1988-1992 Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, GTA (Installation at TDM)

Installation at TDM for:
1988-1992 Chevrolet Camaro
1988-1992 Pontiac Firebird
1988-1992 Pontiac GTA

How to reach the TDM and install the VATS Passkey Bypass

This instructions are for Installing the NEWROCKIES PRO Module VATS / PassKEY Full Bypass at the TDM. If you would like to install it at the ECM, please refer to: Installation at ECM.

The TDM is usually on the right side of the dash, but depending on the vehicle, it may also be behind the center console attached to the heater duct. If this is the case it is very difficult to get at as it is deep inside the dash and it’s unlikely that you will be able to get it out, but you can likely feel the wires up in there.

Camaro TDM Connector

Camaro TDM Connector

If the enclosure of your NEWROCKIES PRO Module is green and blue, please setup the switches as following (if enclosure is black, please submit a request to our support team for correct switch configurations):

Open the NEWROCKIES PRO Module’s cover (this will NOT void the warranty) by removing the 2 screws on the bottom. Inside there are 2 sets of switches.

Set the switches as in the photo here below:

PassKEY 1

Connect as following:

PRO Module
CAR Wires
RED
Attach to the PINK with a BLACK stripe at the TDM Connector Pin A1
WHT
Not used.
BLK
Attach to the BLACKwith a WHITE stripe at the TDM connector Pin B1
PPL
Attach to the DARK GREEN or Black with Yellow stripe wire at the TDM connector Pin A3
GRN
Attach to the DARK BLUE wire at the TDM connector Pin A2
YEL
Not used.
BRN
Not used.
NOTE: After installing the NEWROCKIES PRO Module, leave the TDM unplugged as it is not needed anymore

Troubleshooting

  1. Make sure connector’s pinout and wiring colors of your car are both matching exactly those of our instructions. If not, please Submit a Request to our support team with details of the pinout and wiring colors in your car.
  2. Is the light on the side of the PRO module turning on? If not check power between RED and BLK wires of the PRO module installed and with the key in the ON position (you can use a power-meter or a light) and Submit a Request to our support team with results of the measurement.​
  3. If your instructions do NOT make use of the PPL wire of the PRO Module then skip this step, otherwise, if you use the PPL wire and points (1) and (2) above are correct and your car is not even cranking then make sure the PPL wire of the PRO bypass is connected correctly and the connection is tight. Also try shorting with a loose piece of wire the PPL and BLK of the PRO module.  
  4. If car is still not cranking then Submit a Request to our technical support team detailing the tests you have done and the results.
  5. If the car is cranking, but engine doesn’t start or sometimes starts but immediately dies then do the following:
    1. If your instructions make use of the GRN wire of the PRO Module, then make sure the GRN wire of the PRO bypass is correctly connected and the connection is tight.
    2. Open the PRO module’s cover by removing the 2 screws on the bottom and change switches 7 and 8 of SW1 to [7:ON, 8:OFF] or to [7:OFF, 8:ON]. Make sure the switches 1-6 of SW1 are exactly as indicated in the instructions for your car model/year and if not, then change them accordingly. Try starting the car.​

If car is still not starting or if you have any questions or concerns please Submit a Request to our technical support team detailing the tests you have done and the results.


NOTE: when contacting our support team, please always indicate your car’s make, model and year.

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