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QUESTION: I was told that there is a way how to successfully bypass the security system by accessing the relay in the glove box if this is true is it possible you can give me a detailed illustration on how to do this .. I so do not want to spend over 1000 dollars i just don't have that kind of money to give to the Dealer and i really need my car on the road in a hurry . Please help me ....
ANSWER: Hello,
I guess my first question is why and what do you need to bypass?
The alrm or the ignition based security?
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QUESTION: the ignition based security and because i dont want it on my car i cant start my car but everything that needed replacing is replaced and i just dont have anymore money
Hello,
It is no big secret-its a junk system. Now, the right way to do this is not at the relay. It won't cost $1,000, but it may cost $100 plus towing if it does not start now. Might be cheaper and depends on the shop.
The car has to go to an alarm store. Call around and see if they have the vats bypass kit. These kits come with every alarm that has remote start. We threw out hundreds over the years. Have them install the resistor bypass kit.
At the same time have a hidden ignition kill switch installed.
3 reasons- old cars are stolen all the time.
Your steering column locks can be defeated in less than 30 seconds with a screwdriver.
If you have comprehensive insurance, your theft claim will be denied.
Do not play with relays, because you will create problems costing you more money.
Good luck!
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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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