but nothing happens (car starting wise). The dash lights stay fully lit, so it is not a power draw issue, I don't think.
I also believe that the "security" light is blinking.
The ignition / key / resistor issue has already been bypassed, and the car will start with a blank key without the resistor.
Is there something else that can be disabled to prevent this is issue from continuing to randomly happen ?
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 28,422
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From: Hartford WI
So here is a description of my problem.
When I put the key in the ignition and turn it on, all of the dash light light up correctly, but nothing happens (car starting wise). The dash lights stay fully lit, so it is not a power draw issue, I don't think.
I also believe that the "security" light is blinking.
The ignition / key / resistor issue has already been bypassed, and the car will start with a blank key without the resistor.
Is there something else that can be disabled to prevent this is issue from continuing to randomly happen ?
When I put the key in the ignition and turn it on, all of the dash light light up correctly, but nothing happens (car starting wise). The dash lights stay fully lit, so it is not a power draw issue, I don't think.
I also believe that the "security" light is blinking.
The ignition / key / resistor issue has already been bypassed, and the car will start with a blank key without the resistor.
Is there something else that can be disabled to prevent this is issue from continuing to randomly happen ?
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 28,422
Likes: 3,275
From: Hartford WI
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,350
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From: San Antonio Tx
Safety Car
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 4,747
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From: Fairfax Virginia
Solving a problem with ingenuity!
I simply replaced the relay as my car had the intermittent starting issues many years ago. After 29 years of operation I am a very forgiving person when it comes to these things. Anything electronic that is that old deserves to be replaced. Several of the relays are the same part so I keep one or two spares around just in case.
To resolve the key issue I went to Mid-America and bought their VAT disabling device that makes the key resistance issue a thing of the past.
Thanks again for the really creative solution to relay issues. I learn something new every day.
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