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The following is a list of vehicles, which are reported to be equipped with a transponder based anti-theft system.

                                Disclaimer

This is intended for information purpose only.  The information is based on available published references from many sources and has not been independently verified by us.  WHEN IN DOUBT, CONTACT THE ORIGINAL DEALER OF SALE, PROVIDE THEM WITH THE VIN, AND VERIFY IF THE VEHICLEIS TRANSPONDER EQUIPPED AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT OR AS AN OPTION.

Due to the ongoing changes to the transponder list there is no order.  Please look the entire list over for the vehicle that you are in question of. 

Ken Vitty, V.P. of Auto & Technical Forensic Division.

Domestic:                                                     Imports:

Chevrolet Venture 1999+ Imports  
Buick LeSabre 2000+ BMW  (all Models) 3,5,7&8 1996+
Buick Park Avenue 1997+ Acura 3.2 RL 1997+
Chrysler Cirrus 1999+ Acura CL/TL 1999+
Chrysler Concord 1998+ Acura NSX 1997+
Chrysler LHS 1998+ Honda Prelube 1997+
Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001+ Honda Insight 2000+
Chrysler Sebring conv. 1998+ Infinity (some models) 1997+
Chrysler Sebring Coupe/Sedan 2001+ Jaguar SXJ-XK Type 1998+
Chrysler 300M-LHS 1999+ Mercedes Benz (all Models) 1997+
Chrysler Town & Country 2001+ Nissian Altima 2000+
Dodge Avenger 2001+ Nissian Maxima 1999+
Dodge Caravan 2001+ Nissian Pathfinder 1999+
Dodge Dakota 2001+ Mitsubishi Diamante 2000+
Dodge Durango 2001+ Mitsubishi Eclipse/Spyder 2000+
Dodge Intrepid 1998+ Mitsubishi Galante 2000+
Dodge Neon 2000+ Mitsubishi Montero Sport 2000+
Dodge Stratus 1999+ Mitsubishi Montero 2001+
Ford Mustang 1996.5+ Rover 1997+
Ford Taurus LX/SHO 1996+ Saab 1999+
Chevrolet Avaianche 2001+ Nissan Xterra 2000+
Chrysler New Yorker 2001+ Nissan Sentra 2000+
Daewoo Nubira 2001 Acura MDX 2001
Daewoo Lanos 2001 Lexus LS400 1998+
Daewoo Leganza 2001 Lexus GS 300-400-430 And Sc 300-400-430 ES300 1998+
Buick Rendezvous 2001+ Lexus RX 300-LX470 1999+
Ford Expedition 1997+ Porsche Boxter 1997+
Ford Crown Victoria 1998+ Toyota 4-Runner LTD 1999+
Ford Explorer 1998+ Toyota Avalon XLS 1998+
Ford Windstar 1999+ Toyota Camry XLE , LE 1998+
Ford F series P/U 1999+ Toyota Sienna, Landcruiser 1998+
Ford Ranger P/U 1999+ Toyota Solara XLE, LE 1999+
Ford Focus 2000+ Toyota Sequoia 2001
Ford Escape 2001+ Toyota Prius 2001+
Ford Excursion 2000+ Toyota MR2 Spyder 2000+
Ford Thunderbird 2001+ Toyota Highlander 2001
Jeep grand Cherokee 1998 optional 99-02 standard 1998+ Volkswagon  

See botom of page

 1999+
Jeep Cherokee 1998+ Honda CRV 2002
Jeep Wrangler 1998+ Acura Integra 2000+
Lincoln Navigator 1997+ Acura 3.2TL 1999+
Lincoln Mark 8 1997+ Acura RSX 2002
Lincoln Continental 1998+ Acura 2.2-2.3-3.0 1998+
Lincoln Town Car 1998+ Acura 3.5 1996+
Lincoln LS 2000+ Acura 2.5TL    1999+
Mazda Miata 2001+ Audi A6- S6-A8-S8 2001+
Mazda Tribute 2001+ Audi Allroad 2001+
Mazda B series P/U 1999+ Audi Quatr S/U 2001+
Mazda 626   V6  1998+ Audi TT 2001+
Mazda MPV ES Models 2000+ Audi A4-S4 2002
Mercury Sable EX 1996+ Honda Accord (sedan, coupe, wagon) 1998+
Mercury Grand Marquis 1998+ Honda Civic  2001+
Mercury Mountaineer 1998+ Honda Del Sol 2001+
Mercury Cougar 1999+ Honda CRX 2001+
Cadillac Catera 1997+ Honda Pilot 2003
Cadillac Seville 1998+ Honda Odyssey 1998+
Cadillac De Ville 2000+ Honda S2000 2000+
Oldsmobile Aurora 2001+ Jaguar  S-X Type 2000+
Oldsmobile Silhouette 1999+ Lexus IS 300 2001+
Pontiac Grand Prix 2000+ Lexus Rx300- LX 470 1999+
Pontiac Montana 2000+ Volkswagon Golf 2000+
Pontiac Bonneville 2000+ Volkswagon GTI 2000+
Pontiac Aztek 2001+ Volkswagon Jetta 2000+
Cadillac CTS 2003 Volkswagon Cabriolet 2000+
Chrysler  Prowler 2001+ Volkswagon Cabrio 2000+
Lincoln Blackwood 2002+ Volkswagon Passat 2000+
Volkswagon Eurovan 2000+
    Volkswagon Beetle 2000+
    Volvo All Models 1999+
    Nissan Fronter P/U 2002
       

GENERAL MOTORS VATS EQUIPPED VEHICLES  by Ken Vitty

The following listed vehicles are equipped with the VATS Anti-theft system.

Cadillac Allante 87-93 Buick Century Wagon 97.5-02
Cadillac Concours/deville 91-99 Buick Lasabre 92-99
Cadillac Brougham/Fleetwood 93-95 Buick Park Ave/Ultra 91-96
Cadillac Seville 89-97 Buick Riviera 90-99
Cadillac Eldorado 89-02 Buick Reatta 1991
Chevrolet Corvette 86-02 Buick Regal 94-02
Chevrolet Camaro 89-02 Buick Roadmaster 94-96
Chevrolet Caprice 95-96 Oldsmobile Aurora 95-99
Chevrolet Impala 95-96 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 94-97
Chevrolet Lumina 95-00 Oldsmobile 88 Royal & LSS 92-99
Chevrolet Monte Carlo 94-99 Oldsmobile Regency 98
Pontiac Bonneville 92-99 Oldsmobile 98 Regency 91-96
Pontiac Firebird 89-02 Oldsmobile Toranado 90-92
Pontiac Formula 89-02 Pontiac GTA 89-02
Pontiac Trans Am 89-02 Pontiac Grand prix 94-96
       

NOTE:  All VATS keys should be tested for a resistance value.  The original factory installed resistance value can be obtained from the dealer by the vehicle VIN on late model vehicles. 

PASS LOCK / MRD Vehicles-By Ken Vitty

The following is a list of GM vehicles that are equipped with the pass lock / MRD Anti Theft system.

CHEVROLET BUICK
Astro Van 98-02 Regal 88-01
Blazer 98-02 OLDSMOBILE
Cavalier 96-02 Achieva 96-98
Envoy 99-02 Alero 99-02
Express Van 98-02 Bravada 98-02
Impala 00-02 Cutlass 97-02
Malibu 99-02 Intrique 98-02
Monte Carlo 00-02 PONTIAC
Safari Van 98-02 Grand Am 99-02
Sonoma Van 98-02 Sunfire 99-02
S10, C/K, Silverado PU 98-02 Vibe 2003
Sierra, Sonoma 98-02 SATURN
Suburban/Tahoe/Yukon 98-02 All Models from 2000+
Trail Blazer 2002    
Avalanch 98-02    
CADILLAC      
Escalade 99-02