BI OBD Protector Anti-Theft Immobiliser for OBD Socket Cover for OBD Interface

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A variety of Ford models have also been targeted, including the previous-generation Fiesta and Focus. Read on for information about what stealing a vehicle using the OBD port actually means, and the measures you can take to protect your car. So, what is an OBD port? Firstly, thieves get into the car by breaking the window in a way that doesn’t set off the ultrasonic alarm sensor. Then they attach a sophisticated reader to the on-board diagnostics connector and once connected they can disable your vehicle immobiliser, de-activate the alarm, code new keys and then drive away! All of this can be done in less than two minutes. Most OBD ports are located on the Right Hand Side of the vehicle on the under trim above your shin! Tech-savvy criminals can use the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port fitted to modern cars to start the car and drive it away.

An On-Board Diagnostics port is a standard connector used to access information from the various sensors and components in a car. Relocating the OBD port from the standard, easily accessible location is a popular option. An OBD wiring extension can be used to reroute the port to a different place on the car (often inside the glovebox). Before the 1990s, some car manufacturers used computer interfaces in the vehicles they made. However, there was no standardization with the old OBD ports in cars. It wasn’t until the California Air Resources Board started to push for standardization that things changed. This requirement meant that all cars in California were required to have OBD capabilities. Standards for these systems, however, weren’t implemented until 1994.Don't underestimate the capacity of a thief to cause damage. If they need to remove trim panels to gain access to components they don't worry about having the correct drivers for the fixing screws, they just rip the whole lot off by force. The rules around OBD ports mean that car manufacturers cannot restrict their access, or make them hard to locate inside a car. For professional car thieves, this delivers a potentially efficient way to steal a vehicle. Of course, there are other measures that can be taken to secure your OBD port like relocating it somewhere else but If that’s not for you then consider getting the OBD-Saver. It was in 1996 that standards were used for the next iteration, known as OBD II or just OBD2. The ports used in vehicles improved greatly and had far more capabilities than their predecessors had. These standards are still in use today. All vehicles sold since that time follow the OBD2 standards. How Could a Thief Use This Technology?

It’s as simple as it sounds. Move the OBD from its most common position in the driver’s footwell to another location in the car.In 2015 it was estimated that 6000 vehicles were stolen just in London by Gangs using “Keyless” Techniques. It affects mainly vehicles with the Keyless Entry system as seen in BMW, VW, Audi and Ford but can also affect regular “key ignition” vehicles too. So How are they doing it? A: The OBDS has been successfully tested and validated by several vehicle manufacturers. No manufacturer raised concerns about the warranty. You can see an example from a well-known manufacturer under this LINK .

The OBD port was removed from the footwell, extended using a High Quality OBD Extension of ours and then relocated into the Glovebox! A simple but effective way of protecting your vehicle’s computer system. Remember the glove-box is just an example of a new location. The extension is 2m long so plenty of different locations around the vehicle that it can go. Diagnostics may be the most important function of OBD equipment, but these tools can also be used to make yourcar go faster.

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A frequency shielding bag or pouch that your key FOB is placed in will prevent the FOB signal from being amplified and copied. Keep in mind that auto manufacturers have learned to combat this style of theft by incorporating a motion sensor in the key FOB. Essentially, when the FOB is motionless for an extended period, it will go to sleep and will stop transmitting any information. New vehicles will soon all have keys with this sleep feature, which will hopefully mitigate this method of theft.