What are Immobilizers? Immobilizers are electronic devices fitted to a vehicle in order to prevent the engine from operating unless the proper key is used. It is one of the primary security features that many vehicles are manufactured with today and has greatly reduced the number of vehicle thefts in the US because it prevents the “hot wiring” of the vehicle even when access has been gained.
Interestingly enough, immobilizers are required equipment in numerous vehicles worldwide due to the fact that they have greatly reduced Vehicular theft. A static computer code was utilized on earlier models in the vehicle’s ignition key. An RFID, or “Radio Frequency Identification module that was looped around the barrel of the vehicle’s door lock barrel was then checked against the ECU (Engine Control Unit) to see if they matched. If there wasn’t a match, or the code was not recognized, this ECU prohibits the flow of fuel and will not allow the ignition process to happen. Continue reading ‘Immobilizers Re-Flashing: How To Save Money’ »