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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 08:52 AM
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Hello i have the 1995 trans am lt1
one day i turn the key and no dash lights. i know that it is not VATS because i have the by pass done.

So far i have replaced the ignition lock, but when i was in there i didnt know exactly where the ignition switch is. maybe someone has some pictures or diagrams on how to replace the electrical parts of the ignition switch.

right now i have hot wired the car just under the dash and it works perfectly with my manual switches. so im hoping the problem is the ignition switch

thank you
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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 09:23 AM
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Your LT1 bible awaits you:

www.shbox.com
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Old Jun 10, 2024 | 07:29 PM
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How did you donthe vats bypass I'm having trouble comprehending it I do not know where to get a chipped key
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You need to do two things to get rid of VATS:

Program out VATS from the PCM or have a mail order tuner do it AND:

Take the yellow and black wire going from the theft deterrent relay, pin A1, circuit 625 and hook it straight to ground. I did this on both my cars.

Use this wiring diagram to help you:

http://shbox.com/1/starter_charging_95.jpg

I've seen people selling VATS bypass modules on EBay and also selling chipped keys there as wel.
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Old Jun 13, 2024 | 03:10 PM
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@Z28Roxy I'd love to know if those eBay keys work. I am down to one key on my Impala SS.
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