VATS issues, hmmm.... - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

rkreigh · 09-09-2015

It's almost like vette jealousy. I took the 68 convertible (for sale) to carlisle this year and the LPE LSV has had very intermittent VATS issues ever since. (it's my faithful steed going to carlilsle for many years)

about every blue moon, I put the key in and the security light stays on and the car won't start. only seems to happen after the car has been driven once and won't restart.

It's happened about 3 times in the last 2 weeks and car has to sit for 10 min or so before retrying.

the only time this happened to me before was with another 95 ZR-1 and "so I thought" pulling the ECM fuse would clear it (that little trick doesn't work I guess)

time to dig up the factory manual but I have a few questions

1. sounds like the key might be going bad and the resistor isn't making contact. I do have a spare key and that one has worked for me in the past but only after having the car sit for a few minutes (like 20 or so). my "primary key" ALWAYS works when the car is first started cold.

2. it only seems to happen after the car has been driven - doesn't seem to matter if it's a short or long trip.

3. security light is ALWAYS on with the key in so I'm pretty sure it's VATS when I hit the no start condition.

4. only other weird thing is BOTH power door locks are inoperative (all the time). I checked the fuse but maybe a relay or something else is causing the vats to have a fit.

5. if I wait for 10 min or so the car seems to recognize the key fine, security light goes out, and she starts up with a roar.

6. it's only preventing ME from stealing the car and not really helping me get home, so far I haven't been stranded, but I see it coming.

7. I do hear the tell tale honk from the key fob when leaving the car, but obviously the power locks aren't working so that might cause it to go crazy.

8. did I mention I hate this goofy key fob and how the C4 locks and unlocks and honks (I know, different settings).

any tips are appreciated! I thought about a wacky VATS bypass but probably should fix it as GM intended. these kind of gizmos are more annoying than anything to me !!! the 95 is my daily right now (don't ask) so any advice is appreciated!

09-09-2015	#1
rkreigh Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Alex VA Posts: 1,080	VATS issues, hmmm.... It's almost like vette jealousy. I took the 68 convertible (for sale) to carlisle this year and the LPE LSV has had very intermittent VATS issues ever since. (it's my faithful steed going to carlilsle for many years) about every blue moon, I put the key in and the security light stays on and the car won't start. only seems to happen after the car has been driven once and won't restart. It's happened about 3 times in the last 2 weeks and car has to sit for 10 min or so before retrying. the only time this happened to me before was with another 95 ZR-1 and "so I thought" pulling the ECM fuse would clear it (that little trick doesn't work I guess) time to dig up the factory manual but I have a few questions 1. sounds like the key might be going bad and the resistor isn't making contact. I do have a spare key and that one has worked for me in the past but only after having the car sit for a few minutes (like 20 or so). my "primary key" ALWAYS works when the car is first started cold. 2. it only seems to happen after the car has been driven - doesn't seem to matter if it's a short or long trip. 3. security light is ALWAYS on with the key in so I'm pretty sure it's VATS when I hit the no start condition. 4. only other weird thing is BOTH power door locks are inoperative (all the time). I checked the fuse but maybe a relay or something else is causing the vats to have a fit. 5. if I wait for 10 min or so the car seems to recognize the key fine, security light goes out, and she starts up with a roar. 6. it's only preventing ME from stealing the car and not really helping me get home, so far I haven't been stranded, but I see it coming. 7. I do hear the tell tale honk from the key fob when leaving the car, but obviously the power locks aren't working so that might cause it to go crazy. 8. did I mention I hate this goofy key fob and how the C4 locks and unlocks and honks (I know, different settings). any tips are appreciated! I thought about a wacky VATS bypass but probably should fix it as GM intended. these kind of gizmos are more annoying than anything to me !!! the 95 is my daily right now (don't ask) so any advice is appreciated! Last edited by rkreigh; 09-09-2015 at 12:43 PM.