Resistor for pass-key question
Resistor for pass-key question I already did a search on this and just need a little clearity on this. When I get the proper resistor do I connect the resistor inbetween the two wires or do I put it in on one of the wires only.
This might be for a 3rd gen but,it is still the same method.
Vats bypass
"BYPASS:
To bypass the system you ll need to buy a resistor with a value matching that of your keys chip at any local electronics store. The easiest way to install this resistor is to cut the wires leading into the column about a foot from the connector. Take this section of wire, strip the ends and solder the resistor in place. Take this section of wire and resistor and simply plug back into the connector under the dash. The VATS module is now fooled into thinking that there is always the correct key in the ignition. Although this does render the security benefits of the VATS system useless, if increased security is desired, the resistor can simply be unplugged, leaving the car disabled until it is reinstalled. "
I did it just like this except with a spare ignition key instead of a resistor.Instead of soldering it,I just stripped the wires and secured them to the resistor pellet on the key.TIGHTLY wrapped it in electrical tape and haven't had a problem for a couple of years now.Why use the key?It was there,it had the correct resistance value so I used it...
Worked fine!
Vats bypass
"BYPASS:
To bypass the system you ll need to buy a resistor with a value matching that of your keys chip at any local electronics store. The easiest way to install this resistor is to cut the wires leading into the column about a foot from the connector. Take this section of wire, strip the ends and solder the resistor in place. Take this section of wire and resistor and simply plug back into the connector under the dash. The VATS module is now fooled into thinking that there is always the correct key in the ignition. Although this does render the security benefits of the VATS system useless, if increased security is desired, the resistor can simply be unplugged, leaving the car disabled until it is reinstalled. "
I did it just like this except with a spare ignition key instead of a resistor.Instead of soldering it,I just stripped the wires and secured them to the resistor pellet on the key.TIGHTLY wrapped it in electrical tape and haven't had a problem for a couple of years now.Why use the key?It was there,it had the correct resistance value so I used it...
Worked fine!
Originally Posted by MJK
This might be for a 3rd gen but,it is still the same method.
Vats bypass
"BYPASS:
To bypass the system you ll need to buy a resistor with a value matching that of your keys chip at any local electronics store. The easiest way to install this resistor is to cut the wires leading into the column about a foot from the connector. Take this section of wire, strip the ends and solder the resistor in place. Take this section of wire and resistor and simply plug back into the connector under the dash. The VATS module is now fooled into thinking that there is always the correct key in the ignition. Although this does render the security benefits of the VATS system useless, if increased security is desired, the resistor can simply be unplugged, leaving the car disabled until it is reinstalled. "
I did it just like this except with a spare ignition key instead of a resistor.Instead of soldering it,I just stripped the wires and secured them to the resistor pellet on the key.TIGHTLY wrapped it in electrical tape and haven't had a problem for a couple of years now.Why use the key?It was there,it had the correct resistance value so I used it...
Worked fine!
Vats bypass
"BYPASS:
To bypass the system you ll need to buy a resistor with a value matching that of your keys chip at any local electronics store. The easiest way to install this resistor is to cut the wires leading into the column about a foot from the connector. Take this section of wire, strip the ends and solder the resistor in place. Take this section of wire and resistor and simply plug back into the connector under the dash. The VATS module is now fooled into thinking that there is always the correct key in the ignition. Although this does render the security benefits of the VATS system useless, if increased security is desired, the resistor can simply be unplugged, leaving the car disabled until it is reinstalled. "
I did it just like this except with a spare ignition key instead of a resistor.Instead of soldering it,I just stripped the wires and secured them to the resistor pellet on the key.TIGHTLY wrapped it in electrical tape and haven't had a problem for a couple of years now.Why use the key?It was there,it had the correct resistance value so I used it...
Worked fine!
all I did was cut the 2 wires from the column. Then pull the plug and soldier the resistors in to both sides like making a loop. One side to one of the wires the other side to the other wire. Then plug it back in.
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The only thing I can think of is that I want to remember reading that when the VATS is tripped,it will leave the car inoperable for a certain amount of time (like a few mins).Then everything will reset so that you can try again.
Maybe when you have had the problem,enough time elapsed to allow the VATS system to reset by the time you pop start??
Another idea and most likely to me is that maybe it's just the intermittent nature of the problem playing tricks on you?
If there is a possiblilty that it could be someting other than the VATS keeping your car from starting,I wouldn't do it until I have exhausted all other possibilities...
I know it wasn't much help but,thats all I can think of right now.
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Hmmm...
The only thing I can think of is that I want to remember reading that when the VATS is tripped,it will leave the car inoperable for a certain amount of time (like a few mins).Then everything will reset so that you can try again.
Maybe when you have had the problem,enough time elapsed to allow the VATS system to reset by the time you pop start??
Another idea and most likely to me is that maybe it's just the intermittent nature of the problem playing tricks on you?
If there is a possiblilty that it could be someting other than the VATS keeping your car from starting,I wouldn't do it until I have exhausted all other possibilities...
I know it wasn't much help but,thats all I can think of right now.
The only thing I can think of is that I want to remember reading that when the VATS is tripped,it will leave the car inoperable for a certain amount of time (like a few mins).Then everything will reset so that you can try again.
Maybe when you have had the problem,enough time elapsed to allow the VATS system to reset by the time you pop start??
Another idea and most likely to me is that maybe it's just the intermittent nature of the problem playing tricks on you?
If there is a possiblilty that it could be someting other than the VATS keeping your car from starting,I wouldn't do it until I have exhausted all other possibilities...
I know it wasn't much help but,thats all I can think of right now.
Thanks for the help. Nope, I read somewhere after that, which made sense, that the vats only disables your starter, not your ignition, so you can pop start it no problem with the vats. But anyway, I posted elsewhere, but I'll still update you here. I did the vats bypass resistor and it still didn't start. So then I measured the column circuit withe the key in it which I should have done before putting in the resistor, and measured the same resistance, so it' snot in the key lock cylinder anyway. So I jacked up the car and whacked the starter with a mallet and wiggled the wires, then it finally started. So I ordered a new starter. Now I'm onto bigger and worse things like the horrible noise my AC compressor is making, well was, until I took my ac belt off. Fine for now, but not for summer, still considering my options on that issue, but looking like big bucks if I can't find a way to rebuild the clutch without removing the compressor. Might be able to though, found an interesting article with pics from some gm truck...
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