GM Pass-Key III+ Immobilizer Delete — ECM-Side VATS Off for E39 / E39A and Other Global A ECMs
Security light, crank-no-start, or a swapped ECM on a 2006-2015 GM that still demands immobilizer authorization? We remove the ECM-side Pass-Key III+ (VATS) check on supported E-series controllers — verified from your ECM label before you ship.
Sending several modules? Add them all — one box, one return-shipping charge.
2006-2015 GM Global A ECMs with Pass-Key III+ — E39/E39A primary; E38/E67/E37/E78/E92 case-by-case; verified by ECM label + VIN before you ship. Global B (2019+) not offered.
How It Works
Three simple steps. Hundreds of mail-in jobs completed for shops, locksmiths, and DIY pros.
Pay & Get Address
Click "Order Now", pay securely online. We email shipping address + instructions within minutes.
Ship Your Module
Pack per the instructions and ship to Arlington. USPS goes to our PO Box; UPS and FedEx must use the street address. Customer pays shipping to us.
Receive in 1-2 Days
Work completed within 24 hours of receipt. Ships back next business day at the return speed you chose at checkout — standard to overnight. Tracking emailed.
What You Get
- ECM-side Pass-Key III+ / VATS authorization removed at the calibration level
- Engine runs without waiting for the immobilizer handshake — swapped ECMs, lost-key and engine-swap builds start
- Full OBD-II + emissions readiness retained (anti-theft is independent of emissions)
- Original ECM data archived 90 days for reversal
- ECM part number + software verified against your VIN BEFORE you ship
- Typical 24-hour bench turnaround after arrival
- Return shipping your choice at checkout — standard, 2-day, or overnight
- Photo of completed work
Compatibility
Confirm your part matches one of the variants below before ordering. Not sure? Text us a photo and we'll verify.
Primary — E39 / E39A (3.0L / 3.6L DI V6)
Case-by-case (verified first)
Not this service
Will This Fix My Problem?
Honest answer: here's exactly what this service fixes — and what it doesn't.
Fixes:
- ✓Cranks but won't start with the security light on after a used/swapped ECM was installed
- ✓Starts and stalls after 1-2 seconds (immobilizer authorization rejected)
- ✓All keys lost on a Pass-Key III+ car where dealer relearn is not an option
- ✓BCM / immobilizer handshake failure immobilizing the engine
- ✓LFX / LLT / LS engine swap into a chassis with no Pass-Key III+ BCM (standalone or race builds)
- ✓Failed dealer / tool immobilizer relearn left the ECM locked
Won't fix:
- ✗No-crank conditions (starter, battery, neutral safety — unrelated to the ECM)
- ✗BCM-side functions: the BCM remains part of the security architecture and is not modified
- ✗Mechanical fuel / spark / compression faults
- ✗1986-2005 resistor-key VATS (different service) or Passlock cluster-based systems
- ✗Global B (2019+) controllers
Text a photo of your ECM label first — we confirm before you pay
Because this depends on the exact controller and operating system, we confirm every job before anything ships: text us a clear photo of the ECM case label, your VIN, and what the car currently does. If the label shows a supported controller and the calibration exposes the function, we tell you to order; if not, you've lost nothing. A used ECM that cranks-no-start may also be a candidate for cloning your original instead — we'll say which fits.
Text us the ECM label + VINShipping Instructions
These details are also emailed to you the moment your payment clears.
We buy and email you a prepaid inbound label, so shipping it to us costs you nothing. Return shipping is selected and paid at checkout — Standard $24.95 (3–5 days), UPS 2-Day $54.95, or UPS overnight $94.95. Ship the ECM only — no keys needed.
What to include in your box
- The ECM (engine control module) — after we have confirmed the label + VIN by text
- A note with your VIN and exactly what the vehicle currently does
- Printed order confirmation
- Proof of ownership (registration or title photo) for anti-theft work
- Your name, return address, and phone number
Ship to
Auto Module Lab
If shipping USPS
PO Box 120241
Arlington, TX 76012
If shipping UPS or FedEx
1009 Oakwood Ln # 120241
Arlington, TX 76012
Both shipping labels — to the lab and back to you — are purchased the moment you order. Your prepaid inbound label (already addressed) arrives by email; the return ships on the speed you chose at checkout.
Need to perform this job remotely?
Get an Auto Module Lab Remote Programming Kit and have our technicians program supported vehicles from your shop — the car stays on your lift and nothing gets posted.
Buy the interface once — program with us anytime. Supported procedures vary by vehicle, module, OEM software and security requirements.
Frequently Asked
Still have a question? Text us — replies in minutes.
Is this the same as your $250 GM VATS Delete?
Will the security light and every anti-theft function disappear?
Why do you need the ECM label before I order?
Do I need to send keys or the BCM?
Does this affect emissions or readiness monitors?
Can it be reversed?
Do you need proof of ownership?
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Where we serve GM Pass-Key III+ / Modern VATS Delete (2006-2015)
Mail-in means nationwide — we accept modules from all 50 states and DC from our Arlington, Texas lab. See your state, metro, or specific vehicle:
Ready to ship?
$350 flat, typical 24-hour turnaround. Pay now, get the shipping address by email, drop it in the mail. Your module is back on your bench within a week.