In this video Eric O. and the crew at SMA show you how to bypass the security system on older GM’s that use the resistor pellet chip key also know as the VATS (Vehicle Anti Theft System ) We demonstrate it on the 1994 Chevrolet Corvette but works the same all the way across the board on older GM VATS systems.
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Very good info,extremely helpful and well thought out
Hello. My name is Andy. I changed starter on 1985 Corvette but still there is no crank no start which is why I replaced starter in the first place. This car is manual. I jump started it with remote from underneath car.
This turned the engine, but car will not start from ignition. Battery is new. When I got the car, there was no chip on the key. If you have any idea what the issue might be, I would appreciate your input. Thank you.
Thanks bro! Your my favorite you tuber .
Okay so question AFTER you bypass it can you put a new key lock cylinder WITHOUT the orange cable ?! I ask because i have a 1992 camaro (3rd gen) and i found this badass chrome key lock cylinder from a 87 but it doesn’t have the orange wire & the keys themselves dont have the resistors either now my guess is if i bypass the vats system there will be no problem putting this new lock cylinder but i would like a second opinion! So if you dont mind id like to hear from you please and thanks!
Thank you for the information. May I suggest taking your non compliant key, inserting into ignition, turn it to the run position for 1 hour then start your car? Let me know if it works.
thanks eric dan
WHAT WIRES WOULD I USE FOR A 1998 CORVETTE?
Great video. Very easy to follow. This will be my next job on my C4. Cheers mate
I hate engineered obsolescence. I wonder how many GM cars got junked because of some micro wires. Mine isn't broken but if the cabin is too hot she wont start. I roll down the windows for a bit and viola, she starts. Her CD player is the same way. Error code E20 or too humid to play disc. My solution? I own three antique cars. Good video.
Those butt connectors add resistance. Why not do some type of military splice across the 2 wires and wrap it all and add cable ties to secure the wrapping?
Those butt connectors add resistance. Why not do some type of military splice across the 2 wires and wrap it all and add cable ties to secure the wrapping?
Good Job as usual
How do you find out what size of resistor go in it if the resistor when the key drop out
Unwatchable, the guy tries to imitate rambo and just rambles on. I feel sorry for the kid in the video, she looks totally bored.
Sir can i have your diagram including starting system.
Thank you for sharing idea sir..
Will this work for a 2007 dodge ram 1500 5.7 hemi it has the red light on when I try turn key to start but security is on
I don't believe them funny take the wires at the bottom there was two white wires when he came out of the ignition housing it was a red and orange wire only something's fishy the video
Is there a way to personally contact you I have a issue simular to this video
I got frozen out of my lasabre from the security feature. I pushed the red alarm button on the keychain numerous times and it finally reset the security so I could drive my car again.
Skip the first 0:45 to avoid brain damage.
I've got a 02 siverodo with no key institution I can start it for second then it's turns off just as fast as it starts
I used to have one of those on my 1988 Firebird GTA after I bought the car Eric it was a biggest pain-in-the-ass the dealership was 40 miles away I went through four sets of keys within two weeks the dealership finally did the same thing you did there and that was back in 1988 is a beautiful car ran great but that security system really sucked .
So many videos I have searched to try and find how to bypass with a resistor gave me almost 20 hours of frustration and wasted YouTube videos on idiots! Not only did you guide me to fix the problem and actually bypass it correctly you save me a lot of time 10 cool points And two thumbs up
Excellent video congratulations, but with a lot of respect please what is the name of the assistant very cute