OBD is the port which laptops etc can plug in to, I believe OBD protection helps prevent thieves starting cars using signal boosters for advanced key cars (ie key signal detected means the car starts).What does this even mean?
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OBD is the port which laptops etc can plug in to, I believe OBD protection helps prevent thieves starting cars using signal boosters for advanced key cars (ie key signal detected means the car starts).
Also prevents thieves messing about with the electronics to start it, if they do it's detected and then the tracking company alert you etc
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I've got a tracker which comes with OBD protection. As I understand it, it prevents tampering and if someone does it immediately alerts my tracker company who then alerts me, I can then check on my car / call the police etc. *Touch wood* I haven't had to test it out, and don't hope to.Yes that’s it. I’ve had a few friends had their cars nicked or attempted theft by either thieves breaking into the house and steeling keys or a copy key created and hacking the OBD to take the car. The latter meaning no entry is required to the property.
It bothers me a little that this is becoming popular. My house is pretty well protected but I’m concerned about when I park up elsewhere that I may come back to no car.
For those who have a car that stands out what have they done to protect the OBD risk?
For example I hear you can get an OBD lock box or relocate the OBD port to another location!
https://www.obdportector.com/Hi Guys
What has everyone done in regards to OBD theft protection for their cars?
OBD = On Board Diagnostic port. It's the socket under the dash that connects to the car's electronic systems. Fitting extra security restricts access to it.What does this even mean?
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Relocate your port by buying an OBD extension cable from eBay. Unclip your OBD port and connect the extension, tape it up and run the extended cable to your chosen new location, done. You could also buy a replacement port to act as a dummy. Some people connect 12v to all the pins
knowing how forgetful I get I would forget about it going to the dealership and it fry there £££££££ vag machineSupply 12v to the wrong pins on a diagnostic tool will normally be enough to do the trick
Supply 12v to the wrong pins on a diagnostic tool will normally be enough to do the trick
Think it's more the fact you'd keep your keys in the pouch overnight so thieves can't pick up the signal while you sleep. As I understand it.Is the protective pouch not just a bit of advertising gimmick to get you to buy it?
Surely at some point you need to press the button or take it out to unlock your car and it will be at this point where the crooks will pick up the signal.
Like most things where there’s a will there’s a way.
Think it's more the fact you'd keep your keys in the pouch overnight so thieves can't pick up the signal while you sleep. As I understand it.
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Is the protective pouch not just a bit of advertising gimmick to get you to buy it?
Surely at some point you need to press the button or take it out to unlock your car and it will be at this point where the crooks will pick up the signal.
Like most things where there’s a will there’s a way.
I have one mate, fantastic bit of kit.Thinking about the Autowatch Ghost at the moment or are you asking for more security systems