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

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When a fault occurs, an OBD reader can be used to scan for error codes that have been logged by the car. These correspond to a specific list of errors, which can help narrow down what might have caused the problem.

How to keep your car safe with an OBD port locking device

It works by stopping the information travelling to the OBD port and therefore prevents a thief from accessing it, effectively closing the OBD port whilst Protector is armed. Portector utilises a range of bespoke wiring looms to seamlessly integrate into a vehicle. This ensures the correct fitment every time, without the need to cut into the vehicles wiring. As someone who's actually experienced having their car stolen by the OBD port method I can tell you now, having this bit of kit fitted is by far the best thing I've done.Vehicle owners are encouraged to consider the following safety tips to help prevent their vehicles from being stolen: Once installed, you will also need to ensure that mechanics or dealership technicians can access the port for maintenance or servicing.

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A variety of Ford models have also been targeted, including the previous-generation Fiesta and Focus. Portector simply isolates the CAN wires allowing no communication through the port, when armed. Switching it off allows full access to the ecu and diagnostics of the vehicle. There is no writing or gathering data at all from our system and therefore it should have zero impact on your re-map or anything else on the vehicle. To make a change using your SPS, simply switch off the Portector (swipe obd authorisation card over switch and press it) plug in SPS, make required changes, when finished, unplug SPS and rearm Portector by pressing switch (will rearm if you forget after 8 hours but better just to switch when done as will arm almost immediately) and that's it.There are probably several RFID`s in my car already that have been secretively fitted without knowledge or consent anyway. The problem has made headlines, typically with attention-grabbing videos of how easy the process can be.

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Programming replacement keys, should a new spare be needed, can be done via the OBD port as well. Why is the OBD port a theft risk? In 2001, the European Union introduced requirements that all new petrol cars must offer OBD access. New diesel-powered models were included from 2003. This standard is often referred to as EOBD. What can an OBD port be used for? 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?It's easy to use, it gives me peace of mind because I know they aren't gonna be able to break my window and in 30 seconds be driving my car away again, and if I do want to connect my VAG COM I can do it in seconds.. I did it last night. Secure as can be with easy access should you need it. The earliest OBD ports were introduced in the 1970s, and they became more prevalent on American cars in the 1980s. Californian legislation introduced in 1988 meant new cars sold there had to have basic OBD compliance. Portector provides the owner with the authorisation as to whom gets access to the vehicle’s information with OBD Port Authorisation Cards. These cards are required to temporarily switch off Portector and allows full access to the vehicle. It does not prevent any regular servicing/maintenance or other work being carried out on the vehicle providing the owner authorises such work by presenting their card.