The Autowatch 573PPi is the first of the Transponder Immobilisers to be reviewed here. The first thing worth mentioning is that it is the only transponder immobiliser available in New Zealand that actually has an attack-proof security housing. I’m sure I don’t need to explain why this is important!
Whilst the 573PPi is larger than most of the other current range of Autowatch Immobilisers, it is still reasonably small. The only way to program new transponder tags is with the over-ride pin number. Have a read of the “Can Your Remote be Cloned?” post, which, despite being about remotes, is still applicable to transponder immobilisers.
Attack–proof Security Housing
The 573PPi comes with two transponder tags (see photo below) that attach to your key ring. They are 45mm long and disarm the immobiliser when in proximity to the coil which is installed near the ignition barrel. If you want additional tags, then the 573PPi can learn up to 8 of them.
The immobiliser arms 30 seconds after the ignition is turned off (or last disarmed if the ignition is not turned on), at which point a red LED starts to flash to indicate the system is armed. The 573PPi comes with two immobilisation points and has an output for a 3rd external cut if required.
Autowatch 573PPi - Passive Proximity Immobiliser
573PPi (Passive Proximity Immobiliser)
RRP NZ: $370.00 * No longer available
Insurance Approved: AS/NZS 4601:2000 certified * Standard deleted in 2001
Obsessive Rating: Top Notch Good enough to go in the Obsessive Go-Kart, so it’s fair to say it’s better than the other options!
OVERVIEW Features:
- Dual Circuit Immobiliser (Output for 3rd Cut)
- X2 Transponder Tags
- Attack-Proof Security Housing
- PIN Code Protection against Unauthorised Tag Programming
Additional Information: 573PPi User Manual
