Removing vats on a TPI to carb swap

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91Zconv - 30 Apr 2006 14:44 GMT

Does anyone know if you can simply rip out the whole vats system and the
ECM on a TPI to Carb swap? My Vats code is still unknown to me. I lost my
keys, Chevorlet can not find the code from my VIN # the locksmith wants
300$ so after completing the swap can the whole system just be removed or
will the car still not start?

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Gary - KQ6RT - 30 Apr 2006 20:43 GMT

Here is a wiring diagram on how to bypass the VATS system.
http://shbox.com/1/vats_bypass.jpg
There are 15 possible values for the resistor. Here is a list of them.
http://www.asttraining.com/Files/vats1.pdf

Good luck!
Gary

> Does anyone know if you can simply rip out the whole vats system and the
> ECM on a TPI to Carb swap? My Vats code is still unknown to me. I lost my
> keys, Chevorlet can not find the code from my VIN # the locksmith wants
> 300$ so after completing the swap can the whole system just be removed or
> will the car still not start?

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Cy Welch - 01 May 2006 02:06 GMT

> Here is a wiring diagram on how to bypass the VATS system.
> http://shbox.com/1/vats_bypass.jpg
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>>300$ so after completing the swap can the whole system just be removed or
>>will the car still not start?

To add to that, once you have the resistance you could have a new key
made. You could also just replace the vats module, it likely would cost
less the carb changeover and all and would still leave you emmisions legal.

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Cy Welch
89 Camaro RS 5.0 TBI
98 Passport
03 Malibu

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