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Old Mar 22, 2015 | 10:20 PM
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Factory or nice owner?

When removing my center console, I found writing , with a black magic marker, on the inside of the armrest cover. Written by the latch opening was "chip#13". I am thinking this is the VATS resistor number for my key.
1.) is that correct?Is it the VATS resistor number of the key?
2.) Is this a factory placed marking ?
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Old Mar 22, 2015 | 10:25 PM
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Re: Factory or nice owner?

Check the resistance of the pellet in your key. #13 will be approximately 7500 ohms.
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Old Mar 24, 2015 | 08:11 AM
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Re: Factory or nice owner?

More likely put there by previous owner or mechanic. We did the same with radio codes on the cars at the shop I used to work at.
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Old Mar 24, 2015 | 08:56 AM
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Re: Factory or nice owner?



Measure the resistor on your key. If it comes up 7500ish, it's a 13


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