"James" <Private@email.com> wrote in news:_jfsf.12867$AP5.5924@edtnps84:

> it doesn't cut the ignition if its tampered with. The way it works is
> the key has a chip in it, without that chip the car won't start.
> So if you were to get a copy of your key cut, it would not start the
> car. Or if someone tried to hotwire the car, it would not start
> without the chip


Which still does not prevent people from stealing your
wheels,seats,ECU,airbags,or stereo.Or the entire motor/transaxle.


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Jim Yanik
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at
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John DiFool wrote:
> I will be getting my new Honda in a month. It comes with something
> called "Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System" (which is one of those
> devices which cuts off the ignition and/or other vital systems if it
> is tampered with). Additional options I've researched include:
>
> 1. Lojack, which in this high tech age may be easily countered by
> a pro thief,
> 2. Window etching, which (apparently) can be easily done with a
> $20 DIY kit (acid etches the VIN into your windows)
> 3. The Club, which is what I used on my old car.
>
> Anything else which might be effective and/or state of the art?

A big, hungry Rottweiller in the passenger's seat.


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