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02-25-2015, 08:49 PM

GDL

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Vats question...

So after reading a bit it looks like I can tune VATS out with ls1edit or hp tuners....

But my question is do I still need to install the resister for my specific ohm? Or this step is no longer necessary to start a '99 A4?

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02-25-2015, 09:55 PM

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If vats is tuned out their is no need for the resister

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02-25-2015, 09:58 PM

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If you remove vats there's nothing left to look for the resistor.

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02-26-2015, 06:50 AM

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There are 2 parts to the vats system in a fbody. Part 1 is in the pcm and can be turned off using tuning software. Part 2 is in the BCM and can not be turned off with tuning software. If the VATS in the BCM is your issue turning it off in the PCM will not fix it.