DJBLS1

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Im having trouble finding someone locally to get VATS out of my ECM so my project will run and i can get it out of the shop tomorrow or Wed. I called a local specialist and he told me he will come and do the resistor mod. He said he has the source code from GM? I was under the impression that mod was for people who still had the BCM in their cars? I am not using the BCM. My powertrain and harness is a 2004 GTO setup which i thought was a serial data line that could not be hacked into by a resistor or any of the bypass modules on ebay? Am i miss informed? I don't really want to pay for this guy to come out for a job he may end up not being able to do.

1quickirocz

The resistor will not work for you. The GTO uses the key fob which transmits BCM,then to the PIM , Then to the PCM. No other GM vehicle uses this type of system. I am assuming that you are only using the engine harness and no other modules at all. I think your only options are to either get a tuner to tune the VTD out of the PCM so it doesnt look for it OR you can Probably get a PCM from a diff type of car and you may have to change PCM connectors to make it work. I would go with the tuner method.

DJBLS1

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I am using the engine harness, but it also has a Powertrain Interface Module plugged into it and a Throttle Controller - both mounted together. I wasn't sure what to do with these so i just left them plugged into the harness.

Excuse my ignorance to the acronyms, but by PCM are you referring to the Engine Control Module?

poconojoe

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Yes he's talking about the ECM, Theu called them PCM Powertrain Control Modules, since they controlled both the engine and tranny

1quickirocz

yes when i say PCM I mean ECM (engine control mod). Im thinking you need to keep the PIM and deff the Throttle control. I think your best bet here is a tune to delete vehicle theft deter out of the ECM. should be fine with that. I think thats alot cheaper than changing ECMs and converting wiring and all that good stuff. Thats like starting your project all over again haha

shoemike

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The BCM controls the starter rely and sends a signal to the PCM so that it enables the fuel pump relay.
As long as everything's wired right (BCM & PCM not controlling relays) you shouldn't have a problem.
There are tables in the OS that define the type of anti theft system the vehicle uses and
whether or not the vehicle is fitted with column lock anti-theft system.

jegten

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bringing this back from the dead.
OP-were you able to figure this out?