Reactivate Immobilizer System?

FuszNissan · 06-01-2009, 08:32 PM

Could he be talking about Lojack, and he didn't want to pay for it???

Crash · 06-02-2009, 01:20 AM

The key doesn't need to be that far, actually. The system recognizes distance by signal quality. RFID systems don't go very far without powered amplifiers. So, about 5 feet should be more than enough.

KillerBee370 · 06-02-2009, 01:52 AM

No.. I know exactally what he's talking about because I too didn't pay for it and they sat in my car and "deactivated" it as well.

I believe it was just the alarm (shock alarm or whatever). Your car will always have the immobilizer, meaning, if you don't have the factory key, your car will not start.

So don't worry you didn't get screwed. Alarms are a waste of time on a car anyway and just cause an ear ache.

nogoodname · 06-02-2009, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crash

The key doesn't need to be that far, actually. The system recognizes distance by signal quality. RFID systems don't go very far without powered amplifiers. So, about 5 feet should be more than enough.

Not true. One day I took out the G from the garage to give it a wash but I left the key upstairs in my house. It started just fine.

Modshack · 06-03-2009, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname007

Not true. One day I took out the G from the garage to give it a wash but I left the key upstairs in my house. It started just fine.

That's odd...Mine won't start if the key is not physically inside the door opening.....1 foot out and it's a no go..

FricFrac · 06-03-2009, 05:14 PM

Totally depends on what RF noise is going on around you as well. In fact the manual states if there is too much RF interferance you may need to put the fob in the fobgina to get it to work (er maybe they didn't use the term fobgina....)

ChrisSlicks · 06-03-2009, 05:30 PM

Fobgina? That's good, I like that.

FricFrac · 06-04-2009, 12:22 AM

...of course you do - who doesn't like fobgina? Esp now that its a technical term....

Crash · 06-04-2009, 01:18 AM

Interesting... I couldn't even unlock the doors without the key being within 2-3 feet of the car. My M35 won't start without the key in the doors as well.

06-01-2009, 08:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
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06-04-2009, 01:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	Interesting... I couldn't even unlock the doors without the key being within 2-3 feet of the car. My M35 won't start without the key in the doors as well. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

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KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 52 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 322	No.. I know exactally what he's talking about because I too didn't pay for it and they sat in my car and "deactivated" it as well. I believe it was just the alarm (shock alarm or whatever). Your car will always have the immobilizer, meaning, if you don't have the factory key, your car will not start. So don't worry you didn't get screwed. Alarms are a waste of time on a car anyway and just cause an ear ache.

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