the dealer said my car is too old to look up . i bought a new key switch but i dont know what # key i need for my vats box . how can i get the code from my box so i know what key i need?? any ideas. or does any one has a switch with the key and vats box for 1991 firebird they want to sell or trade??
2006-10-04 13:55:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
time to visit your local locksmith.
2006-10-04 13:57:43 · answer #1 · answered by mailbox1024 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The dealer will have a "vats box" to test the key and code.... it is used for diagnosing vats related concerns in gm vehicles..... it has different settings on it for the different key codes. just plug it in to the two wire connector from the cars harness behind the knee bolster where the connector plugs from the ignition cylinder. then just turn the key on each of the 15 settings ... the car will start when you select the correct code ... then just have a key with the correct code cut from the current ignition key that came with the new lock cylinder. it is simple really i have done several myself. hope this helps.
2006-10-05 00:09:34 · answer #2 · answered by knowsitall1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only problem you will have is locating the vats box in the vehicle so the dealer can cross reference the code on the box to the new key blank a locksmith is not going to do anything for you but cut new keys from the old ones you might be able to call the dealer and see what the charge to vats scan the box with there tech2 scanner
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2006-10-04 21:17:32 · answer #3 · answered by bowhunter6778 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
There is only one of fifteen possible resistor values the vats module learns the specific value when new any good GM. dealer parts dept in your area should have a list of values then all you have to do is go to radio shack and get the resistors and try them across the connector until you find the right one (remember to wait 4 minutes before trying the next resistor) then return to dealer to buy the correct key
2006-10-04 21:34:45 · answer #4 · answered by Kevin S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
some of the higher tech locksmith's have equipment to work on vats systems and make new keys. not just cut them.
I would call some of them in the phone book.
2006-10-04 21:32:59 · answer #5 · answered by shadow765 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to a pontiac dealership. When I completely lost the keys for my grand prix alls I needed was the VIN# and $30 for a new one.
2006-10-04 20:58:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
the dealer you talked to is just plain lazy and stupid-my buddy just ordered one for a 92 camaro last year-dont talk to the dealer go to the parts or service department-give them the vin and they can get you a key for $5-10-try another gm dealership-it doesnt have to be a pontiac dealership-any gm-chevy caddy pontiac olds gmc truck-they can all get these-they all go throgh gm parts and service-hope this helps
2006-10-04 22:21:47 · answer #7 · answered by daniel p 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just call your local locksmith and have them come out and make you a new key.
2006-10-08 19:30:49 · answer #8 · answered by nate_625 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a lock smith.
2006-10-04 20:58:17 · answer #9 · answered by Do What 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know sorry :(.
Just wanted to tell you that you got a bada*s car!
2006-10-04 20:59:08 · answer #10 · answered by bcreed025 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋