Stupid VATS

[Will]

So I went up the gas station (about a mile from my house) to get some things, and when I got back in to the TA, it wouldn't start. I thought I licked the problem last year when I installed a bypass, I used to have the problem a lot but it hasn't happened in almost a year. Now here I was sitting in a parking lot for 30 minutes waiting for the VATS to cycle several times before I got home.

My question is, is this something that can be taken care of by tuning the VATS out of the computer? I've been thinking about getting a tune anyway, and if I can avoid this problem again, that's all the more reason to do it.

[1qwikSS]

what is Vats? ive never heard of it before.

[Boost Addict]

Vehicle anti theft system I think

[1qwikSS]

oh ok...yea i was thinking anti theft after i read his post but i wasnt positive. thanks.

[meissen]

Yeah VATS can be tuned out. If you're looking to do a tune anyway, might as well take the VATS out too.

[Kwazrollinz28]

yeah my car has said security on the dash forever im just waiting for the light to burn out. lol constant now for 3years i've owned it lol.

but i think its been bypassed at one time.

[MunsterZ28]

yeah my car has said security on the dash forever im just waiting for the light to burn out. lol constant now for 3years i've owned it lol.

but i think its been bypassed at one time.

for you to even start the car and the light be on, it would have to of been bypassed.

[Schuby87]

It sounds like your problem is in the BCM still.

A VATS problem should allow your car to crank for a few seconds, then shut off due to fuel cut.

[2002Z4CSS]

Check the wires to the ignition lock cylinder. They may be broken.