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Old Sep 7, 2014 | 11:46 PM
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So my 2001 Z28 has always had the security light on, assuming because of VATS, but today it finally decided to not want to start. It started up, but when I put it into overdrive, it shut off and wouldn't start. I don't get dash lights, headlights, radio, anything. I'm going to do the VATS bypass tomorrow to see if that helps, but if that doesn't work, what could be the problem? I also attempted to jump it, but I still got nothing.
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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 11:58 PM
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Thanks for allllllllll your guys' help. Totally appreciate every ounce.
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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 10:28 AM
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I will give you 100 bucks for it.
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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by atahtz28
Thanks for allllllllll your guys' help. Totally appreciate every ounce.
Not a problem, glad to help. Do the VATS bypass and report back.

Originally Posted by Jr.Samples
I will give you 100 bucks for it.
Really? It doesn't even run. $75. Tops.
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Lets see, no power to anything, yup must be the vats
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Lets see, no power to anything, yup must be the vats
You should add a smiley when you are joking or being sarcastic. The OP might think you are serious that VATS could cause complete loss of power.
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Old Sep 15, 2014 | 08:59 PM
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Sorry guys I was really irritated, it ended up just being a faulty connection between the battery and the terminal which was located in the battery itself. So I just bought a new battery and bypassed VATS in the process. So overall it was successful because I now don't have any dash lights on
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