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    Default VATs question

    How does the VATs relearn work? Does the ECM get a "Password" from the BCM, thus allowing the engine to start, the BCM get a "Password" from the ECM, or do they make up a "Password" and share it between them?

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    BCM has the master password, the ECM 'learns' the password.
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    Then is it possible for more than one ECM to be married to the BCM so if swapped out, they won't have to be relinked?

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    You can disable the security {G1201} Anti Theft Configuration.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nevinsb View Post
    You can disable the security {G1201} Anti Theft Configuration.
    Yes, I realize this.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cougar281 View Post
    Then is it possible for more than one ECM to be married to the BCM so if swapped out, they won't have to be relinked?
    Yes! As long as you don't reset the relink in the ECM and it's learned the BCM password. You can have as many ECM linked to the BCM/vehicle as you want.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nevinsb View Post
    You can disable the security {G1201} Anti Theft Configuration.
    This is not a cure all for VATS.
    Some vehicles have the fuel and ignition directly tied to the BCM
    and unless you rewire these the BCM is going to dictate whether or not
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