VEHICLE SECURITY
101:
Key Code Systems
 
Factory-installed key code systems are now standard on almost
all new General Motors, Ford, Chrysler and Toyota vehicles,
but this easily-overpowered technology often gives vehicle owners
a false sense of security. A key
code system has a miniature transponder embedded in the ignition
key head. The computer transmits a radio signal to the key,
which then returns an ID number. If the on-board computer
recognizes that ID, it enables the ignition and starting system.
Most people feel this is a foolproof system as the key must
match the computer.
Less sophisticated thieves us a process called 'computer
swapping.' They go to junkyards and buy a computer with the
matching key (or 'borrow' them from a friend with the same
car). Then they break into the car, pop open the hood, unplug
the car's computer, plug their computer in and they have the
key to start your car! On Thursday February 8th, 2006, the
LA Times wrote a story called "Thieves
outwit high-tech advances" by Ralph Vartabedian,
Times Staff Writer.
Some systems can be overcome by cutting one easily-accessible
wire and using a voltmeter to determine which wires to reconnect.
This takes approximately 20 seconds.
Because the Ravelco Anti-Theft device relies on a physical
connection rather than a transmitted signal, there is simply
no way for a thief to electronically bypass the system. With
the Ravelco Anti-Theft Device, a thief can not start your
car, even if they had the right ignition key.
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