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  1. #1 Is there a way to turn VATS OFF? 2002 GTP w/broken key 
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    Told my son a dozen times to get a spare key cut for his 2002 GTP....I even bought two blanks and they came with the instructions on how to program them...

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    The other night he broke his one and only key off in the ignition.

    I had hoped to use my HPTuners to disable VATS, then just get 2 keys made from the VIN at the dealer, and be done with it...Looking in the tune for the car, I don't see any option for disabling the VATS?

    I don't want to attempt removing the broken key until I have a game plan, since right now it still starts and runs, as long as the other half of the key is also "in" the key switch...

    What are my options here?

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    BOB
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    Set DTC P1626 and P1629 to no error reported under engine diagnostics.
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    Awesome. Thank you! Now to dig the key out...lol
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    Yep no prob i had the same thing happen to me. i cleaned the electrical contacts in ignition switch while i was in there too. It really helps the whole car.
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