how do i disable or completely remove the vats system or passkey 2 on my 1995 olds 98 without the key?

Asked by Panamera_2436 Feb 07, 2017 at 09:11 PM about the 1995 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 4 Dr Regency Elite Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

my keys were lost to my car and my husband tried to just bust out the ignition
and start it with a screwdriver he didnt realize the chip in the key would not
allow him to do that. i dont have the money to get a new steering column or
ignition and key. so how do i disable the vats system without the key so i can
start my car ?

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Rowefast answered 7 years ago

Your screwed until you can get it to the dealer.

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KenF answered 7 years ago

The "chip" in a VATs key is a resistor, the lock cylinder looks for a specific resistance from that key. You can buy a new VATs ignition lock cylinder mated to new keys.

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