A Different Way to Fix a Security Issue
Real name is Luca and I love my name, but that is often taken as a girl’s name or worse as a dog’s name, so Luke came out. I’m an IT Project Manager that doesn’t like to be such. I loved Software programming since I was 14, but I have this strange attitude of always wanting to change things radically in my life, so out of the blue I decided I’ve had enough of Software and found myself taking care of groups that were taking care of customers. And then started deploying submarine networks and finally found myself as a PM in this fried potatoes business where I just came out from. Wonder what will come next.
I live in the cold Canada with my family. Now this family thing is what I love the most in my life. And I love Buick’s. And I’m an Elvis fan too.
But what the heck I don’t care about you Luke, I just want to fix my car! Right. I received some emails on that subject and I realized I forgot why people come here in the first place. This was originally my personal blog, but is no more. Well, sorry, I sincerely apologize. You are all right.
So here is why this is helping you: it’s because of my background, wilderness and continuous interest in changing things that I came out one day with this electronic circuit that fixed my Buick once and for all and that is fixing now thousands of cars in North America alone without counting the international customers.
If your issue is in the infamous VATS/PassKey system, then you have come to the right place and my PRO module will indeed fix it. It can fix Passlock systems too, up to a certain extent. Where to buy it? Click Here: http://newrockies.com/pro
I hope this will help everybody. and I promise we will soon have a brand new website that will look much better than this old blog stuff and will help much more with real concrete info and easy navigation.
If you want to know more about me:
- I have a Professional Profile on LinkedIn (but I hate it every time I read it. I’m definitely not the right person for writing about myself)
- …And I have my face on Facebook as well.
And if you want to contact me or our techs, then the Contact Us page is the right place to do it.
How I removed VATS/PassKEY from my Buick
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The VATS/PassKEY/Passlock FULL Bypass
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Luke – I have a 2000 Grand Am and the Security light comes on and the car won’t start – about 10 minutes later the car starts. It sounds like your product is the right fix – can you verify that it works in this car and are there any other consequences of installing it?
Brian, our PRO module works perfectly on the GrandAM 99 to 2005. So yes, your year is definitely covered. It will bypass the factory immobilizer and only that, no other function of the car will be affected in any way.
Car type: 98 SC2 Saturn, 2 door coupe,
Issue: I’m not sure it’s the passkey either, but in the last few weeks, I’m afraid to drive for fear that the car is just going to do the same thing it’s done lately–shuts off won’t restart for no apparent reason. I took it into my mechanic and he couldn’t find anything wrong, in fact had he not tried to start it the day I brought it in, he wondered why I brought it in the first place—lights all come on, not a fuse issue, or starter or anything else, but the car won’t start. Tonight we just came back from driving and stopped the car, then tried starting it again (hadn’t even locked it) but it wouldn’t start again, waited an hour, nothing….I just can’t have an unreliable car, especially being unemployed and trying to get to interviews. I don’t want to be stranded anywhere, especially in a car park somewhere downtown.
Jeanne, if it shut off while driving then it cannot be a security issue. The security system works only in the first 5 seconds after starting the car. Otherwise, you can try our PRO module and if the problem will come out to be something else you can just return it within 30 days for a full refund. Our guarantee is unconditional.
Luke,
2007 Cadillac CTS….Car wont start some mornings, but it will others. This has been a problem off and on, but seems to be happening more often….I had a DIC (dashboard instrument computer??) note that flashed on indicating, service security system, but when I took it to the dealer they couldnt pinpoint the problem. Dealer said it could be a number of things, but they dont want to change out parts as it could be costly (for me). I had this problem before 50,000 mile warranty lapsed, so they might be on the hook (65,000 miles)
The carlock light goes on while driving at times…..Problem comes and goes, just comes when it is most inconvienent.
Will your system repair my 2007 Cadillac CTS??
Gary
Gary, our modules are not compatible with your 2007 CTS, but the issue seems to be clearly security. I cannot guarantee our new modules that will be out later this year will be working on your car, they changed the system a lot on that vehicle and we have to do quite extensive testing before we can say anything. In your case I would suggest that you try pushing the dealer for now insisting that this started before the warranty expired and it’s clearly a security issue, you can try with a couple different dealers, some of them might be more flexible.
the seventh month passed,winter is here and the car ALWAY start!!!
for the second time,have a good year and thanks alot Luke!!!!!!!
Hi. I have a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 4.8L (95,000 miles) that has been a good vehicle, until now. While on an ordinary commute, the engine just “cut off”, all lights on the dash lit up, and I was stranded beside the road. The repair shop said that the onboard computer had to be replaced ($600 parts and labor–with a Car Quest part). Then, after the onboard computer was replaced but before I got the truck back, the shop called me to say that it wont start sometimes (50% of the time), but when it runs, it runs well. The security light comes on, it starts briefly and shuts off. He said that the new computer and the old cylinder are no longer 100% compatible. He wants to change out the cylinder for $300. As far as I know the 2000 sierra 1500 does not have an embedded chip in the key–its an “old school” key. Please comment, help and advise.
Thanks,
Bill Whaley
Wilmington, NC USA
Bill, if it cuts off while driving it cannot be a security issue and usually is the main computer (ECM), so the shop has changed the right module. Now instead the last problem you describe (random no-start and when it starts it runs perfect) is indeed security and our PRO module can bypass the system and fix the problem for half the price of changing the cylinder. Your key is a normal one because the chip in your truck is inside the cylinder and not in the key.
Thanks.
When you said the PRO module will work, does that include the DIY for $37? If so, what will the parts cost (approximately) at Radio Shack? Last, if it doesn’t work on my truck, will you refund my money?
Thanks,
Bill
Bill, on your vehicle only the PRO module will work as it doesn’t have the “Fuel Enable” signal at the ECM that is required for the DIY to work.
Does your pro module affect the keyless entry ?
James, no it doesn’t affect the keyless entry. It will keep working as supposed to.
I have a 2003 Impala . The security light comes on and the car won’t start. If we try to start it a half an hour to hour later it starts right up. Two questions :- would your product solve this?
– Is it hard to install yourself or would I have to get a
shop to put it in?
Don, our PRO module will solve the issue and is quite easy to install, many of our customers are installing by themselves.
I have a 96 Cad Deville. Last night it wouldn’t start – security message said remove key. Manual says I should see a 3 minute timer countdown and then be able to try again. I don’t get the timer countdown and aftert waiting a couple of hours still won’t start. Sounds like VATS system problem and since the timer doesn’t countdown I suspect that installing a resistor to bypass the key sensor won’t work. Will your bypass module solve my problem?
Brad, that is a security issue and I also believe the resistor would not work as it works in a very small subset of cases. Unfortunately we don’t have yet a module that would work for a 96 Deville, that is an year they changed the system in that car even if they keep calling it the same way.
Luca,
Thanks for making your personal blog into a site that might fix my mom’s car! i really appreciate it. Looking forward to the more professional/easy to navigate business site (please do away with the annoying chat pop-ups!).
Sincerely,
Bob.
Bob, thank you so much for your feedback, we are working hard on the new website and the chat popups is a bug in our support system that we are pushing kayako to fix, we definitely don’t want those and I apologize with every customers and visitors for the awful experience, it will be all different soon, we are planning to be out with the new company website by end of December.
I’m a 1994 camaro. I might be old, but i feel young i only have
74k mils. before my driver buys from you he would like to know
where they might have placed the security module that causes
these unfortunate problems. Or at least let me know if it was under my drivers seat? he removed it with that old phone that was installed
from the factery back in 1994. Thank you, 1994 camaro v6 3.4L
Camaro, great original comment! Thank you, in your car the TDM is on the right side of the dash attached to the inside of the bracket for the air bag assembly. Hope this helps.
I just purchased this because this problem has been haunting me for a while. I just noticed that you don’t list the 2000 Buick Park Avenue as a car this fix works for. Right now my car wont even try to start and the security light just blinks. I am hoping this will work for my car too because I had this problem before and paid over $400 to get it fixed 2 years ago and now it is happening again. Please let me know if I accidentally purchased a module for my car that isn’t designed for it and if so how I go about returning this if possible.
Leon, our PRO module is not yet compatible with the 2000 PA, our sales people will refund you the purchase or probably have already done it.
Im having issues with my 95 cadillac fleetwood with 84,000 miles it is triggering alarm unexpectedly while car is parked outside for no apparent reason<also one time the cars dome lights would not go off while i was driving and they flickered like a strobe light for a while! will your pro or diy fix the problem? ,after installing this bypass system can a person install a different type of alarm such as a viper with remote start? once installed will my key fob still activate dome lights, as well as open trunk and doors?also if future repairs are needed for other reasons and the car needs to be taken in to a dealer or other garage will this system affect future diagnostics ?p/s ive owned the car for only a few weeks and the original owner claims he experienced none of these problems ,however he kept the car in his garage where as the car is parked out in the cold now,and i dont know if he activated antitheft system or locked the car often!
thank you!
Veronica
Veronica, the problem you mention is related to another part of the security system that is called “Content Security” in GM vocabulary and in your model it’s separated from the factory immobilizer that would prevent the engine from starting or would make it die in 2 seconds. Our PRO module bypasses the factory immobilizer, not the content security, so if you have no start problems, those will be fixed by our module.
I’ve had that same problem before, and the security light would blink then I’d do the 10 minutes waiting thing, and it would work. But this time, the security light does not blink though the light it’s on. The car cranks pretty well, but won’t fire up. I’m just not sure whether it still has to do with the security passlock, since the 10 minutes waiting thing is not working this time. Do you think it’d be wise to try your product anyhow? if so, how quick can I get one?
Jonas, symptoms are of a faulty passlock system, yes I would suggest to try out one of our PRO modules and if the problem is the passlock, then it will fix it, if not, you can return it for full refund within 30 days. You can purchase directly from here : http://newrockies.com/pro , just scroll down and click on the “Buy Now” button.
2001 Oldsmobile Alero.
I replaced the ignition lock/cylinder to see whether it was a security problem. The system reset itself and the light went away, but the car still did not start. I don’t even hear the fuel pump when I turn the car on. I’m willing to try your product, I’m just not a 100% sure that it has to do with the security system. I started the car by injecting fluid into the engine and the car starts, it’s just not getting any gas from the fuel pump. Have you dealt with that situation before?
Jonas, the security system interrupts the fuel to the engine by disabling the injectors, NOT the fuel pump. If the fuel pump is not priming, then the issue is not security on those systems.
Hey luke i have a 2000 chevy blazer 4 dr 4.3 liter v-6 that doesnt start consistently. My mechanic told me to turn the key forward without starting the car and leave it there for about 10 minutes and that has worked but it actually stalled while i was driving twice the other day is this security related and does is one of the security features to cut the fuel? thanks a lot
Shaun, security in those cars stops the injectors, but it can ONLY happen within less than 5 seconds from starting it. If it happens while driving it cannot be security and I would think of an ECM problem or a faulty crank sensor.
Switched transmissions in a 1999 Buick Regal. A few weeks later car would frequently not shift out of park. Now it will only crank if battery is disconnected for a period of time and then will start only one time. Could this be a security issue?
Gary, this doesn’t seem to be security, it could be a problem with the neutral switch.
Luke,
i have an 2001 aurora. I have been having problems with my Theft security system. IT had been intermittent. However, for the last week, the security light came on and the read out says theft system fault. Furthermore, it locks out my radio which is driving me crazy. Will your system work on this?
Daniel, unfortunately we support the Aurora up to 99, after that year they changed the system on that car and our modules are not compatible yet.
I have a 2000 Impala that starts when it feels like it, inconsistently and at the worst possible times. I’m interested in your PRO system but need a way to find a list of installers. thanx
Shanna, absolutely, just send a message as Sales Question through our “Contact Us” page requesting the list and we will send it to you asap.
I have a 94 cutlass supreme the secruity light is on and is flashing the car does nothing it will not turn over, click or anything will your bypass fix this problem? looking forward to hearing your input.
Thanks,
Jake
Jake, absolutely yes, that is definitely the most common security issue. Our PRO module will fix this and bypass the system permanently.
Hi,
Have a Chevy Venture 1999/2000 Model mini van, it crank but wont start, we have tried many times the car battery ran down.
could this be a security issue, will your full bypass solve this problem for me?
It could definitely be a security issue and if it is a 1999 then our PRO module will work with it and fix it bypassing the entire system.
Hi Luke. I have a 2000 Saturn LS2 and have purchased the e-book download to build it my self but i noticed that my car is not listed in the E-book but is on your web site. will the do it yourself kit work for my car?
Joe, the DIY won’t work as there is no “fuel enable” signal on the saturn.
tengo una camioneta Grand Blazer 1998, la misma historia, SECURITY enciende y no arranca motor, por 10, 20, 40 minutos y hasta horas para arrancar por su cuenta, ahora es más frecuente, casi a diario, y temo que se encienda definitivamente y no arranque más. Chevrolet aún no me da respuesta a esta situación, En Venezuela los concesionarios chevrolet no reciben vehículos con antiguedad mayor a 10 años, entonces, que hago?? Apreciaria su orientación y ayuda, Gracias anticipadas, Julio Liendo
Julio, I don’t speak Spanish, but I translated your message and it definitely looks like a Passlock problem. Our PRO module will fix the issue.
I have a 93 cadillac fleetwood brougham and I rebuilt the engine. Now the car won’t start. I turn on the key and nothing happens. I have power to the coil and the injectors but it won’t turn over will this positivily take care of the problem?
Hi Leo,
this full bypass will indeed take care of bypassing the entire security system so the starter motor will engage and the PCM will enable the fuel.
There is many people using it on engine swaps.
Hi Luke,
I have a 1999 Cadillac Eldorado ETC and I just ran into the “SECURITY” issue and my car won’t start. I have a pellet (resistor) in my key and I was wondering if your sytem would work for me. I noticed in you list you only list 89-98 Eldorados. Pls advise as I really don’t want to go to the ‘stealership’
Hello Bill,
the full bypass works perfectly for every car with the pellet in the key, even if it is not listed. It’s hard to find out all models GM installed this systems on and I’m continuously updating the list. I will update it now with your model.
Thank you!