Stereo help
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Stereo help So when i first got the car, under high rpms, sometimes my radio would shut off and when that happened my windows wouldnt work. Does the same thing with the new HU but more often. What could be my issue? It's the most annoying thing.
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Vats Stole my CarEcm VATS Stole my Car!2002 Camaro v6 autoI just picked it up for cheap because the previous owner got locked out by the VATS system. He said that it happend right after he was trying to install a stereo.Today I started sorting through the mess of wires, I think ive figured out which are stereo, but theres a blue wire and a green/white wire and im not sure if they are part of the stereo harness or what. There is also a red and black plug that has no apperant plače to go and doesnt really look factory but idk.dumThe car cranks great but definatly sounds like its starving for gas....thanks VATSdumThe light stays on solid, doesnt blink.dumI would start by bypassing the VATS with a couple resistors but Im guessing the problém has do do with the wiring and not the key or ignition switch/tumbler.where are all the VATS components Located? I want to trace all the wires and make sure nothing got hacked or pulled out. Schematic Anyone? Can I take voltage readings anywhere to try to trouble shoot?Heres some pictures of what im looking at...tomorrow im gonna pull the steering wheel and get a look at the VATS wiring at the key as ive read this is common...HELP PLEASE!dum
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Wow. I don't even know where to start. First, this post has absolutely nothing to do with the subject of the thread so it should have been in its own thread. And what's with "dum" at the end of half the sentences? That's dumb. 
But mostly, you've made the assumption that VATS is the source of your trouble which is clearly impossible. VATS disables both the fuel enable signal to the PCM and the ground for the starter relay. If VATS was causing your problem, the starter would not crank.
Those are ALL stereo wires. The extra connector is for the optional external CD changer. The harness was installed even if the car didn't come with a changer.
But mostly, you've made the assumption that VATS is the source of your trouble which is clearly impossible. VATS disables both the fuel enable signal to the PCM and the ground for the starter relay. If VATS was causing your problem, the starter would not crank.
Those are ALL stereo wires. The extra connector is for the optional external CD changer. The harness was installed even if the car didn't come with a changer.
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