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GM Pass-Key III+ / Modern VATS Delete (2006-2015) in Ohio

Ship your module from Columbus or anywhere in Ohio — we typically complete the work in 24 hours and ship it back at the return speed you choose at checkout — standard to overnight.

$350 flat Typical 24-Hour Turnaround ~2 day USPS from OH
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Why Ohio customers mail in gm pass-key iii+ / modern vats delete (2006-2015)

Ohio has roughly 9.5 million registered vehicles, and trucks, SUVs & imports make up much of what Columbus-area shops and owners mail us. Domestic work like gm pass-key iii+ / modern vats delete (2006-2015) runs high-volume across Ohio — we see a steady stream out of Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati. Cross-region northeast — about 2 days each way.

Metros we serve in Ohio

ColumbusClevelandCincinnatiToledo

Ohio at a glance

  • ~9.5M registered vehicles statewide
  • Most common: trucks, SUVs & imports
  • Ohio requires emissions testing (E-Check) only in the seven-county Cleveland-Akron area; the rest of the state is exempt.

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

Shipping timeline — Ohio ↔ Arlington TX

USPS Priority routes northeast through the Central network; typically 2 days. Typical round-trip from Columbus or anywhere in Ohio:

  1. Day 0

    You ship

    USPS Priority from OH, ~$11

  2. Day 2

    We receive

    Workshop opens + inspects

  3. Day 3

    Work done

    Typical 24-hour bench turnaround

  4. ~Day 5

    Back to you

    Return speed you chose at checkout

Ohio FAQ

Common questions from customers shipping from Ohio.

How long does shipping take from Ohio to your Arlington TX workshop?
USPS Priority Mail from Columbus, OH reaches our Arlington workshop in about 2 business days. USPS Priority routes northeast through the Central network; typically 2 days. We start work the same day your module arrives and typically ship back next business day at the return speed you chose at checkout.
How much does it cost to ship a module from Ohio?
USPS Priority flat-rate from Ohio to Arlington TX runs about $11. The customer pays shipping to us; return shipping back to Ohio is selected at checkout — $24.95 standard (3-5 business days), $54.95 UPS 2-Day, or $94.95 UPS Next Day Air, flat nationwide. Cross-region northeast — about 2 days each way.
Do you accept gm pass-key iii+ / modern vats delete (2006-2015) modules from Ohio?
Yes — we receive modules from Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo and the rest of Ohio regularly. With about 9.5 million registered vehicles statewide, trucks, SUVs & imports are the bulk of what we see from Ohio.
Is there a gm pass-key iii+ / modern vats delete (2006-2015) shop in Columbus I should use instead?
Most Columbus shops don't keep the bench equipment for gm pass-key iii+ / modern vats delete (2006-2015) — they'd forward the module to a specialist anyway, which adds a markup and a middleman. Going direct to us is usually faster and cheaper. Cross-region northeast — about 2 days each way.
Does Ohio vehicle inspection or emissions testing affect this service?
Ohio requires emissions testing (E-Check) only in the seven-county Cleveland-Akron area; the rest of the state is exempt. Our service is bench module programming only — you remain responsible for your vehicle's compliance with all Ohio and federal requirements.
Do you need proof of ownership?
Yes. Any anti-theft modification requires proof you own the vehicle or are authorized by the owner (registration or title photo). We decline jobs without it.
Is this the same as your $250 GM VATS Delete?
No. That service covers the 1986-2005 resistor-pellet VATS system. This one covers the newer Pass-Key III+ transponder immobilizer on Global A ECMs (2006-2015). GM's tools still call the ECM-side check "VATS" on these controllers, which is why both names appear here — but the work, the controllers, and the price are different.

Full details

See the complete GM Pass-Key III+ / Modern VATS Delete (2006-2015) service page

Compatibility list, what it fixes / doesn't fix, shipping instructions, warranty.

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Ship from Ohio today

Pay now, get the Arlington TX shipping address by email, drop it in the mail. Full round-trip from Columbus: about a week.

(817) 678-3252