VAT System

[fishin]

97 Firebird, V-6. Car won't start. Tried resetting VAT by the 10 minute method but the security light never stops blinking. Could it be the BCM? Should I do the VAT bypass? Thanks.

[LETZRIDE]

You could try bypassing vats, you could also try pulling your bcm and touching up the 5 spots known to have cold joints.

See this: https://highperformancejunkies.com/h...dy-bcm-repair/


any other symptoms yoh have had electrical wise?

[fishin]

I have done the bcm 5 spots years ago. No other electrical issues. Just won't start. No power to starter when key turned. Thanks.

[ssms5411]

I’d do the Vats bypass or use or find someone with Hptuners to tune out Vats. Where do you live? Since your a 97’ my Hptuners can you tune it out.

[fishin]

I'm in Gloucester, Va.

[ssms5411]

Alittle far, lol I’m in AZ.

[ssms5411]

Thinking about it, you could try a new key $20 at the dealer and see if that works, all they need is your registration and the vin number. Then if that doesn’t work it’s definitely the vats.

[fishin]

Ended up replacing the ignition switch. Thanks.

[ssms5411]

Good to hear, on mine 96’ Camaro when my ignition went to crap I got the column and everything, including the Bcm off a 2002 SS Camaro and installed it about 10 years ago, what sucks about it is I forgot the vin number so I have keys made at ACE Hardware since they don’t require a vin . Just the key and registration. Oh and I also did the LS 14.1 steering rack & pinion and joint.