How to troubleshoot/bypass a GM VATS Passlock Passkey System

How to troubleshoot/bypass a GM VATS Passlock Passkey System

In this video I will show you how to troubleshoot and repair or bypass if you wish, a GM anti-theft system that has a resistor “pellet” in the key.
Dashboard messages “Theft System Problem”, “Car may not restart”, “Starting Disabled Due To Theft System”

Tools used
– Milwaukee 2456-20 M12 1/4 Ratchet tool Only (Substitute to what I used)
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– Milwaukee 48-11-2401 (2) M12 RED LITHIUM 2.0 12-Volt Lithium-ion Cordless Battery and (1) 48-59-2401 12Volt Lithium Battery Charger NEW
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– uTest Advanced Terminal Test Kit
https://www.aeswave.com/cart.php?m=affiliate_go&affiliateID=60df1b5cf6e5582af6ff81c728f42d0d&go=https://www.aeswave.com/uTest-Advanced-Terminal-Test-Kit-p9467.html
– Irwin 2078300 8″ Self-Adjusted Wire Stripper
https://www.jbtoolsales.com/irwin-2078300-8-self-adjusted-wire-stripper#oid=1014_1
– Portasol SP-1K Soldering Iron, Cordless Butane
https://www.jbtoolsales.com/portosol-sp-1k-soldering-iron-cordlss-butane#oid=1014_1
– Deluxe DMM w/Amp Shutters (substitute to the Vantage I used)
https://www.aeswave.com/cart.php?m=affiliate_go&affiliateID=60df1b5cf6e5582af6ff81c728f42d0d&go=https://www.aeswave.com/582-Deluxe-DMM-w-Amp-Shutters-p9340.html

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bobl78 says:

don´t worry about filming it, I don´t think it is a secret any more how the system works and how to bypass ist 🙂

Joven Lagda says:

Just film, no question.

Lowell Chrzan says:

I used to know my color bands but now I don't remember a thing about them!

Ron Tiemens says:

Did this on my daughter's 95 Buick. EXCELLENT video.

machined red says:

LOL RED WIRE OR YELLOW WIRE? BOOOM HAHAH TOP WORK MATE THANKS

dassme1 says:

that car had a breathalyzer interlock in it at one time that is the red sticker you see

Emre Kanal says:

Love the videos you make, very informative

Carl Kenneth Arabit says:

nice.. i got it. thanks a lot sir paul.

Mike Oneill says:

Now we know why your the teacher and we the students. Nice job Paul!!!

Able Lock says:

Lol all come on PAUL it's not that hard to change out the ignition lock cylinder have some fun. Then you could've taught them how that is done as well. I still enjoyed the video. You met me at Eric's one year. Don't know if you remember me.

Scott W says:

i NEED that kit. Great vid to a common problem

Travelingman 1997 says:

Yeah Paul, the old cars are interesting too, glad you decided to film.

Tom N says:

Nice work Paul.

Frederick Shead says:

Good call, why dont they leave them alone, instead of fitting all this after market crap…never any good….Fred.

Frederick Shead says:

Quoting Shakespeare Paul that's different……Fred.

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