Category Archives: Obsessive Installs

Some of the installations that Obsessive Vehicle Security has been involved with.

Mitsubishi ASX Upgrade Alarm

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Julian

The Mitsubishi ASX comes with keyless entry and factory immobiliser as a standard along with a very basic alarm system. When I say basic, I mean basic! The factory alarm lacks any internal movement sensors so only offers door, boot, … Continue reading →

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Isuzu D-Max RG Security

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Julian

The all-new 2020 Isuzu D-Max (RG) is the latest Ute that I’ve put some security options together for. Like the previous (RT) model D-Max it has keyless entry or smart-key push to start for the top specification model. It also … Continue reading →

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Toyota Hiace Courier Alarm

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Julian

Last year I posted about the New Toyota Hiace. I can now add a new Courier alarm solution for the Hiace which I’m quite excited about. It’s the first CAN-BUS courier alarm I have done and possibly a world-first too. … Continue reading →

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No Start? Let’s blame the alarm!

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Julian

Recently I took a 3 day weekend down in Nelson lakes to climb some mountains and play in the snow. Whilst I love my work, I value my playtime even more. Not everyone respects work hours so I normally turn … Continue reading →

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Honda Civic Type R Upgrade Alarm

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Julian

Honda Civic Alarm Installation Two weeks I got my hands on a very tidy 2010 Honda Civic Type R FD2 (The FD2 is the Asia Pacific sedan version of the Civic). There are not many in NZ and it was … Continue reading →

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Nissan Qashqai Upgrade Alarm

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Julian

Nissan Qashqai Alarm The Nissan Qashqai comes with a factory fitted immobiliser and keyless entry, but not an alarm. My recommendation is the Cobra AK4615 CAN-BUS upgrade alarm which works flawlessly with the factory remote. Expect a hidden digital battery … Continue reading →

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LDV V80 Alarm

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Julian

The LDV V80 van is becoming quite a common sight on the NZ roads which is quite remarkable given that they have only been on sale here since 2014. It comes with an engine immobiliser and keyless entry as standard … Continue reading →

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What is van door peeling and how do you protect against it?

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Julian

Van Door Peeling, or “Peel and Steal” is a big issue in the UK right now. It’s a very destructive way to break into a van without triggering the factory alarm (if there even is one). Peeling is the simple act … Continue reading →

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e-NV200 Obsessive Van upgrade alarm

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Julian

The Obsessive Van is the first fully electric vehicle that I’ve worked on. As you’d expect I’ve tried to take it to a new level so it’s been a good learning exercise and I’ve come up with some new tricks … Continue reading →

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Kia Sportage Upgrade Alarm

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Julian

The current shape Kia Sportage was released as a 2016 model and comes with a very high level of equipment. It shares the same hands-free proximity boot opening set up as the Hyundai Tucson. The boot opens when the remote … Continue reading →

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