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GM VATS Delete (1986-2005) in Maine
Ship your module from Portland or anywhere in Maine — we complete the work in 24 hours and ship it back with return shipping included.
$150 flat 24-Hour Turnaround ~3-4 day USPS from ME
What you get
- VATS check permanently disabled at the ECM level
- Engine starts with any compatible mechanical key (no resistor pellet needed)
- Original ECM data archived 90 days for reversal if needed
- 24-hour bench turnaround
- Return shipping included
- Photo of completed work
Shipping timeline — Maine ↔ Arlington TX
Typical round-trip from Portland or anywhere in Maine:
Day 0
You ship
USPS Priority from ME, ~$13
Day 3-4
We receive
Workshop opens + inspects
Day 4
Work done
24-hour bench turnaround
~Day 9
Back to you
FREE return shipping
Maine FAQ
Common questions from customers shipping from Maine.
How long does shipping take from Maine to your Arlington TX workshop?
USPS Priority Mail from Portland, ME reaches our Arlington workshop in about 3-4 business days. UPS Ground similar. We start work the same day your module arrives, and ship back next business day with return shipping included.
How much does it cost to ship from Maine?
USPS Priority Mail flat-rate from Maine to Arlington TX runs about $13. Customer pays shipping to us; return shipping back to Maine is included in the $150 service price.
Do you accept modules from Maine?
Yes — we ship to and from all 50 US states including Maine. Our Arlington TX workshop receives modules from Portland and the rest of Maine every week.
Is there a gm vats delete (1986-2005) shop in Portland I should use instead?
Most local Portland shops don't offer gm vats delete (1986-2005) as a bench service — they'd send the part to someone like us anyway. Going direct saves the markup and shortens the timeline. Total round-trip from Portland: typically 5-7 days.
Is this for VATS or Passlock?
VATS — the older resistor-pellet key system used 1986-2005. Passlock (1995+) is different and uses a magnetic Hall sensor in the column. For Passlock issues, see our GM Cluster Upgrade + Mileage Program service.
Will my car still pass emissions / smog?
Yes. VATS is independent of the emissions system. The OBD-I or OBD-II readiness, fuel trims, and emissions codes operate identically to before — only the anti-theft authentication is bypassed.
Do I need to send the key?
No. After VATS delete, any physical key that mechanically turns the ignition will start the car. Existing keys still work; the ECM just stops checking the resistor value.
Full details
See the complete GM VATS Delete (1986-2005) service page
Compatibility list, what it fixes / doesn't fix, shipping instructions, warranty.
Same service from other states:
Ship from Maine today
Pay now, get the Arlington TX shipping address by email, drop it in the mail. Full round-trip from Portland: about a week.