I just bought a 93 Z28 from a salvage auction. It was a theft recovery and came with no ignition key. How can I go about starting this car? If I replace the ignition with a new one I think I'm going to have problems with the vats, I don't have a key to check the resistance so what could I do. Alocal junkyard said the had a steering column out of a 98 camaro with the key and ignition For 40 bucks.Will this work? If I install the new column how can I get it to match the resistance of the vats control box? I want to start it and see how it runs thanks for any help
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You can do what some other people have done in the past-get a collection of resistors, so you can make up all 15 of the possible resistances of the key pellet and try them one at a time.Rob B 95Z A4 Tech Page (Part numbers / locations, how to's, schematics, DTC's...) Home Page - shbox.com
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Skip the buying multiple resistors buy a POT or potentiometer (adjustible Resistor). Use a multi-meter to test the resistance till its at one of the 15 and test, if it dont work go to the next value, if it dont work.... well you get the idea. it wont work forever, just to start it a few times, as they can easily change resistance. When I got my car painted the body shop lost the keys and had to replace my ignition cylinder on my 89 VATs equiped formula. I got them by with a POT until the GM guy came with a "special resistance tester" for the car, Which happened to be the same fluke meter I own.
Eric W.
89 Firebird Formula WS6
Accel/Lingenfelter Super Ram
6.2L/382.97 ci
Custom PROM Dyno tuned
WCT-5 speed
BW 9-bolt Posi 3.45
Boss MS 18" Rims
Headman Headers 1 5/8 Ceramic Coated
Custom Dual exhaust
1LE upgrade
Custom Temperature / Navigation Rear View Mirror
In a constant state of upgrade!
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Originally posted by paxton350get a start switch and hook it to start solenoid and starter to complete the circuit. make sure battery is charged, i mean that is if you just want to start it and see how it runs...Tracy
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1994 Z28 M6 Convertible
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Originally posted by TraceZThis wont work. The PCM will not provide fuel or spark without the key pelet.
Eric W.
89 Firebird Formula WS6
Accel/Lingenfelter Super Ram
6.2L/382.97 ci
Custom PROM Dyno tuned
WCT-5 speed
BW 9-bolt Posi 3.45
Boss MS 18" Rims
Headman Headers 1 5/8 Ceramic Coated
Custom Dual exhaust
1LE upgrade
Custom Temperature / Navigation Rear View Mirror
In a constant state of upgrade!
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a72nova
93 ignition
Thanks I went the obvious route and went to the dealer and gave them my vin but it isn't registered in my name because It takes a couple of weeks for the auction to send the paper work, But I did have a recipt that had the vin number and my name on it and with some convincing it worked and they cut me a key. Thanks for all the replys. I'll try to start it tommorrow due to dead battery.
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