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