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to: MARK HOFMANN
from: TOM WALKER
date: 2011-12-14 07:52:00
subject: Re: Possible electrical p

MH>RW> There is a RF chip in the steering column that is related to your
MH>RW> security
MH>RW> system, but I'm told you can't fix it yourself. You can/should take it t
MH>RW> a Ford dealer and they can scan the CPU to find your problem and fix it
MH>RW> for you. I'd ask them to diable it if they can...

MH>That makes sense.  My daughter told me that sometimes when she hits a bump,
MH>will trip the alarm system.  Then juggling with the keys on the ignition, it
MH>will go back off.  I guess it isn't as simple as just removing it.. That wou
MH>probably disable the car, completely.

MH>RW> I found the RF chip and it's location, but the schamtics didn't load, so
MH>RW> I
MH>RW> can't tell you much more about it.

MH>I appreciate your efforts!

MH>RW> I'm told by two mechanics (Chevrolet manager and a service-man) that you
MH>RW> can't fix it... Knowing them like I do, I'd trust their word on it.

MH>That is fine.. I know we would be happy if we could just disable it, but tha
MH>doesn't sound like an easy task.

Do a GOOGLE Search for:   VATS Bypass

There is information and several solutions avialble.

VATS stands for Vehicle Antotheft System.
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