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Old August 10th 04, 08:47 PM
Lily A. Sullivan
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Default VATS Decoder Module No-Start Failure

My 88 ran great but now it will not crank.
The diagnostic read-out code indicates that the VATS (vehicle anti-theft
system) decoder module has failed.
I live in Hawaii and the local GM dealership cannot be trusted to fix the
problem.
Can I bypass the decoder module somehow?
Other than replacing the decoder module and the lock cylinder, is there any
way to get the car to start?
I am desperate

I welcome any advice and am grounded in Hawaii
Frank Sullivan


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Old August 11th 04, 03:05 PM
Wayne Johnson
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On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 03:47:32 +0800, "Lily A. Sullivan"
> wrote:

>My 88 ran great but now it will not crank.
>The diagnostic read-out code indicates that the VATS (vehicle anti-theft
>system) decoder module has failed.
>I live in Hawaii and the local GM dealership cannot be trusted to fix the
>problem.
>Can I bypass the decoder module somehow?
>Other than replacing the decoder module and the lock cylinder, is there any
>way to get the car to start?
>I am desperate
>
>I welcome any advice and am grounded in Hawaii
>Frank Sullivan


Same thing happened on my '88 - took it to JD Corvette, and they put
in a VATS bypass kit. Cost me about $50.

It's a common problem, and I would imagine most Vette outfits have the
kits, but you can contact JD Corvette he

http://www.jdcorvette.com/

(800) 838-8353

Cool people.

-Wayne


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