I need help please. I have a 1996 LT1 Chevy Corvette. Just found out that my security system is shutting the car down, fuel pump ect ect, now is there anyway that I can restart this and not take it to the dealer and get rapped. I have my vin numbers and title for this car. please help. My e mail addy is tuna_slayer6@hotmail.com
Tony

i'm hoping someone that knows the later years steps up

switch keys... that's a great first step.

the resistor puck will wear, and when it does, it won't make good contact inside the ignition.

I will do some checking in my 1996 FSM and give you some pointers on the "resistor" fix.

If it's the VATS, there are two options. One, replace the ignition switch, or two, buy and install a vats bypass. Mid America sells them. Usually what happens is that the contacts inside the ignition switch takes a crap. These contacts are what picks up the resistance, and allows the car to start. When they go bad, your VATS activates.
some info i got for you :thumbright:

can you send me that web site please. i keep getting somethind dif.....
mid america

http://www.madvet.com/

http://www.ecklers.com

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Hello Guys. I want to thank you all for all of the help that was given to me from everyone here. Ok it was the key to the ignition. I got a new one and it started rite up. I had a argument with the guy at the dealership too. he said that my key was fine and was working good, when he put it in the computer. They just wanted to charge me alot of time for nothing. So I called them when I got home and started it up. No problems at all with it now.
New Battery in it, and now my altenator went, only getting 11 volts out of it, so I guess I gotta get a new one.
And thanks again for all of your help with everything. I will def be on this site alot guys
Anthony Crescenzo

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Hello Guys. I want to thank you all for all of the help that was given to me from everyone here. Ok it was the key to the ignition. I got a new one and it started rite up. I had a argument with the guy at the dealership too. he said that my key was fine and was working good, when he put it in the computer. They just wanted to charge me alot of time for nothing. So I called them when I got home and started it up. No problems at all with it now.
New Battery in it, and now my altenator went, only getting 11 volts out of it, so I guess I gotta get a new one.
And thanks again for all of your help with everything. I will def be on this site alot guys
Anthony Crescenzo

Great news! I had a camaro that I changed the column on to a 91-92 style and with that I had to change the vats key. I had to tell the dealership to cut the key from the new column and add the vats from my old key. They looked at me funny and were like we cant replace it if it dont work, I was like whatever and went home and started it right up

Thanks again for all your help. Got a new key and it started rite up. And the ket was only 30$. So now I am looking for a altenator for the vette, 96. And most of the places here where I live are nuts for some of the prices. wow