Category Archives: Car Security

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Lotus / Cobra Alarm Service

Posted on November 11, 2010 by obsessed

Lotus have used Cobra alarms for over a decade now, the alarm was a factory option which later came as standard on certain models. Normally the whole Lotus alarm stuff slips under the radar (not surprising being in NZ!), however … Continue reading →

Posted in Car Security, Cobra, Lotus, Trouble Shooting! | 1 Comment

Can your remote be copied?

Posted on October 5, 2010 by obsessed

Would it disturb you to know how easy it is for most alarms to have a remote cloned without your knowledge? Are you even aware that all I would need to program a remote without your knowledge is;  access to … Continue reading →

Posted in Alarm Remotes, Car Security, You really should know... | 9 Comments

Cobra 8509 Immobiliser

Posted on July 20, 2010 by obsessed

The first thing you notice with the Cobra 8509 Immobiliser is it’s size, or should that be lack of size! It is tiny and certainly the smallest Immobiliser that I am aware of. This makes it an installers dream as … Continue reading →

Posted in Car Security, Cobra, Immobilisers, Mongoose, Reviews | 11 Comments

Dynatron Immobiliser

Posted on July 13, 2010 by obsessed

All Dynatron models come with the same security housing so this post is relevant to the entire range of products which include the: 3 Series, 7 Series, 4 Series and D2200. How easy is it to Defeat? Like most Immobilisers … Continue reading →

Posted in Car Security, Dynatron, Immobilisers, Reviews | 6 Comments

Meridian Immobiliser

Posted on July 6, 2010 by obsessed

It’s a little uncanny that I pulled out yet another Meridian Immobiliser today to add to the Car Alarm Graveyard. I was intending to do a review on the security housing of the Dynatron Immobiliser but that can now wait … Continue reading →

Posted in Car Security, Immobilisers, Meridian, Reviews | 1 Comment

Even the Car Thieves Agree…

Posted on June 14, 2010 by obsessed

Here’s a story from the New Zealand Herald, that proves that most alarms are not effective unless they are installed to a high standard. Even the best alarms offer little protection unless the installer is competent. Sadly most installers are … Continue reading →

Posted in Car Alarms, Car Security, Car Security News, Immobilisers, Installers, NZSA, Thieves | 1 Comment

Car Immobilisers

Posted on May 25, 2010 by obsessed

An Immobiliser is an electronic device designed to stop a car from being driven away without the correct key. In other words it prevents the vehicle from being hot-wired. Whilst most European cars have had them fitted as standard since … Continue reading →

Posted in Car Security, Immobilisers | 6 Comments

Subaru Immobiliser

Posted on March 21, 2010 by obsessed

Up until 2003 Subaru’s were a fairly easy target and were constantly up there in the list of most stolen cars. However since Subaru introduced a factory fitted Immobiliser and Microdots in to all NZ vehicles produced after March 2003 things have changed.

The statistics from Australia show that Subaru theft has dropped by over 90% on post 2003 models. It would be fair to assume that the same could be said of NZ new Subaru’s which also feature the same security, but due to the high number of Japanese Imports on our roads which may or may not have an Immobiliser it is not possible to collect the data. Continue reading →

Posted in Car Security, Immobilisers, Obsessive Installs, Subaru | 2 Comments

Immobiliser Removal

Posted on February 17, 2010 by obsessed

Normally all I have to do is remove the trim below the drivers side dash and hey-presto, the alarm module is placed behind waiting to be bypassed! Some are held by a cable tie and others simply fall onto the floor as shown in the photo below! Then it is simple task to open the case and bridge the immobiliser points. Car started…
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Posted in Car Security, Installers, Meridian, Muppets, Trouble Shooting! | 8 Comments

Toyota Hiace Theft

Posted on December 5, 2009 by obsessed

Old generation Hiace at risk.

The old generation Hiace (pre 2005 model) did not come with any security, where as most of the New shape Hiace’s comes with an Immobiliser as standard.

It is therefor fair to assume that it is only the old shape models that are being targeted. Continue reading →

Posted in Car Security, Car Security News, Thieves, Toyota | 2 Comments