How to remove GM VATS passkey passlock system from GM cars

SOURCE: Car won't start lost key i want to know how to start with a passkey

Here is the solution to your problem in details, this is a great write-up to completely bypass the VATS/Passkey system. It's quite easy and saved my car: http://newrockies.ca/vatsbypass

Joe Taylor

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• Posted on Aug 14, 2011

SOURCE: where is the VATS/Passlock/passkey located

Your car has the Passlock system. There are several parts to this system. The Transponder key, the ignition lock cylinder that reads this key and receives the signal from the transponder key, and the Theft Deterrent Module that receives the signal from the ignition and then allows the starter to start or the injectors to squirt... The TDM is most likely under the dash directly behind the glove box. You will have to take the glove box off, get near the floor, and look straight up under the dash for the TDM. It will be sideways screwed to a piece of frame. This is just a guess, as i have done several Buick Regals and one Pontiac Grand Prix and these cars are basically very similar and were in the same spot. Ive never done an Achieva. (that i can remember) For pictures of these parts and some info on these systems, go to this link.

http://vatspasslockpasskeysecurityhelp.yolasite.com/