VATS Bypass Passkey II

[@ReleaseTheeCracken]

I said that there would be a report back. Well, Sunday car wouldn't start after work, Wednesday, replaced started, didn't work Wednesday night, came across ur video Thursday evening, bought parts at Radio Shack, Friday morning, assembled parts, assembled in car, car started Friday evening, drove car from work to home, while people looked with amazement. Thanks to u, my 95 Buick Regal that blows ice cold air in the summer is not longer being consider for the junk yard. Thanks! J. Roc

[@JJO-hy4eq]

James, I want to thank you for this video. I fixed my mom's 94 Cadillac Deville using this video. God bless you for the knowledge and allowing me to save her money on this repair. 🙏🏼

[@jasonlopez9293]

This hack is legitimate, I used this technique to get my 1990 Seville back on the road. Coast was $2.00'for pack of resistors and and hour of my time. No need to buy a new key just ohm the existing key. Thank you and God bless.

[@ReleaseTheeCracken]

What up James, all I know is that after doing what u said, my 95 Buick Regal continues to start months after following your instructions. Thanks!

[@reginaldkelley9516]

Reggie in Chicago 1 week later did the passkey with the resistors it worked for me thank you

[@jmtilley1]

Thank you for showing which wires that exactly needed to be used for this I had watched a couple of other videos and read numerous worded fixes for this but you showed exactly what needed to be done thanksagain

[@MrGetouttamahouse]

I know this post is old but I just had this issue with my 1999 Buick LeSaber. Thank you for the video it was extremely helpful because a shop fix of close to $500 on a car almost 20 years old is tough to justify, I will add that there is a fix with fewer steps, please let me explain. I was confused and only half understood about the resistance chip on the key and I was discouraged initially looking up fixes because they all included the voltage/ohm reader, which not being strong on electronics was extremely discouraging. So I finally watched through the videos and understood the problem completely, two ****ing wires that run to the ignition tumbler, and it is, yes a common problem with this system, it seems very rarely there is actually a problem with the VATS module, all my research showed this to be accurate. I have found that there is a process that requires the volt meter (if you take it to a locksmith they should have a tool that grabs the resistance) and there is a variance (usually) of only 15 different resistances that your key could have, a google search can bring up a chart that is listed 1 through 15 and its ohm rating and variance in -/+ resistance for that system. So finding the resistance is step one, step two I went to the Source electronics store and bought a pack of resistors with a wide variance and since I don't know how the stupid color ring markings work, my most time consuming task was matching a resistor manually with my reader to find one I needed ( key was #5: resistance read 1129 with a -/+ of 1085/1195, I used a resistor or 1180: brown, red, red, gold). After successfully determining the the resistor I need, I removed the panel under the dash attached to the fuse box and located the Orange wire which inside has two white wires and followed it to its base, to save having to cut anything I took my new resistor (which has an inch of lead on either end) and bent it and shoved both ends into the metal ends of each white wire which held it firmly. Boom! Car started! So I took it out, cut down the ends a little and folded them and reinserted into the ends of each white wire where they go into the terminal, which went in firm and secured it with electrical tape. It now runs and in the pack of resistors ($6.99 for 84, 42 of each resistance from 100- 300K) I took out the second identical resistor of which I used and secured it in my car, If I hit a bump hard enough to dislodge it (unlikely) I have the know how to take out three screws and slap another in. This was a quicker "redneck fix" that no one offered on any video and I understand that because the need to solder the wires is the ultimate "secure" fix, but I hate cutting wires on any harness in a car unless absolutely necessary and in my eyes as soon as I have to splice/solder anything, it is no longer a "quick" fix, this problem with a volt meter, a pack of resistors, and knowledge how to read the color markings could make this a literal five minute fix. I want to help as you all have and I will be posting this exact explanation to the top five posts about this in hopes to help the lazy and would love feedback from the authors of these videos and others, I will not make my own video as I have no channel and anyone searching probably wont find it, so I would like to ad this tidbit of my time saving experience as it is the fix I was looking for originally and isn't as overwhelming. I will add as I have seem many authors have, this is just an explanation and no one is telling you to bypass this system, nothing is better then a certified professional assisting in these repairs and I hope anyone reading read through till now because yes, be mindful of the airbag wire, even though you aren't cutting anything take out the fuse for the airbag, safety first. Thank you and again I hope I could add some extra help to a problem we will face for a few more years yet. Dustin

[@91a2jettavr6]

This video was very helpful and informative...honestly, one of the best I've seen from an "amateur" (no offense...I am one as well). Thanks for being articulate, friendly, clear, concise and knowledgeable.

[@mrdrakkar38]

you explained this very detailed and good....have no questions. the others left me with so many. great job

[@jcav4201]

you deserve an award for this 👏👏 worked for my 1997 Cadillac DeVille took 5 min

[@tjoyce81]

Thanks a lot for this video. I just bought a 97 eldorado and fixed it using this video!!!

[@Cuzbro100]

Great Vid Jim. Easiest to understand of all I have seen on this subject. I might add since Radio Shack has gone (Filed for Liquidation 2/5/15), you might check EBay for the resistors. I found those I needed for $1.99 (free shipping from California). Can find Ohm Meters there for less than $10.00. I have been buying there since 2000 and had very few problems with anything I purchased since that time. This procedure worked on my 99 Cad

[@jamesgillis2638]

thanks cuzbro! it was over two years when I made this video. I'd say ebay is where I'd go grab resistors for cheap.

[@Cuzbro100]

+Jim Gillis Hi again Jim Im having a problem. I have a 99 cad. the key is showing 1124 ohms. I put some resistors together and got them at 1126 ohms. when I hook them to the wires (Orange wire with 2 white wires), the ohms drop to 834 ohms and the alarm goes off and the car wont crank? Have any idea whats going on? I added enough resistors to get a reading of 1102 ohms when hooked to the white wires but the alarm still goes off and the car wont crank. Cant figure that one out?

[@jamesgillis2638]

Sorry Cuzbro, i dont know what could be causing that to happen. I no longer have that Cadi to experiment with.

[@evanwolfe8139]

Had the passkey issue with my 97 oldsmobile 88 and the mechanic I went to recommended replacing the ignition. $450 and 3 months later I'm having the problem again. I already have the resistors laying around so I'll be trying this out tomorrow. Hopefully it works. In any case this video was very informative

[@mtdew1014]

Love the light saber notification

[@otiscombs5120]

Thank you , just what i needed . I've came across this issue several times and I build motorcycle racing engine but can't fix a bypass problem. :).

[@joemikos9155]

Awsome job brother, thank you! Classy giving props to the guy you got some info from. Your a good Dad.

[@ajeepgal]

Thank you SOOOOO much for this! Another woman who got my Caddie (2000 Eldorado) up and running again! Really appreciate your effort. BTW, I had a locksmith tell me the key code, a 12... which was 6040ohms. Well, he offered (lol) to sell me a resistor kit... with that very one in it, for $80. I ordered the one I needed (along with 14 others that aren't for my VATS code) on Amazon for $5. I'm MOBILE AGAIN!!!

[@ajeepgal]

I would say for those having issues... make sure you put the resistor in the correct "side" of the wire. We had it on the wrong side at first. And bypass the whole multimeter thing and just ask a locksmith to give you a key code. Lots of websites avail that give you the code value. We tried using the meter, but kept getting different values. Just skip that and go for a definitive... OR call your dealership with your VIN and they can tell you the value. Mine wanted $50 for that info tho, and the locksmith was free.

[@christen1075]

Great GREAT video. Like you, not a mechanic, but very informative on how to do it.... Thanks so much for taking your time to record the video, provide the commentary, toss in a couple of comments about your kid (I have 4...same deal my friend). I'm gonna be on this this week. Beats giving 500 bucks to GM.

[@greenboyk]

had this problem on my 97 deville and this took care of it! Thank you a ton for the video!

[@ricktaylor1860]

Man, great video Jim! Straight and to the point. Just completed this task on a Olds 88 and it worked perfectly. Thanks for posting this up on youtube.

[@jbolted]

+Rick Taylor +Jim Gillis, I have an 88 olds royal a 1994. until I can get a better car I have to deal with this one. I'm going to have to do the VAT jump too. Car turns off while I'm driving at times, fuel injectors malfunction, the other day just wouldnt start at all. Cleaned off the key , now starting but running like crap. My chip reads 0.52 on a 25K multiimeter reading, so I'm surmising I need 5.2 ohms of resistors, is that correct??

[@ttw261]

thank you for sharing omg my car been down for 6 days and I will have the mechanic try this in am.i have a 99 buick lesabre I didn't know wth was wrong wit my car.THanks again

[@jajaid6]

great video.my only question is,how hard is the job of opening up the steering and re-attaching the broken wire if that was the problem?

[@Vespanation]

GREAT video! Clear, simple, cheap, with an explanation. Thank you SO much! - Paul B.

[@tmaq97]

It worked for me, i also installed a hidden switch that you have to switch over before starting otherwise its just like you didn't do this trick! :)

[@piche50]

Hey Jim hope you are on here today? Have another Cadi same problem only this one has two orange wires ? What should I do ?

[@kencanh8058]

Thanks for the fix but I can add my solution to this as well. Not being close to town for a resistor I was checking old electronics for suitable parts when it came to me to use the KEY itself as the part. So I soldered wire to the bits on the button and spliced this in to the wire pack as shown. Presto on my way. Cost?.... getting a second key copied! Thanks again Y.T. and James

[@208miuwu]

Thats awesome, people don`t want to take the time to help but you did.. THANK YOU..

[@lisaorr2006]

What a flawlwess demo !! Thanks

[@blackmobz6]

Lol i rather just pay u to do it... seriously great video i have to try this... my 95 lac... has this same issue... tried gettin a new batt resetting the system etc... and still no luck

[@BIGBLU19]

Update = yipee lol it works. 97 deville is back. But ima put a toggle switch on it so I can use it as a kill switch. Thanks again. It is a beautiful thing lol

[@tedreyes8085]

Hey great video for the DYI guy. And a good fix that will help countless people who are having a hard enough time due to this damn covid crap that has made life harder than it already is. Thank you. And God bless.

[@codyparris71]

Okay, so Im doing this today. Ive got a few Orange wires here lol. Wanna make sure I cut into the correct one. Ive got one that runs over the top of the collum and one that runs along the bottom?

[@SparklyGirl9911]

So you just twisted the extra ohms together or did you dodder them together? Did you HAVE to have a new key or would the car have started (and the Anti-Theft Device disabled) anyways? I’m wondering if this Anti-Theft System is shutting down my Fuel Pump because I’m experiencing a Crank No start issue repeatedly. In late December my Anti Theft System started acting up... Horn honking, Marker Lights Flashing, Buttons In interior clicking repeatedly 😩🤷‍♀️ I’m at my wits end. Something electrical in that Valet system seems to be draining the Battery. New Battery, New Starter and I’m still unable to get my 1998 Buick Lesabre started. She just coughs and splutters yet started fine last Saturday and Sunday after the new Starter was installed (that I may have burned out trying incessantly to get the car started for 15 solid minutes of turning over). 😳HELP Chick 🐥 in 🇨🇦

[@jamestjohnsonsr7843]

Very helpful Jim thanks for the video, I will try it.

[@clarencecage878]

I have a 92 DeVille. l cut the orange wire to expose the two white wire can I just add a extension to each wire to the two wires coming out of the ignition?

[@itsmebrother]

After watching your video I has one question before I attempt to do the same thing. I identified my yellow wire coming from my ignition on my pontiac, that has the two white wires in it. I'm cutting those ignition wires, and installing the resistors on those wires? Do I worry about the other side of the wires I cut going under the dash board at all? Thanks so much for putting out this video bro!

[@theobsoverland2523]

GREAT VIDEO. ARE THE RESISTORS 1/4 WATT OR 1/2??? OH AND .685 ON KEY @2K SETTING = 1 KOHM- 1/4 WATT RESISTOR??? AM I ON THE RIGHT TRACK/??? PLEASE HELP A BROTHA OUT THX

[@ReleaseTheeCracken]

Man, thanks so much for the video. It is excellent ! I have a Buick Regal sitting on the job since Sunday with the security light flashing. I changed the starter this morning to no avail. After watching u, I am confident the situation will be corrected tomorrow. Do u have an email address, that i can hit u up with a thank u and for future reference. Thanks, You saved me money, time and frustration !!

[@barbaralain3950]

Thank you this has been totally informative to me .. believe I have got it ..on my way to get resistors to start this job on my 1997 firebird that has been parked in the yard for 3 days due to loss of key ..will let you know how I do :) Thanks again

[@marioalvarado2610]

Thanks for the great video but before I do any cutting I just wanted to verify. When I cut the orange wire in half and then split the two white wires inside which end of the orange wire and my using? Is it the end Going inside the dash towards the passenger side or is it the end going up to steering column?

[@jamesgillis2638]

inside dash side

[@tedpozdnikoff2169]

MARIO Alvarado's

[@michaelwashington2803]

Is it the same wire for a 2001 C Deville

[@carmentorres1483]

I have a 02 grand prix with the security light flashing and has been doing so for several months. It starts up just fine no problems there but just have the security light flashing? Any suggestions as to what may be the problem?

[@RobbyWorld1]

Solder the wires to the resistor in the key itself (spare key) and tuck the whole thing up under the dash. Works great and you don't have to go find a resistor.

[@ShinningStarrr]

well would that work for a 99 silverado. the key doesnt have a chip on it or in it and it starts but shuts off right away. its been doin this for some time and now it wont stay running at all now. any suggestions.

[@BIGBLU19]

Hey thanks for the vid and now im faced with this problem. So do I connect both ends of the resistor onto the white wires that leads into the engine and leave the top white wires going to the ign dangling ? So the new start point will be a( U shape resistor ) under the dash connecting to both white wires going into engine ? So do I need anything going up to the ign ? So do I just cover them up and let them dangle ? I think I answered my own question lol ?

[@NiCu00121]

If I just got another key cut would that work ?

[@smithenwest1]

thanks boss this video help alot my car been down for mouths i think this might be the answer will get back to u

[@chakaleon2131]

very good video hey I have a question the Orange wire is the ignition wire because I have a Buick century 2004 and the Orange wire is for something else

[@williamcunningham8736]

I have a 2001 cadillac eldorado. My theft system also malfunctions the same way yours did. I found out today that if I turn my park lights on --my electrical equipment starts back operating and my vehicle will start. What in the heck is that all about???

[@glendacarter472]

My 95 buick been doing this but my security light stays key is good security light comes on while im driving then it goes off. Im confused is it the module by the ignition or is the problem under the dash? But im gine go under the dash first.

[@jamesgillis2638]

its a simple set up. If the key doesn't show the right resistance then the car wont start. Sounds like you may need to have a new key made. I would start there.

[@hammack319]

Very informative. Thanks!

[@zip11213]

that was helpful...how can i check the resistance on a security system that has no chip. its in the cylinder itself

[@kevruel]

THANK YOU JAMES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thedjob]

Very nice, any thoughts on the security issue but no security light flashing, but pretty much the same issue?

[@jamesgillis2638]

No light flashing.. hummm, I need more details on what its doing.

[@bugsyc26]

Great video.Who did you call at Cadillac to find out you had a #15 key? Call who?where?number?

[@negronc14]

Hi, i have a 1989 trans am. The key that came with it doesnt have a chip, its all flat (they changed the cylinder) so how can i check the resistance without original key? Is the resistance all the same in this year and model? Thanks in advance

[@jamesgillis2638]

Sounds like someone already did something to it if you can start the car with a regular key

[@ricksmith8023]

Jim, I'm trying to help my father do this for his '94 Camaro. His security light comes on when he tries to start it. We bought a pack of resistors from Radio Shack. When reading the chip in his key, it reads at 7.51 KΩ of resistance. We wired some resistors in series until we reached 7.61 KΩ, yet the security light still does not go off. We know we have it wired to the correct wires. Can you offer any advice on how to proceed? We'd rather not spend $600 to get it fixed... again.

[@jamesgillis2638]

Rick, a you sure 7 ohms is what's required for your car?

[@joseychele]

+Rick Smith maybe this will help you, I think you need to be at about 7.5.....

[@Mixmeup]

I tried but made a mess. Ended up taking to a Car Stereo Alarm place. Got it done for $100. Kept cutting the wires too short so it was hard to work with. Don't think I ever got the resistors tight enough. Great tutorial however. At least I was able to let them know I knew what was wrong.

[@albinoalonzo8082]

Good practice would be to cut equidistant from both ends, or right in the middle of the cable. That will give you the most lee way on both sides. Once the insulation has been CAREFULLY stripped away (this is the part that most mistakes happen as often a few strand of wire are cut increasing the wires resistance) then take some similar gauge wire (12 gauge, 10 gauge etc..) and extend each end of the wire. This will make testing easier since you'll have whatever length you need, and any additional cutting can be done to the extension instead of the original wire. Once your all done you can either decide to remove the extension or permanently install it with some flux/solder and some heat shrink. I like to do this with short extensions (10 inches or less) as the resistance it adds to the circuit is basically negligible ( especially if you used thicker wire than the original) and leaves you with more room than you started with. Should you ever need to cut that wire again, you can take away from the extension instead of the original.

[@ZionistJewTube1]

Will it be the same yellow wire for all Cadillacs? I have a 98 Cadillac Deville.

[@JamaalRussell]

Can I just use my same Cadillac key with the resistors?

[@WheelsofSteal]

great video! one question though. So the wires coming from your key cylinder are no longer connected to anything? You left the bottom part still plugged in with the bypass?? is this right.?

[@jamesgillis2638]

the glow Squad that's correct

[@big-lv2wt]

Hey Jim I'm doing this to my Cadillac 96 deville I cut the orange Wire I put the resistor and it not working there something else I can try

[@jamesgillis2638]

are you sure the resistance value correct?

[@big-lv2wt]

Yes is correct but it still won't start

[@danmtz7773]

Do watts matter in the resistors? Cuz I see they have 1watt, 1/4watt, 1/8watt etc..

[@lemkelegion]

I have a 1996 chevy camaro, its the same thing right?

[@davidmyers792]

Mann I just wanted to say thank you thank you and thank you. I fixed my caddy for $1.60!@!!!

[@benking9503]

I have a key for a different kind of car ( vauxhall) and I wanted to know if the chips in those cars where just resisters?

[@SadrachernandezG]

what color is the wire on 2003 Chevrolet impala?

[@angiharrison]

Jim is the process the same for a 98 Buick Lesabre?

[@Mcdashiznit]

I purchased a 99 Tahoe with a vandalized column no security light but I can start with a screw driver for 5 to 10 seconds then it cut off can I by pass &start with screwdriver until I get new column with key ? I have orange & pink wires on column fuel pump hum loud .it starts but cut off every time

[@ratagris21]

Great video and for a little to nothing of money, your brief period of your time you get results otherwise with GM you get rid of $500+ dollars and it still doesn't guarantee the issue is fixed.

[@sherellegates9532]

Hi I have a 02 gmc envoy SUV and will this work for my truck causer I'm trying to get my truck back up and running its been down for 2weeks now

[@benking9503]

Hi thanks for the video, I have a question for you please?

[@megahvactech28]

dude, you are the man ! ! !

[@johnlocke2307]

Hey man i have a 95 cadillac seville sts and i got a reading of 1.13k so i got some resistors that came out to the same,so i cut the orange wire off and i out resistors on each side and did not start? what to do?

[@ChipzBlanco]

man thanks i have the a deville but it said the same thing as your sons car thanks that saving me money i dont have

[@Ted5758]

Good job! Tell you camera operator to get used to the 'power zoom' for those close-up shots. Thanks - I hope this works for my '93 Olds Regency 98.

[@deannaangelico5102]

I'm trying to figure out how many watts I need the resistors to be. The resistance on my key is reading .3

[@clarencecage878]

how are you connecting the resistor with, what type of wire?

[@mecorn56]

I see the light. Can't wait to try this. My Sis is driving mine while hers is down. Hope wire is orange on her 99 Cadillac.

[@deejones9974]

my starter fried and I think it activated my anti theft on my 95 Riviera my security light just flashes is it possible that this maybe the issue with my vehicle I replaced the battery and the starter and it's still not turning

[@s.akinribido5894]

what wattage do u use?

[@galegregory341]

1997 Cadillac STS do the same thing to it?? This car runs but needs to bypass the security system not starting

[@nickniemiec704]

my cagillac starts but shut down every thing works tried 15 minut wait same thing will this work with the resistors thanks some say no

[@edburns8637]

Very interesting, thanks.

[@reginaldkelley9516]

Having a hard time finding someone who knows how to bypass the security system in Chicago Reggie any suggestions

[@nancydominguez6394]

Hi my husband has a 2000 Cadillac DeVille he's having the same issue the car doesn't start due to the anti theft system is it still going to be the same wire the orange one for that year

[@piche50]

hey this is Darlene in Canada love the video but my question is what happens if my key shows 0.00 OHM ? on ohm ? :(

[@jamesgillis2638]

maybe your touching the pins in the wrong place. You can call dealer and ask what is the resistance value for your key.

[@piche50]

Jim Gillis A big thank you Jim...once I figured out how to turn my hubby's OHM meter on properly LOL I found it quick.... after Cadi sitting for three months tried this and worked like a charm .... :) very happy son here in Canada as well.

[@robertsilverman9937]

Goood video, Thanks!

[@lesliefisk8655]

thank you i do have that problem with my 1989 Cadillac Eldorado i didn't see how you put it back together

[@napoleondelane7145]

Will bypassing the security system will that stop you from being able to use the auto door and trunk buttons I would assume yes if the security is cleared but I want to no

[@jamesgillis2638]

Your trunk, lock & unlock key will still work

[@napoleondelane7145]

What about the Pass key 3

[@jamesgillis2638]

No the passkey will be bypass.

[@shaqrockwell7448]

I have a 2002 Buick regal and I have been working on it but I have a Orange wire but not 2white wires coming so what do I do now

[@22tonyyoung]

Will this work on 2001 monte carlo

[@nickniemiec704]

can you use the same key from the car

[@jamesgillis2638]

Yes

[@kathleenschultheis2874]

we took off the dashboard and there is a metal plate Where are the wires

[@hraines010]

HEY MAN I DID THE BYPASS ON MY 96 IMPALA AND NOW WHEN I OPEN MY DOORS MY INTERIOR LIGHT DONT COME ON IS THIS BECAUSE OF THE BYPASS?

[@jedaiah777]

Thanks, I have a 97' Buick Riviera although the Lock smith is on his way if he's talking anything more than 300 total I'll doing this... I am 100 percent sure we have the same problem well had, I'll be reaching out if I have to do it....Great post easy to follow

[@ICOTLG567]

Nice share Israel

[@kwesihenderson9633]

great video..I think you can also get VATS ant theft disabled..if you send PCM computer sent out. but its more $$

[@robertmoffatt8975]

what wattage resistor did you use was it 1/4 1/2 1 watt

[@jamesgillis2638]

1/4 watt

[@robertmoffatt8975]

thanks bypassed it and still the same thing/

[@yeseniaerebia6794]

Does the security light stay on After you do this?

[@jamesgillis2638]

It's been over three years since I created this video. I honestly don't remember if the light stayed on or not.

[@MJJR813]

Thanks brother. I'm gonna try this on my park ave. Be cool how you be cool. Peace✌