[DamonZ28]

Originally Posted by The Maverick

This OBD lock is selling for $24. It is a 3D-printer product, but it seems adequate for my purposes so far:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTW92ZPS...language=en-US

It also allows some front to back movement, so I was thinking about inserting a thin plastic shim to see if I can eliminate the slack.

I just bought one of these and installed it on a dummy obd port from Amazon. It pulled right off when I gave it a yank. Then when I tried to reinstall it, it broke. Back to Amazon it goes.

[VR Baron]

Originally Posted by DamonZ28

I just bought one of these and installed it on a dummy obd port from Amazon. It pulled right off when I gave it a yank. Then when I tried to reinstall it, it broke. Back to Amazon it goes.

Yeah that one looked useless. I have the stainless steel one that’s like $80. It doesn’t come off like that. Not that it couldn’t be preyed off I guess. On guy had his car broken into and the thieves couldn’t get it off nor the brake lock. Saved his car

[olrocker]

One thing I just thought of since I do this right now as I’m recovering from a terrible bout with RSV and pneumonia, as I require oxygen for the time being and do this to put the tank in the back seat……..

I’ve programmed position #2 to move the seat all the wsy forward, the bottom to move all the way up, and the seat back to move all the way forward. That makes it super easy to put my O2 tank in the back before I get in, then pull it out when I get out. I park the car leaving the seat in position 2, so when I open the door I just slide the tank back in then press the exit position button on the door to move the seat back to my normal exit position. When I get in and press the start button, my seat moves to position #1.

This might sound strange but if you park the car with the seat moved all the way forward and the seat back all the way forward, it’s impossible to get any clear access to the OBD port through the window. You have to open the door to move the seat back out of the way. I know this might not be much of an anti-theft device perse but it’s surely something to complicate their attempt and take up time, or forcing them to at least think about the job when the see the seat all the way up through the window.

[Odabo]

Originally Posted by VR Baron

Yeah that one looked useless. I have the stainless steel one that’s like $80. It doesn’t come off like that. Not that it couldn’t be preyed off I guess. On guy had his car broken into and the thieves couldn’t get it off nor the brake lock. Saved his car

Do you have a link? I purchased AutoCYB. It comes off with a slight tug. Paid $100 bucks which I didn't mind doing because the company is Veteran owned but wow what a piece of garbage. I think the issue is there is not enough insertion to fully engage the catch with the OBD port.

To further frustrate things is when I call the number, which is actually in the next county from me, you cannot leave a VM. Not feeling the love right now from AutoCYB.

[VR Baron]

Originally Posted by Odabo

Do you have a link? I purchased AutoCYB. It comes off with a slight tug. Paid $100 bucks which I didn't mind doing because the company is Veteran owned but wow what a piece of garbage. I think the issue is there is not enough insertion to fully engage the catch with the OBD port.

To further frustrate things is when I call the number, which is actually in the next county from me, you cannot leave a VM. Not feeling the love right now from AutoCYB.

I bought it on Amazon. They even ran out at one point. Mfg is Tune Savers. but it was $80 and the only other one to fit our cars other then that cheap composite one or one for $189

[DamonZ28]

Originally Posted by Odabo

Do you have a link? I purchased AutoCYB. It comes off with a slight tug. Paid $100 bucks which I didn't mind doing because the company is Veteran owned but wow what a piece of garbage. I think the issue is there is not enough insertion to fully engage the catch with the OBD port.

To further frustrate things is when I call the number, which is actually in the next county from me, you cannot leave a VM. Not feeling the love right now from AutoCYB.

Geno's Garage for $50.95. Very similar to Tune Savers, but Tune Savers is out of stock or they aren't making them any more.

https://www.genosgarage.com/product/...ories-interior

[Odabo]

I unclipped the ODB Port so it would hang. The issue that prevents the latch from engaging is the OBD connector has a small shoulder. When I get time i'm going to trim AutoCYB which should give it little room.

Still haven't heard back from AutoCYB.

[Gen6]

For those that have IGLA, does it need to be installed by an installer or can it be done at home? If so, how are the directions?

[lcd550]

I just installed Mobilistics. As others have mentioned simple install.

I looked at IGLA and was quoted $1200.

[SpeZ]

I just found out, the OBD connector got its own fuse in the fuse box of the trunk.
Wouldnt be it a easy prevention to pull or insert a broken fuse?


F29 Fuse in the trunk

[DamonZ28]

Originally Posted by SpeZ

Wouldnt be it a easy prevention to pull or insert a broken fuse?

I'm going to check into this today. Pull the fuse & make sure the OBD port doesn't work. I have a dummy OBD port clipped into the port location, and the live OBD port with cheapo AFM disabler plugged in, stuffed up into the dash. The disabler has lights in it, and I have a few OBD code scanners, so I'll check it out to make sure it doesn't have power when I pull the fuse.

I park in a garage in a safe neighborhood, but am going to be making an upcoming trip from WI to FL for vacation. I have the Mobilistics relay already, and I'm fine with pulling the OBD fuse during my vacation to keep it safe.

I wouldn't mind putting a blown fuse in the fuse box, so it's not so obvious. How easy is it to blow a fuse? Maybe it wouldn't matter, since there are plenty of open fuse spots already, another one might not be too obvious. I don't think a thief looking for a quick target is going to take the time to poke around in the trunk.

[Deacon Blues]

Originally Posted by SpeZ

I just found out, the OBD connector got its own fuse in the fuse box of the trunk.
Wouldnt be it a easy prevention to pull or insert a broken fuse?


F29 Fuse in the trunk

Could be a great find, especially if that is a dedicated fuse and it wouldn't affect anything else by pulling it. Between that and the mobilistics, it might be a nice layering option to keep thieves at bay.

[VR Baron]

Originally Posted by DamonZ28

I'm going to check into this today. Pull the fuse & make sure the OBD port doesn't work. I have a dummy OBD port clipped into the port location, and the live OBD port with cheapo AFM disabler plugged in, stuffed up into the dash. The disabler has lights in it, and I have a few OBD code scanners, so I'll check it out to make sure it doesn't have power when I pull the fuse.

I park in a garage in a safe neighborhood, but am going to be making an upcoming trip from WI to FL for vacation. I have the Mobilistics relay already, and I'm fine with pulling the OBD fuse during my vacation to keep it safe.

I wouldn't mind putting a blown fuse in the fuse box, so it's not so obvious. How easy is it to blow a fuse? Maybe it wouldn't matter, since there are plenty of open fuse spots already, another one might not be too obvious. I don't think a thief looking for a quick target is going to take the time to poke around in the trunk.

You can turn off passive lock/unlock in infotainment also. That way only the fob can open the door and the trunk as far as I know. Worked for me.just don’t know if they get code with their method does their scanner then act like a fob to open the door anyway (?) At least if they just break the window they would have to fit through the window to hook up scanner to create new code. Keep fob in a faraday bag so they can’t read code when you leave the car .

[SpeZ]

Originally Posted by DamonZ28

How easy is it to blow a fuse?

not sure right now what fuse it is. Probably a 15A.
Using a car battery and connecting + and - at each side of the fuse is enough to blow the fuse instantly.
(wouldnt do it with the used car battery in the trunk, or atleast completly disconnect before)

You can also break the fuse from the inside with a small flathead screwdriver. No one will notice unless you remove it and look closely.

I am really not sure how the thiefs use the OBD tho...
They break into the car plug the OBD in and program a new key. Does the OBD provide electricity even without ignition or do they use external power in order to access the modules?
If the OBD got no power with ignition on then they use external power, a broken fuse wont help for sure. Otherwise this would be an insanely good theft prevention without any costs.