Are there any factory installed anti theft systems?
The Deliberate Misinformation, Blatant Propaganda on the Subject of Factory-Installed Anti Theft Systems A majority of the people out there giving information about auto theft have an agenda to misrepresent the facts. Let’s start with the engineers at an auto maker that refers to their system as PAT
What are the lies we are told about vehicle anti theft systems?
Anti-theft system. This terminology would lead the average person to believe the vehicle is designed to be ant theft or not stealable. The problem here, is that this “system” was never designed to prevent or even deter theft! What the system is, is virtually a very overly priced technologically obsolete engine disable.
When does an anti theft system become obsolete?
Auto manufacturers are stuck with a 2-3 year delay from the drawing board to the production line, so in essence, when a new vehicle hit the street, the system is technologically obsolete!
When was the Ford anti theft system defeated?
Los Angeles court case citation: Greines v Ford. Ford claimed their original PATS circa 1998 was “virtually unstealable” and that the system could not be “hot wired.” I defeated this system on 10/10/2000 on video for the judge.
Can a faulty anti theft module be replaced?
Replacing the anti theft system control module, body control module, or engine control module, even if that part is faulty, will not resolve an anti theft system issue alone. These control modules are keyed to the vehicle VIN, so they must agree when communicating.
What happens if you remove the anti theft system?
Removing anti theft features places the vehicle at risk of theft or burglary, and reprogramming control modules can cause software failures. Replacing the anti theft system control module, body control module, or engine control module, even if that part is faulty, will not resolve an anti theft system issue alone.
When does the anti theft system car wont start?
If the engine does not respond or dies immediately after cranking up, leave the key in that position for 10 minutes. When the security light goes off, turn the ignition off, wait 20 seconds, and then start the engine. These are the most popular ways to solve the problem of anti theft system car wont start.
How does the anti theft system protect your car?
The anti-theft system is designed to protect your car from theft and vandalism. Its mechanism involves an electrical circuit that disconnects in the event of a suspicious activity.