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

Ship your module from Providence or anywhere in Rhode Island — 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 ~3 day USPS from RI
Text Before You Buy

Why Rhode Island customers mail in gm pass-key iii+ / modern vats delete (2006-2015)

Rhode Island has roughly 0.8 million registered vehicles, and European luxury (BMW, Mercedes, Audi) make up much of what Providence-area shops and owners mail us. Domestic work like gm pass-key iii+ / modern vats delete (2006-2015) runs high-volume across Rhode Island — we see a steady stream out of Providence, Warwick, Cranston. Cross-country northeast — about 3 days each way.

Metros we serve in Rhode Island

ProvidenceWarwickCranstonPawtucket

Rhode Island at a glance

  • ~0.8M registered vehicles statewide
  • Most common: European luxury (BMW, Mercedes, Audi)
  • Rhode Island requires a biennial combined safety and OBD-II emissions inspection statewide.

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 — Rhode Island ↔ Arlington TX

USPS Priority routes northeast through the New England network; typically 3 days. Typical round-trip from Providence or anywhere in Rhode Island:

  1. Day 0

    You ship

    USPS Priority from RI, ~$13

  2. Day 3

    We receive

    Workshop opens + inspects

  3. Day 4

    Work done

    Typical 24-hour bench turnaround

  4. ~Day 7

    Back to you

    Return speed you chose at checkout

Rhode Island FAQ

Common questions from customers shipping from Rhode Island.

How long does shipping take from Rhode Island to your Arlington TX workshop?
USPS Priority Mail from Providence, RI reaches our Arlington workshop in about 3 business days. USPS Priority routes northeast through the New England network; typically 3 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 Rhode Island?
USPS Priority flat-rate from Rhode Island to Arlington TX runs about $13. The customer pays shipping to us; return shipping back to Rhode Island 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-country northeast — about 3 days each way.
Do you accept gm pass-key iii+ / modern vats delete (2006-2015) modules from Rhode Island?
Yes — we receive modules from Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket and the rest of Rhode Island regularly. With about 0.8 million registered vehicles statewide, European luxury (BMW, Mercedes, Audi) are the bulk of what we see from Rhode Island.
Is there a gm pass-key iii+ / modern vats delete (2006-2015) shop in Providence I should use instead?
Most Providence 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-country northeast — about 3 days each way.
Does Rhode Island vehicle inspection or emissions testing affect this service?
Rhode Island requires a biennial combined safety and OBD-II emissions inspection statewide. Our service is bench module programming only — you remain responsible for your vehicle's compliance with all Rhode Island and federal requirements.
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.
Will the security light and every anti-theft function disappear?
The ENGINE will no longer depend on the immobilizer authorization — that is what makes it start. The BCM remains part of the vehicle's security architecture and is not modified, so we don't promise every security indicator or function goes away. If the security light matters to you, tell us the exact symptom when you text the label.

Full details

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

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Ship from Rhode Island today

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

(817) 678-3252