GM VATS Key / Resistor Key Security Bypass

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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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  • @DeWaltjunkie
    @DeWaltjunkie Жыл бұрын

    BRO seriously the only video I’ve seen with an actual hack that you don’t need a master key thank you for actually solving the problem and saving me a bunch of money you’re awesome lol

  • @DaveSender66
    @DaveSender667 жыл бұрын

    I love the fact that you are a mentoring Hanna. She is learning from the best person. Good for you Hanna!!!!!!!!!

  • @FloydLarck
    @FloydLarck3 жыл бұрын

    Found a lot of these VATS fixes on KZread, this is the only one I've found that shows what and how to do the change.

  • @ykmalachi
    @ykmalachi7 жыл бұрын

    that system has prevented more legal owners from starting their then ever prevented thefts. Radio Shack $3 fix

  • @jumpinjojo

    @jumpinjojo

    5 жыл бұрын

    ykmalachi Than*

  • @patdelaney7397

    @patdelaney7397

    5 жыл бұрын

    N

  • @gingerbread2875

    @gingerbread2875

    5 жыл бұрын

    ykmalachi Resister part # please.

  • @hansanderson6607

    @hansanderson6607

    5 жыл бұрын

    There is no "part number". Simply measure the resistance with an ohm meter, then go to an electronics store and buy a resistor with a close value. You may have to buy two resistors to get the proper resistance, in SERIES.

  • @nickd920

    @nickd920

    5 жыл бұрын

    I actually fixed it properly, REPLACED THE BCM, done.

  • @saladsnake7911
    @saladsnake79117 жыл бұрын

    I really don't understand why this channel doesn't have over a million subs.

  • @SouthMainAuto

    @SouthMainAuto

    7 жыл бұрын

    I imagine because it does not appeal to the mainstream audience. To specific of a group and liking. I think you need the BS videos like "how to wash your windows" and "how to paint you rims" type of videos to have a big following. It is OK, I like this group we have :)

  • @psicopatalucifer

    @psicopatalucifer

    7 жыл бұрын

    Are you mad bro.?

  • @SouthMainAuto

    @SouthMainAuto

    7 жыл бұрын

    john CR i'm not mad no

  • @GhettoWagon

    @GhettoWagon

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hahah, yea The more stupid the video is, in the same format as everyone else the more appeal is gets. It makes some sense, I guess one has to figure that is the way the world is going, Mindless! Hey On those Pass Key resistor key's, if you have anyone in area who re-flashes the PCM, You can delete that pesky bugger that way too. I should "uncheck it" next time I reprogram the PCM in my car. The 94-5 F body Y body or B body has to be the easiest/ cheapest vehicle to get DIY re flashing equipment for. Not worth it you don't own one of course. With a cheap ALDL cable, anything parameter can be changed for 30 or less with freeware.

  • @arciefan

    @arciefan

    7 жыл бұрын

    Eric, I'm gonna be very surprised if your channel doesn't easily go to the top of professional mechanics. Your skill level is unsurpassed as is your video editing skills. Other mechanics are viewing and enjoying your videos, as are the DIYers out there like me, that while I can't do all the jobs you do of course, I can enjoy following along as you make things enjoyable to watch. A telltale may be if you go a few days without uploading a video, people are starting to get edgy. Highest marks for your channel !

  • @MizzahTee
    @MizzahTee3 жыл бұрын

    I almost bought a $200 starter when all I needed was a $3 resistor set. 😂 KZread is a godsend

  • @talapeanutbutter4250
    @talapeanutbutter4250 Жыл бұрын

    So I told you last weekend I was putting in a VATS bypass on my 1990 vette. I dropped the to panels and some yahoo over the years done a little splice and dicing! Now I’m back here see what I can find out without having to drop the steering column. Yes, I’m a lady, 59 to boot! Not giving up. Just double checking

  • @ykmalachi
    @ykmalachi7 жыл бұрын

    The clutch pedal prevents most car thefts these days anyway.

  • @flagmichael

    @flagmichael

    4 жыл бұрын

    The only person I even know who can't drive a manual is an in-law... and he has no driver license.

  • @josephwarren8420

    @josephwarren8420

    4 жыл бұрын

    👍😂😂😂🤞

  • @riblets1968

    @riblets1968

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ha! Ain't that the truth! That's a keen observation.

  • @Unclejake

    @Unclejake

    4 жыл бұрын

    ykmalachi millennial anti-theft device.

  • @pahasapaman

    @pahasapaman

    3 жыл бұрын

    What's a clutch?

  • @bradleygoode116
    @bradleygoode1167 жыл бұрын

    smartest guy on youtube. best mechanic Ive seen period. honest as the day is long.

  • @toyotatechMDT
    @toyotatechMDT7 жыл бұрын

    Hannah is famous. Your air hammer is infamous! Nice video SMA.

  • @paulzent3646
    @paulzent36463 жыл бұрын

    Eric! You are so right! I had the same issue on my 1998 Monti Carlo. I live in northern N.Y. and needed a temp repair (no resistors). Took the Spare key, cut off the plug leading to IGN switch and soldered the wires on the plug to the key! Temporary, but it works! Thanks again! Been following you for about two years.

  • @HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP
    @HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP7 жыл бұрын

    The '91 Reatta has VATS and many have had to do this bypass. Thankfully- my '89 doesn't. All 4 years have RKE, and '88-'90 VATS consists of a lockout module, that kills power to the fuel pump and ignition if the locked doors are opened without the RKE or door key, triggering the alarm (lights flash, horn sounds). This was a very common failure, mostly the column wiring at the tilt point. Here is some more information on this- and a Tutorial, put together by Reatta owners and Members of the AACA Reatta Division- Your video is a very nice addition to this, a video always helps! Nice to see Ms. Hana, not so camera shy! That's how I got my start in automotive repair, being an Apprentice from age 10 to 16, then working like Josh until I was 27. Now- I just enjoy retirement and DIY. Eric- you and a few others on KZread are very charitable, taking time to make videos, thoroughly explain stuff, a give sound advice; you are much appreciated, thank you. Here is the link to more VATS info- reattaowner.com/roj/component/content/article/62-electrical-system/other-electrical/232-vats-passkey-system-bypass-instructions

  • @johnsmith-sw7ii
    @johnsmith-sw7ii7 жыл бұрын

    Did this to my old LeSabre 2 years ago....still working fine.

  • @lijoima
    @lijoima7 жыл бұрын

    must be the WORST door chime sound EVER

  • @fabians12imag

    @fabians12imag

    7 жыл бұрын

    jj 😂😂😂

  • @10ken1958

    @10ken1958

    7 жыл бұрын

    I think it wants to be put out of its misery.

  • @Tsiikki

    @Tsiikki

    7 жыл бұрын

    I liked it. 👍

  • @GlycerinZ

    @GlycerinZ

    7 жыл бұрын

    It sounds like it's dying

  • @VinylToVideo

    @VinylToVideo

    7 жыл бұрын

    No, it's not. Try a 1985 Toyota Tercel.

  • @milfnichuu2367
    @milfnichuu23676 жыл бұрын

    I'm so excited that this may work for my 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass

  • @steelxtreme4217
    @steelxtreme42177 жыл бұрын

    Best auto repair channel...period! Eric you do an amazing job👍👍👏👏👏

  • @SouthMainAuto

    @SouthMainAuto

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @murmik2

    @murmik2

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tell me will it work on a 92 allante while it's in theft disengaged mode. I came out of a store went to start it and it wouldn't start and said theft deterant disabled wait 7 minutes I have tried repeatedly and checked everything outside under the hood parking gear also have another key neither of them would start the car horn and all works but when I disengage it car still will not start

  • @daveschannel124
    @daveschannel1244 жыл бұрын

    I bought a similar resistor kit online just so I could get the power locks to function on a remote start I installed in a Jeep Liberty. Jeep requires very different specific resistance for the lock and unlock trigger outputs. Those resistor kits are great to keep around! Always finding uses for them! Great video Eric! Had to be a challenge to video it under a corvette dash!

  • @Yoddic
    @Yoddic7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks to this video, i was able to bypass the VATS in my 91' Camaro, thank you so much!

  • @frankieboombotz9145

    @frankieboombotz9145

    5 жыл бұрын

    I also have a 91 Camaro I am getting spark and fuel pump is coming on security light does come on I noticed the injectors are not opening bc it will start off of starting fluid

  • @phillully4472
    @phillully44723 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly what my Olds Alero did... This Security issue was the fix for me you did your research very well !! Nice going.And Thanks.

  • @smoothdahustle6848
    @smoothdahustle68484 жыл бұрын

    Thank u saved me.3 keys later....this only thing that worked....i owe u 1 brother....smooth....fixed for 13$...just super awsome on my 02 c5 brick red Corvette

  • @emmett442
    @emmett4427 жыл бұрын

    Nice video.FWIW, when I do these, I cut the lock cylinder side of the connection rather than the other. If it ever needs to be repaired correctly, the new lock cylinder comes with the length of wire and male connector anyway. Therefore, as far as wiring goes, future repair is simply unplugging/removal of resistor assembly and plugging in new lock cylinder. Added bonus - this way also allows you to build your resistor assembly on the bench rather than working under the dashboard!

  • @TheCrystalGlow

    @TheCrystalGlow

    5 жыл бұрын

    Andrew White honestly, with as kinky as those security systems were, it is better off being bypassed

  • @hansanderson6607

    @hansanderson6607

    5 жыл бұрын

    Exactly!!

  • @davemellow6732

    @davemellow6732

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@TheCrystalGlow he didnt say not to bypass, he said to bypass on the other side of the connector as to not cut into the vehicle harness

  • @Leroys_Stuff

    @Leroys_Stuff

    4 жыл бұрын

    I do it the same way

  • @Knowledge-IS-Power365

    @Knowledge-IS-Power365

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very, very nice! Do your method involves taking the lock cylinder out of the car to wire in the resistor?

  • @haywardsautomotive6156
    @haywardsautomotive61567 жыл бұрын

    Nice cheap repair & another happy SMA customer who saved themselves a lot of money by bringing ti to you.

  • @londonwatson7342

    @londonwatson7342

    4 жыл бұрын

    Maybe in the city. In texas you're an outcast if you dont have a basic understanding on how to drive stick

  • @ThePlowGuys
    @ThePlowGuys7 жыл бұрын

    Nice and easy. All repairs should be this easy. Great job Eric. -John

  • @shenghan9385

    @shenghan9385

    5 жыл бұрын

    Buy a two stroke motor like those on the chainsaw or lawnmower to power your bicycle. You will find everything is so easy to repair.

  • @heroknaderi
    @heroknaderi2 жыл бұрын

    You’re a lifesaver. I believe I can use this method on a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix since I drive one. I’ve had two times having to reprogram a key. I enjoyed the video 😎👍😁

  • @314Tazo
    @314Tazo7 жыл бұрын

    Eric, has the best video instructions and explanations, for this fix, of the security system.

  • @GregSr
    @GregSr4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video! I had to do the exact same procedure in my 96 Impala SS. One day after work the Impala wouldn't crank. I went back in the shop and fabricated a resistor combo that closely matched my ignition key. Spliced the resistors in where the connector is under the steering column and BINGO! I did that maybe 10 years ago and the Impala still starts without any issues.

  • @troysmith3054

    @troysmith3054

    10 ай бұрын

    Does this work on a 2001 chevy monte carlos ss 3.8l

  • @GregSr

    @GregSr

    10 ай бұрын

    @@troysmith3054 Can't say for sure, but I'm assuming it would.

  • @jondon3821

    @jondon3821

    9 ай бұрын

    I can't get it to work

  • @mikepowell134
    @mikepowell1347 жыл бұрын

    Did this to my son's Firebird. It started intermittently not starting one day. This fix worked great.

  • @johnlee8231
    @johnlee82317 жыл бұрын

    Always a better time with Hannah or Mrs O making an appearance

  • @psicopatalucifer
    @psicopatalucifer7 жыл бұрын

    Hannah stole the show in this video.! She have such a beautiful smile .!

  • @officialyoutubecommentator4357

    @officialyoutubecommentator4357

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Ducky1521 30's ? That dude is probably way older. CREEPY AF.

  • @Hazonko

    @Hazonko

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ducky1521, Official KZread Commentator - He can compliment anybody he wants, his compliment wasn't creepy or perverted. Take your SJW feminist hate speech back to California where it belongs.

  • @TheCrystalGlow

    @TheCrystalGlow

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ducky1521 why you hating? I see no Ill comment made at all.

  • @bigfootemobileauto9734

    @bigfootemobileauto9734

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah he’s just a piece of crap that likes shitting on someone else, makes him feel better!

  • @jackblotzke2470
    @jackblotzke24707 жыл бұрын

    Gotta have your daily dose of Eric O humor. Makes everything right in the world.

  • @SouthMainAuto

    @SouthMainAuto

    7 жыл бұрын

    Lol thanks

  • @johncomito4718

    @johncomito4718

    4 жыл бұрын

    At the dealership that I work for we had a tool called the interrogator you unplug the column plugged i KNMNM in oh when you just dial to that number and then you were able to diagnose the

  • @anthonypope7329

    @anthonypope7329

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@johncomito4718 753³

  • @campbellmorrison8540
    @campbellmorrison85404 жыл бұрын

    Love your video's, really like you are helping the young get into the trade. Highly recommend a beer on Sunday afternoon, and get those resistors into bags with the values on them, makes life a lot easier and its quite relaxing :)

  • @REDNECKHOOSIER1
    @REDNECKHOOSIER15 жыл бұрын

    I had to do this on my wife's 03 Grand Am. The resistance to those is 2200 for anyone who needs to and the PASS module is under the passenger kick panel. Little extra FYI. Great vids Eric....

  • @cw2lido
    @cw2lido7 жыл бұрын

    Whoa, that audio system is the bomb! Its like those radios you could take out and with you back the day. The owner can pull up to the beach and bring his tunes with him!

  • @HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP

    @HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP

    7 жыл бұрын

    (Boom Box) Must also carry 12v battery.

  • @joeschebler6236
    @joeschebler62364 жыл бұрын

    Good video, I knew they were resistors, never knew you could modify in that way, Hannah has a nice smile as well.

  • @ManicMechanic82
    @ManicMechanic825 жыл бұрын

    Very useful and EZ bypass trick. Excellent video. 👍

  • @dajoway
    @dajoway5 ай бұрын

    Great fix on a security system! I love that it didn’t take whole lot of time to fix it! Keep up with the great work Eric O !

  • @chriskowalski7038
    @chriskowalski70385 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Eric and Hannah...I've got a 93 C4...So far l haven't had this problem but l'm sure it's going to happen...

  • @slikrhodez3336
    @slikrhodez33364 жыл бұрын

    This video was just what I needed, when I needed it! Fixed my 95 Camaro Z28! No tow necessary!!

  • @thomaswells3090
    @thomaswells30904 жыл бұрын

    I was looking into these videos and was hoping that you did a video on VATS. This is awesome! Thank you!

  • @jhuntosgarage
    @jhuntosgarage7 жыл бұрын

    Nice job! I'm all about these kind of fixes. My Camaro project has this bypassed as well. Life has enough issues without adding to it.

  • @acarl-lo5tg
    @acarl-lo5tg7 жыл бұрын

    Dr. O -- I always like to watch your videos as they are so educational and informative. However there is another fix that is somewhat faster and less involved and more permanent than adding the resistors in a bypass circuit. Whenever the ignition switch is in the RUN or START position, 12 volt power is fed through the clutch interlock switch or PRNDL automatic transmission neutral start switch. If the clutch pedal is depressed or the automatic transmission is in neutral / park, 12 volt power continues to the control side of the theft deterrent relay. It passes through the relay control coil and onto the central timer module on a yellow / blue wire. If the central timer module receives the correct resistance from the ignition key it grounds this circuit which completes the starting circuit at the theft deterrent relay from the ignition switch to the starter solenoid. You could just permanently ground the yellow/blue wire at the central timer module and avoid having to match resistors and solder. The safety features of the clutch interlock or PRNDL safety switch would still be enabled. Just another option.

  • @jackarroway6317

    @jackarroway6317

    2 жыл бұрын

    The only place I've ever heard this fix! Hope a central timer module is easy access!

  • @TyRC12

    @TyRC12

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Bud I was wondering if you know why the key would stay stuck to the postion before start and not turn back? It started to make this funny starting sound like the starter was about to go up. I tryed to start it 1 more time it cranked alittle and didn't start. I added the jump box because it sounded very weak. When I tryed to start the key stuck Security light was coming on than going off at first. Now it doesn't show at all Will only crank like 2 times that seems like a dead battery even when hooked to a jump box. Why is there no Security light and key won't turn all the way back? Thank you

  • @brianhopkins5644
    @brianhopkins56444 жыл бұрын

    Pro Tip... if you cut the wire on the key cylinder side instead of the factory side then you can make your connections outside of the car and just clip it in the car. Also you won’t have to worry about losing the the factory side connector if you ever do replace the key cylinder

  • @chrisroach5821

    @chrisroach5821

    7 ай бұрын

    Nailed it!

  • @joeortiz3455
    @joeortiz34553 жыл бұрын

    Really good shop hand, she pays really great attention thats definite awesomeness!

  • @moosewild4239
    @moosewild42396 жыл бұрын

    Hannah is a beauty and she has a great teacher. Thumbs up.

  • @Dishmopo
    @Dishmopo7 жыл бұрын

    "Go pedal" and "whoa pedal?" I will find a way to inject that into a conversation soon. :)

  • @pahasapaman

    @pahasapaman

    3 жыл бұрын

    I must have missed something when i got to the "sat" pedal. easily mistaken for the Q pedal. q the next gear, q neutral. sat pedal I'm talking about.

  • @drivewasher
    @drivewasher7 жыл бұрын

    Hey Eric... Good vid AGAIN! Hanna is gorgeous your'e lucky in SMA we just have Dave!

  • @luisalejandrojorquera3307
    @luisalejandrojorquera33076 жыл бұрын

    Very smart job, happy customer is going to love forever.

  • @Mr92cadi
    @Mr92cadi7 жыл бұрын

    I did this to my 92 cadillac. fix worked well for many years

  • @RNMcustom
    @RNMcustom7 жыл бұрын

    One thing for next time, I would suggest cutting the connector on the key side, then you can connect the resistors at the bench. That way all you have to do is go under the dash and plug it in. One other thing I have done is put a label on the wire with the resistor values for future reference, just in case they go bad. Hope I made sense, once again, great video as always and I appreciate the time and effort you put into making the videos.

  • @vincegallegos2623

    @vincegallegos2623

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ricardo M. Great input..thanks

  • @hansanderson6607

    @hansanderson6607

    5 жыл бұрын

    I doubt that the replacement resistor will ever go bad. The reasons that these VAT systems fail is in the wiring that goes down the steering column or in the ignition cylinder, not the resistor. There is very little voltage or amps in that circuit, hence the thin but fragile wiring. You can always measure the resistance in your original ignition key if you need it. Or you can write down the resistance value of the chip in the ignition key in your owner's manual, so you can easily find it if you need it.

  • @johnrschmidt2

    @johnrschmidt2

    4 жыл бұрын

    The resistors won't lose their color bands. All somebody needs to do to figure the resistance is to calculate the codes on them.

  • @BubbaIXI88
    @BubbaIXI885 жыл бұрын

    did i miss the brake cleaner and reach around segment? lol

  • @chungaleta1234
    @chungaleta12347 жыл бұрын

    I always leave your channel having learnt something!! Cheers mate!!

  • @hawaiianf1504
    @hawaiianf15047 жыл бұрын

    Always good to watch again.

  • @fieldsofomagh
    @fieldsofomagh7 жыл бұрын

    Nice permanent fix, happy customer and Hannah looks fab !

  • @andyb6367

    @andyb6367

    7 жыл бұрын

    I'm sure he could of backprobed the connector with the home made resistor without cutting it.

  • @Tedybear315

    @Tedybear315

    7 жыл бұрын

    Wouldn't have worked all the time. He mentioned that it was intermittent. So when it acts up, the resistor would take over. When it didn't act up? The system would read the key resistor + the resistor. So the security system would still trigger and cause it not to start.

  • @eddiemartinez265

    @eddiemartinez265

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hanna sure is cute.

  • @CQN1HN

    @CQN1HN

    7 жыл бұрын

    Tedybear315 the connection reading the key resistance is disconnected per the video, it will always ONLY read the resistors he put in

  • @wysetech2000
    @wysetech20007 жыл бұрын

    Nice job, Eric. I wish i had a helper as good as yours.

  • @darinmcdonnell712
    @darinmcdonnell7124 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video! It is a big help!!

  • @MrGetouttamahouse
    @MrGetouttamahouse6 жыл бұрын

    I know this post is old but I just had this issue with my 1999 Buick LeSaber. Thank you for the video it was extremely helpful because a shop fix of close to $500 on a car almost 20 years old is tough to justify, I will add that there is a fix with fewer steps, please let me explain. I was confused and only half understood about the resistance chip on the key and I was discouraged initially looking up fixes because they all included the voltage/ohm reader, which not being strong on electronics was extremely discouraging. So I finally watched through the videos and understood the problem completely, two ****ing wires that run to the ignition tumbler, and it is, yes a common problem with this system, it seems very rarely there is actually a problem with the VATS module, all my research showed this to be accurate. I have found that there is a process that requires the volt meter (if you take it to a locksmith they should have a tool that grabs the resistance) and there is a variance (usually) of only 15 different resistances that your key could have, a google search can bring up a chart that is listed 1 through 15 and its ohm rating and variance in -/+ resistance for that system. So finding the resistance is step one, step two I went to the Source electronics store and bought a pack of resistors with a wide variance and since I don't know how the stupid color ring markings work, my most time consuming task was matching a resistor manually with my reader to find one I needed ( key was #5: resistance read 1129 with a -/+ of 1085/1195, I used a resistor or 1180: brown, red, red, gold). After successfully determining the the resistor I need, I removed the panel under the dash attached to the fuse box and located the Orange wire which inside has two white wires and followed it to its base, to save having to cut anything I took my new resistor (which has an inch of lead on either end) and bent it and shoved both ends into the metal ends of each white wire which held it firmly. Boom! Car started! So I took it out, cut down the ends a little and folded them and reinserted into the ends of each white wire where they go into the terminal, which went in firm and secured it with electrical tape. It now runs and in the pack of resistors ($6.99 for 84, 42 of each resistance from 100- 300K) I took out the second identical resistor of which I used and secured it in my car, If I hit a bump hard enough to dislodge it (unlikely) I have the know how to take out three screws and slap another in. This was a quicker "redneck fix" that no one offered on any video and I understand that because the need to solder the wires is the ultimate "secure" fix, but I hate cutting wires on any harness in a car unless absolutely necessary and in my eyes as soon as I have to splice/solder anything, it is no longer a "quick" fix, this problem with a volt meter, a pack of resistors, and knowledge how to read the color markings could make this a literal five minute fix. I want to help as you all have and I will be posting this exact explanation to the top five posts about this in hopes to help the lazy and would love feedback from the authors of these videos and others, I will not make my own video as I have no channel and anyone searching probably wont find it, so I would like to ad this tidbit of my time saving experience as it is the fix I was looking for originally and isn't as overwhelming. I will add as I have seem many authors have, this is just an explanation and no one is telling you to bypass this system, nothing is better then a certified professional assisting in these repairs and I hope anyone reading read through till now because yes, be mindful of the airbag wire, even though you aren't cutting anything take out the fuse for the airbag, safety first. Thank you and again I hope I could add some extra help to a problem we will face for a few more years yet. Dustin

  • @dgwykoff
    @dgwykoff7 жыл бұрын

    Just a thought... Rather than cut wires on the harness side, I would cut on the ignition switch side. The wires to the ignition lock side are part of the switch. That way is someone replaced the lock it would be good to go with no cut to the wires.

  • @RobbyWorld1
    @RobbyWorld17 жыл бұрын

    Solder the wires to the resistor in the key itself (spare key) and tuck the whole thing up under the dash. Works great and you don't have to go find a resistor.

  • @wyattoneable
    @wyattoneable7 жыл бұрын

    Hi Miss Hanna. I like seeing the older cars, so you got some brownie points for bringing us along on this one. I sure enjoyed the commentary along the way, your sense of humor cracks me up.

  • @BOAFASOLDIER
    @BOAFASOLDIER7 жыл бұрын

    I love your channel saved me a lot of money and time as for them other channels I call them clown videos I prefer ones like yours 100%

  • @stevemartinez1909
    @stevemartinez19097 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE YOU MAN! YOU KNOW YOUR SHIT I'VE LEARNED SO MUCH FROM YOU😂😉. HOW TO TROUBLE SHOOT & FIX THEM.KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING!!!! DETROIT'S MOTOR CITY STEVE

  • @TutorialPanda
    @TutorialPanda4 жыл бұрын

    97' and newer years with VATS, they can be turned off in the PCM by a tune :) *did it on a 98' TA

  • @cesarcortez7727
    @cesarcortez7727 Жыл бұрын

    I REALLY LIKE YOUR VIDEOS I HAD BEEN LEARNING ALOT !! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME

  • @63256325N
    @63256325N5 жыл бұрын

    Easy work around. Thanks for the video.

  • @MatHelm
    @MatHelm7 жыл бұрын

    This is of course mandatory for a remote start system... Made a remote start/alarm/door lock/window control install diagram if anyone's interested. It's a viper on a 93 convertible, but good info for other years/models... Fun fact: In 93, Corvette was the first car with optional automatic door lock/unlock, via a antenna loop in the drivers door which sensed the wireless remote. Though you did still have to take the key out of your pocket and do the manual thing to start it...

  • @anthonybeaudry6066

    @anthonybeaudry6066

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank God they evolved into something that you could use

  • @dassme1

    @dassme1

    7 жыл бұрын

    GREAT WORK ERIC . EXACTLY HOW I WOULD HAVE FIXED THAT VATS ISSUE.

  • @xavierthomasson7321
    @xavierthomasson73216 жыл бұрын

    Gm should have done a recall

  • @mikeguerrero753
    @mikeguerrero7537 жыл бұрын

    man!! how i wish your shop would be where I live!!! you know so much!!! love your videos mannnnn!!!! you would be my only go to mechanic

  • @DELLISTX
    @DELLISTX3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Video You covered it great and had a good helper.

  • @bulwinkle
    @bulwinkle4 жыл бұрын

    VATS = Vaultech Automated Targeting System.

  • @BigJsYTvideos

    @BigJsYTvideos

    4 жыл бұрын

    Took a while to figure out why the video title sounded so familiar.

  • @ChipLinck

    @ChipLinck

    4 жыл бұрын

    I clicked this video just to see how far down I would have to go to find this comment.

  • @RhYmEnRyAn

    @RhYmEnRyAn

    3 жыл бұрын

    Vehicle anti theft system

  • @deepsquat600
    @deepsquat6007 жыл бұрын

    yep,,,had to do that to my 91` Vett.. but secirity light was not flashing ..so for a hack like me It took a bit to diagnose.. in other words I removed the starter.. bench tested it ...and was pissed ..LOL ..17% on ebay for a pre made plug in resister btpass

  • @robertdennis1969
    @robertdennis19695 жыл бұрын

    Eric - Probably 5 other guys said this already and I don't know if you even read these comments. But, if you ever do one of these again, cut the harness on the lock cylinder side, unplug the remainder and take it over to the bench, solder in your resistor, then take it back and plug it in. Leaves the dash harness whole, you solder at the bench (no burnt carpet for you), and if someone ever does want it to work again, they are going to replace the lock cyl which comes with a new harness anyhow. Cheers, love the channel, keep up the hard work!

  • @arubinhansamu
    @arubinhansamu7 жыл бұрын

    thanks!!! this video help me a lot ,actually all your video help me a lot! cheers!

  • @GarthGoldberg
    @GarthGoldberg7 жыл бұрын

    That Wall of Sound is a real throwback. In-dash CD player included.

  • @anthonybeaudry6066

    @anthonybeaudry6066

    7 жыл бұрын

    Wall of Sound, your killing me.

  • @JDTreadwell
    @JDTreadwell7 жыл бұрын

    Had to do this to my 91 T/A. Miss that car. Oh and more Hannah less you. 😜

  • @knighthawk86855
    @knighthawk8685511 ай бұрын

    It worked on my 2003 buick rendezvous cxl.... Thanks Eric.

  • @kevenmullins9164
    @kevenmullins9164 Жыл бұрын

    Very thorough, thanks for the help and a good chuckle too

  • @randyt3589
    @randyt35897 жыл бұрын

    can you bring that box of resistors to the valet parking lot at the Hyatt? I need to get you to bypass about 12 cars I left there. Thanks

  • @b0mbthr3t9

    @b0mbthr3t9

    4 жыл бұрын

    Randy T Lmao!

  • @terryrodbourn2793
    @terryrodbourn27937 жыл бұрын

    I remember whenI had a 96 Pontiac G6. When I was a soldier in the barracks in the parking lot a 99 model another soldier had accidentally lock his keys in his trunk when taking stuff out. I saw this happen in the parking lot and since I had an older model of the same car and tried my key fob on his car and it worked! That surprised both of us but at least he was able to get his keys locked in the trunk.

  • @XxbethebestxX

    @XxbethebestxX

    5 жыл бұрын

    Terry Rodbourn 96 g6 I think not

  • @autotech2143

    @autotech2143

    5 жыл бұрын

    I believe it happened. I used to be a tech at a chevy dealer. While I was there I bought a new Chevy 1500, 1998. I had some work done in the pro shop due to being a conversion pkg and under warranty. Somehow my keys and the pro shop's managers keys got mixed up. Our key fobs worked on eachothers trucks but the keys wouldn't start the others. His keys would turn the dash lights on but wouldn't allow it to run.

  • @abrahamsalcido9174
    @abrahamsalcido91745 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Keep up the great work !

  • @JoeJ94611
    @JoeJ946115 жыл бұрын

    Eric's positioning(both hand-held and on a tripod) of the camera is really good.

  • @jeffreynobles948
    @jeffreynobles9484 жыл бұрын

    Eric, great video. My wife has a 93 C4, and had a very similar issue with it not starting. Back at the time, we took it to a guy locally that is a Vette specialist, and he had the vehicle running in a matter of an hour. It sat at a Chevy dealership back then (2008/2009), because they said it was the BCM, and they were trying to locate one. I heard of this Vette guy from someone at work, and we had it towed to his shop. I just have one question: With the VATS module essentially "always seeing a key in the ignition with this bypass", I wonder if it affects the vehicle's security system from locking the car and I'm assuming as most GM vehicles do, disabling the vehicle from starting. The wife's remote hasn't worked in her car for years, and we just manually lock/unlock the doors. Anyway, just curious about it as it came to my mind as I was watching the video. Great video from you as always!! I enjoy following your channel!!

  • @brian_youtube
    @brian_youtube4 жыл бұрын

    Just for curiosity reasons, why do you use the exact reading from the key vs the corresponding value in the VATS spec? There are 15 of them, this one should be a 1.8k I believe. Not there is anything wrong with your method of playing in the tolerance as long as it starts that is all that matters. If you are unable to locate the value from the key for any reason, like it is damaged, you can make a plugable selector to insert where you pulled the connector and rotate values until one of the 15 works.

  • @paulgunovich2766
    @paulgunovich27662 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Very easy to follow. This will be my next job on my C4. Cheers mate

  • @nickhyatt8657
    @nickhyatt86573 жыл бұрын

    Lol. I been watching your stuff for about a year on and off. My car finally did this to me and I finally found this video aaaaafter I went ahead and did this fix.

  • @opl500
    @opl5007 жыл бұрын

    You should be wearing a gold chain necklace while working on this car

  • @flagmichael

    @flagmichael

    4 жыл бұрын

    I gave you a thumb up even though the image made me shudder.

  • @spdparts8924
    @spdparts89247 жыл бұрын

    I guess 2 people that disliked this video work for gm!

  • @ManicMechanic82

    @ManicMechanic82

    5 жыл бұрын

    They were most likely the engineers who designed the VAT system in the first place!

  • @shenghan9385

    @shenghan9385

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @marycatherinegohde5152

    @marycatherinegohde5152

    2 жыл бұрын

    They may be the same engineers who designed the placement of the Cavalier oil filter!

  • @halleffect1
    @halleffect17 жыл бұрын

    i did this on a 99 Suburban a couple years ago. found info in a forum. good inexpensive fix for an old car.

  • @kingnecio

    @kingnecio

    5 жыл бұрын

    What ohms was the resistor u uses and how did u find out what ohms u needed? I'm dealing with this on my 99 yukon. My key has no pallet

  • @kevinduzbois8909
    @kevinduzbois89092 жыл бұрын

    Very good info,extremely helpful and well thought out

  • @mochs3869
    @mochs38697 жыл бұрын

    I always liked 'Home of the Full Gorilla" for a motto. Then you could put a little graphic on the screen when tightening things for the different gorilla strengths to use like 1/2 Gorilla, 1/4 Gorilla, 1/8th Gorilla, Baby Gorilla and Full Gorilla. That would be hilarious! Should be on T-shirts and coffee mugs..."South Main Auto - Home of the Full Gorilla".

  • @1Labonnevoie
    @1Labonnevoie7 жыл бұрын

    Hi Eric How do you find these wire diagrams?

  • @brandonhorstman1774
    @brandonhorstman1774 Жыл бұрын

    She has the best smile 😊

  • @brandonhorstman1774

    @brandonhorstman1774

    Жыл бұрын

    All u gotta do is wrap wires to each side of key use electrical tape then tape it in a secure place it’s gonna show theft lights but will still start up no lag

  • @matttrotta57
    @matttrotta577 жыл бұрын

    Ok just did this on a 97 olds cutlass and it worked. See if you can do it so can I. Thanks SMA.

  • @xishootstuffx
    @xishootstuffx7 жыл бұрын

    Those resistors are handy for "fixing" knock sensors, airbag lights, seat belt pretensioners and more!

  • @johnnyfigueroa4690

    @johnnyfigueroa4690

    5 жыл бұрын

    ishootstuff yes cause the safe and responsible thing to do is bypass airbag and seat belt warning lights ... smh

  • @Someguy6571

    @Someguy6571

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes on older vehicles when you cannot get the parts anymore due to be obsolete you do what you got to do. Also back in the day people drove without seatbelts and airbags.

  • @TheCrystalGlow

    @TheCrystalGlow

    5 жыл бұрын

    Someguy6571 they also died a lot easier as a result of the lack of said devices.

  • @Someguy6571

    @Someguy6571

    5 жыл бұрын

    People die today due to said devices as well. Nothing’s full proof. Still I agree it’s much better today than back then. A LOT safer.

  • @hansanderson6607

    @hansanderson6607

    5 жыл бұрын

    Seat belt warning lights don't MATTER, as long as you wear your seat belts, which is still the best protection you can give yourself. As for the airbag warning lights, I had one once, the problem was a corroded sensor behind the front bumper. If you get such a warning light, that is the FIRST part that you should replace.

  • @joeshearer1247
    @joeshearer12477 жыл бұрын

    Looked like he took the car audio display inside best buy and installed it in there

  • @opl500

    @opl500

    7 жыл бұрын

    It's a c4, nothing you can do to it will make it worse.

  • @rickjames9477

    @rickjames9477

    7 жыл бұрын

    hahaha I was thinking the same thing

  • @10ken1958

    @10ken1958

    7 жыл бұрын

    More like Walmart.

  • @johnferguson7235

    @johnferguson7235

    6 жыл бұрын

    Radio Shack .... they should put an 8 track cassette

  • @Mr7brandonwhitmore
    @Mr7brandonwhitmore2 жыл бұрын

    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 KZread 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

  • @chompirotasable
    @chompirotasable7 жыл бұрын

    Eric, you're the BEST

  • @TheDisgruntledMechanic
    @TheDisgruntledMechanic7 жыл бұрын

    HAHA! how far is the nearest IHOP from Avoca NY?!? Good info Eric for us Chivy guys.

  • @SouthMainAuto

    @SouthMainAuto

    7 жыл бұрын

    LOL not even sure what an Ihop is but just sounded good in the moment :)

  • @chadharmon5716

    @chadharmon5716

    7 жыл бұрын

    +South Main Auto Repair don't knock Sammy Eric 😆

  • @Blazer02LS

    @Blazer02LS

    7 жыл бұрын

    Rottenchester or Vestal

  • @TheDisgruntledMechanic

    @TheDisgruntledMechanic

    7 жыл бұрын

    guess that would make for nice ride in that 'Vet

  • @TheOriginalAndysGarage
    @TheOriginalAndysGarage5 жыл бұрын

    My saying is in my garage "Dragged In, drove out"

  • @dennisrockwell7834

    @dennisrockwell7834

    4 жыл бұрын

    how about" pulled in pulled out"!

  • @icurt06
    @icurt067 жыл бұрын

    The 4th Generation Corvette guys are going to love this video! Come in on a tow truck, going home on its own LOL

  • @charlietanner6211
    @charlietanner62114 жыл бұрын

    as usual another excellent sma video fix thank you wish you were closer you would be my mechanic

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