Anti-Theft System - Forced Entry System: Description

Anti-theft system consists of a controller, protective switches, alarm relay and starter interrupt relay (some models).

The controller on Corvette models is located behind right side of instrument panel. The protective switches are located in door, trunk and hatch locks.

Corvette model are equipped with a 2-part theft deterrent system. First, the horn is used as an alarm to deter any forced entry. Second, an engine-start disable Vehicle Anti-Theft System (VATS), operates when a method other than the proper key is used to start engine. Separate system checks and diagnostics are used for evaluation of this combined theft deterrent system. See Figure .