VATS tripped
07-22-2015, 02:43 PM
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Car: 1988 Trans Am
Engine: 5.7ltr
Transmission: 700r4 with shiftkit
Axle/Gears: LS 4.11
VATS tripped
I replaced the interior wiring harness in my 1988 Trans am 5.7. I swapped out the VATS boxes so it would match my key. All connections are hooked up correctly. When I went to start it the security light is on. No crank or anything. All ACC work as needed. The brake lights stay on. I installed a VATS bypass today from thirdgen and it still did not work. This is my daily driver and I HAVE to get it on the road ASAP.
07-25-2015, 09:49 PM
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Car: 88 IROC-Z
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Re: VATS tripped
Seems like there is a procedure where you have to leave your door open with the key on for like 10 minutes to reset it. I recall hearing that. I've never had VATS so that's all I can think of.
Last edited by Rockguy; 07-25-2015 at 09:52 PM.
08-07-2015, 12:31 AM
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Car: 1988 Trans Am
Engine: 5.7ltr
Transmission: 700r4 with shiftkit
Axle/Gears: LS 4.11
Re: VATS tripped
I ended up pulling the TPI setup and harness and went old school. I installed a carb and TPI distributor. I also went electric fuel pump.
08-07-2015, 02:52 PM
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Car: 91 Camaro RS T-Top
Engine: 5.0 Tbi
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: VATS tripped
THIS. I'm daily driving a 351w bronco with a carb and would trade my wife in a heart beat to daily something with fuel injection. I'm tired of tinkering with it. I gotta get my real daily back on the road again..... carb'd v8 is killing my wallet.
08-07-2015, 03:19 PM
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Re: VATS tripped
I remember those days well. Having to kick down the fast idle. The choke pull offs screwing up. Nice gas smell when things were running a little rich etc.
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08-07-2015, 04:27 PM
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Re: VATS tripped
My electric choke jammed up, I took it off, so my fast idle on cold days is my right foot lol.
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