OBD SOCKET DANGERS
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Jon39

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14,959 posts

173 months

Saturday 14th November 2015
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I recently started a topic about OBD transmitters. It was to learn how to superimpose live performance data on to a video.

Having now looked into the OBD subject a little further, I was horrified to find that thieves are using OBD sockets to steal cars.

Should we be implementing additional precautions?


dig123

347 posts

146 months

Saturday 14th November 2015
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Jon I presume you mean something like this. Locks the OBD socket, not sure if there is an AM specific one.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/security-device-connector-...

andysoblivion

16 posts

192 months

Saturday 14th November 2015
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More of an issue for cars with keyless start.

Murph7355

42,014 posts

286 months

Sunday 15th November 2015
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andysoblivion said:
More of an issue for cars with keyless start.
Also one advantage of the backward electronics in the Aston range biggrin