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my 1995 cadillac wont turn over at all. I tried bumping the starter at the solinoid but nothing happens only sparks.The Monotoring System says the system is ok but still nothing when I turn the key. Is this the VATS system as you discribed? Your help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Hello Jerry,
Yes, this is a VATS (should have been called "OAS" Owner anti-Start) LOL
Problems with cranking is not always because of the VATS, but more likely than not, it is. The wires for the ignition lock harness break inside the steering column and the computer can't read the resistance coded key.
If you send an email to robo14@aol.com, I will give you instructions to bypass, but you need to have a hidden starter kill switch installed to deter a thief from taking the car. Commonly, the public feels that older cars don't get stolen, they sure do!
If stolen and insured, the insurance company will deny your claim because many of these investigators are idiots and believe any vehicle equipped with a factory installed theft deterrent is "Unstealable." Most of these investigators are just ignorant to this. Many of the "Expert" locksmiths they hire to examine these vehicles when recovered, are in my opinion downright fraudulent and crooks that will say anything for the insurance buck.
Bottom line--Yes, bypass the VATS, it will keep you from getting stranded. If you have the components replaced for a ridiculous price, it is doomed to fail again.
Look out for yourself and have the hidden starter disable installed.
If my answer helps you, please feel free to give me a rating.
Rob
http://www.autotheftexpert.com
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Rob Painter
Expertise
Alarm system questions cannot be answered on this forum. These systems are not what I can answer. Without being physically at the vehicle and not knowing what kind of electrical service has been done on the vehicle, there is no possible way to give an accurate answer over the internet. My expertise is in Ignition/key based anti-theft systems. These issues include GM VATS (resistor chip in key blade) PASSLOCK (MRD)-ignition lock rotation based, no special ignition key and the PKIII Transponder (computer chip in key) systems. These systems are not alarm based and are integral with the starting of the engine. This is why I cannot diagnose alarm problems without physically looking at the vehicle: Alarm systems are a completely different annimal than ignition key/lock based anti-theft system. Many alarm questions come from vehicles 10 years old, and since older, many hands that had been involved over the years.I am an expert in all GM factory (ignition/key based)systems. Alarm system questions pose to many situations beyond my knowledge as to what has been done to the vehicle over the years. Some guy may have actually wired the stereo into the alarm system. Who knows? Over my past 30 years in vehicle wiring repair, I have seen unbelievable wiring disaters done by guys that consider themselves "mechanics." I have seen stereos and alarms intalled using surgical tape. I have seen modules burn up, un-fused circuits, wiring jambed between the doors and even lamp cord used for a starter kill. To answer alarm questions over the internet without examining the vehicle is like asking; What does it take to remove a dent?
Experience
Education/Credentials-ASE certified. 11 years with a GM dealer and 17 years with a repair facility dealing with only the repair of theft recovered vehicles.
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