I know a lot of people have had this problem. I had it too, but was able to disable VATS using TunerCat for the time being. Anyway, I got fed up with the light and decided to take care of it. So I measured the resistance of my key pellet and went looking for the matching resistor. Once under the dash, I unplugged the connector attached to the two very small white wires with orange casing that run up the column and tucked it away. Then I jammed the resistor into the other part of the connector running to the VATS module, making sure the pins were wedged between the metal and plastic securely. Threw some electrical tape over it to hold tight, and buttoned things back up. Sure enough, about 60 seconds after starting the car, the light went out. Been fine since! No need to solder or otherwise permanently modify your beloved F-body. This is no more difficult than disabling CAGS for you M6 guys.

 

SWEET! I need to do this.

Where did you get the resistor?

 

I actually got the resistor in the electronics shop at work. But you can find them at any RadioShack or other electronics parts store (not Circuit City or Best Buy types). I've read that you need to match the resistance within 10ohm so make sure you get something very close. I was able to locate an exact match.

 

I want to thank everyone on the vats problem...my 95 would not start one day,so i read all the things posted on here about "vats".I went to radio shack ,and got the resistor,hooked it up to the two wires ,and it started up with no problem ..sure beats going to the dealer and spending $500.00 to get the whole thing replaced.. thanks again

skippy45

 

do you guys have a guide i could follow or pictures of the wires please??

 

if you want i can take pics with my digital camera.and then e-mail them to you..

 

perfect my email is alfred559@yahoo.com, thanks man

 

no problem .i will send those to you by 2:00pm cst 12-11-2003...got to go to work now...

 

hey skippy, could you please email me some pics also. i think i found the correct wires but just wanted to make sure. all you do is jump the connector with the resistor right? mehoffz24@aol.com thanks jack

 

i sent you the pics. any questions let me know ...

 

If you ever want to share some images with everyone, I have an "image upload" section in my site that is easy enough to use.

http://www.technologyorgasm.com/upload/

Just follow the directions.

 

ok i upoaded all the pics .... now can you put the link here so other people can see them?

 

http://www.technologyorgasm.com/upload/dsc00087.jpg
ok also pics 86-90
i hope this helps everyone ..
thanks vomit god

 

Just incase someone cant figure it out

http://www.technologyorgasm.com/upload/dsc00086.jpg

http://www.technologyorgasm.com/upload/dsc00087.jpg

http://www.technologyorgasm.com/upload/dsc00088.jpg

http://www.technologyorgasm.com/upload/dsc00089.jpg

http://www.technologyorgasm.com/upload/dsc00090.jpg

It's no problem.. Feel free to upload all you want

 

You do realize it's a little easier to steal your car now