Trying to avoid chevrolegs and hitchhiking

[Laserman]

Nothing to see here anymore. Bye!

[TheMechanic]

Yikes. A shop that says a 2000 is to "new"?
You need a scan tool. It will likely have a VAT's code. If it does you have the choice to perform the diagnostic to a failed component or yes, you could use HP tuners to turn of VAT's. If that is the problem. If you have zero experience than I suggest never using it on your daily driver. Stick to the weekend ride or get an experienced tuner to create the "tune" for you.

[Laserman]

Byyyyye!

[blindsquirrel]

If your only option is to fix it yourself, you're going to need service manuals and diagnostic tools.

[Laserman]

I have manuals and already have diagnosed the problem. I'm also obviously fixing it myself. Thanks for your wonderful help, I won't be back to this forum!

[blindsquirrel]

Wait, so we told you to do what you were already doing, and that's somehow rude? I think what you're really upset about is that the world isn't still 1973 or whatever.