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Originally Posted by TFENT
I am really curious about this 10 min delay security thing.
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I think with the VATS system, if a start attempt is made and the CCM does not see the proper pre-programed resistance ( our key pellet ) the system shuts off the fuel pumps for a time period ( not sure how long ). I also understand that any further attempts at starting without the proper pellet will just extend the "no fuel" time period. I think this spoils any attempts to "hot wire" the car? I'm not exactly sure about the last statement, but it seems logical to me?
Anyway, once the VATS is engaged, the only way to defeat it is to have the right key+pellet; or wait the 10 mins to try to start the car using what method I have no idea, maybe by-passing the VATS entirely? I guess I'd better keep my day job as I would starve as a car thief!
FWIW The dash being scrambled + the lights flashing sure sounds like an electrical supply issue ( or a ground issue ) to me. My dash did that when my battery was stone discharged ( I cooked it up & all was fine again )...total jibberish on the LCD + security light flashed. I assume that the power block just aft of the battery has good connections? I suppose if the clutch switch over heats would it mimic a bad connection like a short ( lights flashing & LCD scrambled? ), but that would only apply to starting the car. I think once running, the clutch sw is out of the circuit? We have fuseable links, but can they become intermittent under load? The thing that bothers me is the described volt gauge behavior, it sure sounds like the regulator is maybe going down...not failed totally, but going. That maybe a separate issue though. You can measure the output at the alt terminal with a VOM as you use different systems.
Sorry, I'm not much help. I hate electrical issues!
Tom