Chevrolet Impala VATS Disable / Delete Service

If your Chevrolet Impala will not start due to a failed VATS key or ignition problem, the Vehicle Anti-Theft System (VATS) is often the cause. Our VATS disable and delete service permanently removes the immobilizer requirement from your ECM/PCM, allowing your Impala to start and run without needing a resistor key or functioning VATS system.

What MoPower Can Offer

• Permanently remove VATS security from your Chevrolet Impala ECM/PCM
• VIN rewritten back into the ECM/PCM for a seamless factory match
• Fixes no-start conditions caused by failed keys, ignition, or swapped computers
• Plug-and-play PCM install – no dealer key programming required

How VATS Works

The Chevrolet Impala, like many GM vehicles, was equipped with the Vehicle Anti-Theft System requiring a resistor pellet in the ignition key. If the correct resistance is not detected, the ECM/PCM disables fuel and spark, preventing the engine from starting. Our VATS delete service removes this lock, restoring normal plug-and-play operation.

• Failed or missing VATS keys cause no-start issues
• Deleting the system allows normal use of standard or replacement keys
• Applies to 1994–2005 Chevrolet Impala models with VATS

Security Light Woes

After VATS delete, the security light may remain illuminated on some Impala dashboards. If this happens, the only solution is to remove the bulb or LED from the cluster.

Plug-and-Play Installation

Most customers can install a VATS-deleted ECM/PCM with no additional programming. In rare cases, a global DTC clear may be required before the vehicle will start.

Service Details

• You must ship your ECM/PCM to MoPower Calibrations
• We only charge return shipping — customer covers shipping to us
• Turnaround time: 2–3 business days after receiving your ECM
• Please include your Full Name, Return Address, and VIN number with your ECM