secuirity light,vats system
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
I give up if you don't want to follow advice.
if the problem is in the wiring or the device that reads the key at the ignition lock
this procedure will check it.I suggest a key with no resistor so that if its not the wiring or reader
then you wont double the resistor value.This is much easier than tearing into steering column
and cutting wires just for diagnosis.Good Luck
if the problem is in the wiring or the device that reads the key at the ignition lock
this procedure will check it.I suggest a key with no resistor so that if its not the wiring or reader
then you wont double the resistor value.This is much easier than tearing into steering column
and cutting wires just for diagnosis.Good Luck
BTW, there is no need to get a new key with no resistor pellet when doing a VATS bypass with a resistor. The common practice is to insert the resistor(s) between the wires at the connector at the base of the steering column but if you really wanted to go to the trouble of doing the same thing at the BCM connector (I don't know why), simply unplugging the connector at the steering column (the two white wires in the orange sheathing) removes the ignition cylinder and key from the circuit. However, the OP has already stated that a bypass is not the desired resolution.
Please be courteous to members who may not have as much experience or knowledge... especially when they just ask for clarification.
Staging Lane
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From: Virginia
Thank you WhiteBird for your post and for understanding and expressing the fact that not all of us have the expertise and knowledge. I read these posts and some I understand and some might as well be in a different language. I can follow instructions if they are clear. As a female I need to understand what my options are for repairs so that I do not get taken advantage of. I value your advise, direction and patience. You are a good man.
Staging Lane
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From: Virginia
WhiteBird I Checked the ohms on both keys I received when I purchased my car. 1 was 298 the other was 308. These numbers are Not within 10% of the list? What does that tell you? What is the next step?
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
Are you sure that your readings aren't actually 2980 and 3080 (meter range / decimal position)? Both 2980 and 3080 would be within 10% of #9 - 3010 ohms.
