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Old Jun 9, 2018 | 04:52 PM
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I need to know to eliminate theft (vats ) on 84. Thanks
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Old Jun 9, 2018 | 07:08 PM
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you go outside, turn around once and say "Vats be gone" (end of joke)
The Vats system was not added to Vette till 1986 so your 84 does not have it.
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you go outside, turn around once and say "Vats be gone" (end of joke)
The Vats system was not added to Vette till 1986 so your 84 does not have it.
84 does have theft system on it.
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Old Jun 9, 2018 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by vetfreak69
84 does have theft system on it.
And?


It doesn't have VATS.
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Old Jun 9, 2018 | 09:08 PM
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I have an '84. I guess the question is, what is the problem you are having that you want to remove it?

The alarm system is connected to the doors. Most issues are with the door lock wiring and the door ajar switch.

A lot of the information can be found in the 1984 Corvette Electrical Troubleshooting Shop Manual Supplement that can be very helpful.
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Old Jun 9, 2018 | 09:25 PM
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There maybe a content theft deterrent. There would be a security light on dash. It will flash when door is open. Of course back in the 80s aftermarket systems were popular.
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Old Nov 30, 2020 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by vetfreak69
I need to know to eliminate theft (vats ) on 84. Thanks
If you go in the dash behind the radio there is a res fuse. Pull it out and it will be disabled along with your horn. But that’s what I did on my 84 and car runs fine now.
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If you go in the dash behind the radio there is a res fuse. Pull it out and it will be disabled along with your horn. But that’s what I did on my 84 and car runs fine now.
How do you disable VATS from a car that doesn't have it?
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VERY Carefully! Haha
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The 1984 has a "Theft deterrent system".
When you open the door "SECURITY" will flash in the center panel.
Lock with door button, still will door open. You get a steady light on "SECURITY".
Close door.
To disarm you need to unlock using door key.




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Originally Posted by Imthedavis
If you go in the dash behind the radio there is a res fuse. Pull it out and it will be disabled along with your horn. But that’s what I did on my 84 and car runs fine now.
I pulled the fuse on mine and my horn still works fine!
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I pulled the fuse on mine and my horn still works fine!
Fuse for what?
What purpose?
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Originally Posted by Cruisinfanatic
Fuse for what?
What purpose?
Probably the fuse marked "IN-LINE FUSE" in the middle schematic.

Picture from 1989

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Originally Posted by Cruisinfanatic
Fuse for what?
What purpose?
I hate car alarm beeping noises!
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