This is what saved my car and my money (that I didn't have!). Here is a write-up on how to do it all yourself. It will bypass the VATS system entirely, you will not hear about it anymore and it will not own your car anymore!
http://newrockies.ca/vatsbypass
On the drivers side kick panle.
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how to bypass vats on 95 camaro
Yes,you can buy a VATS bypass module for $30 == ==
Disabling the VATS system is not the right answer. Bypassing the VATS system on a '89 Pontiac Trams Am requires grounding the crank/start wire on the VATS box (located behind the dash, behind the console) and purchasing a bypass module, which is used in order to allow the fuel injectors to operate. Baker Electronix offers a DFVATS module for this purpose.
Disabling the VATS system is not the right answer. Bypassing the VATS system on a '89 Pontiac Trams Am requires grounding the crank/start wire on the VATS box (located behind the dash, behind the console) and purchasing a bypass module, which is used in order to allow the fuel injectors to operate. Baker Electronix offers a DFVATS module for this purpose.
jegs or summit racing used to sell vats bypass harness / w module vats is the biggest mistake since olds cadi diesels cant remember how many punches my vette got waiting to start good luck
To disable the VATS (Vehicle Anti-Theft System) on a 1990 Cadillac, you can bypass the system by accessing the ignition switch's wiring. Locate the VATS module and identify the resistor that corresponds to your key's resistance value. You can then connect a resistor with the same value directly to the ignition circuit or use a bypass module. However, be cautious as this may affect your vehicle’s security system and could lead to issues with insurance or theft protection.
If you know the value of the resistor you can cut the wires going to the lock cylinder and solder in a resistor of the correct value.
To bypass the VATS (Vehicle Anti-Theft System) in a 1996 Camaro, you can use a resistor to simulate the key's resistance value. First, locate the VATS module, which is typically found near the ignition switch. Then, identify the resistance value of your key and connect a resistor of the same value to the VATS wires (usually a yellow wire and a black wire) to complete the circuit. This will allow the vehicle to start without the original key, but bypassing VATS can compromise your vehicle's security.
VATS is usually a GM (General Motors), system for helping prevent vehicle thefts. There are several different procedures depending upon the year and make of the vehicle. Search the internet for "VATS Bypass". I bypassed the vats on a 1996 Buick by accessing the wiring diagram for the VATS. I measured the resistance of the key chip. There are 15 different values it can be. It is simply a resistor. In this case, the chip measured 3000 ohms. I went to Radio shack and got a combination of resistors that would give me 3000 ohms. There are 2 wires that come out of the VAT module and go up the steering column to the key switch. I located the VAT module behind the glove box. I cut those two wires and soldered the resistors in so that the module always saw 3000 ohms. You have to solder the resistor on the module side, not the key side.
To disable the VATS (Vehicle Anti-Theft System) on a 1989 Firebird, you can locate the VATS module, typically found near the ignition switch or under the steering column. You can bypass it by cutting the two wires that connect to the VATS module and splicing them together, or by using a resistor that matches the resistance of your key's pellet. However, be cautious, as this modification can compromise your vehicle's security system. Always consult a professional or a repair manual for specific guidance before proceeding.