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Darbs



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OBD port protection




Hi all, just fitted one of these to my rrs. Really easy to fit and took about twenty minutes.


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Post #482622 Wed Dec 16 2015 8:21pm
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Darbs



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Trying to upload some pictures but being a bit thick. 😬 can only get them to appear in my gallery !!!
As you can see done it👍👍😂

Post #482624 Wed Dec 16 2015 8:28pm
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Post #482625 Wed Dec 16 2015 8:38pm
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Darbs



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Came from Protectavan, 160. Well worth it for peace of mind !!

Post #482626 Wed Dec 16 2015 8:45pm
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Might be a silly question but why does the OBD2 port need protection?? 07MY RRS TDV6
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Post #482636 Wed Dec 16 2015 10:57pm
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Maybe because an OBD access, with a "good" program you could initialize a new key..... Wink

Post #482639 Wed Dec 16 2015 11:14pm
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Darbs



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garrycol wrote:
Might be a silly question but why does the OBD2 port need protection??

Check out YouTube, rrs taken in under two minutes without a sound !!!

Post #482642 Wed Dec 16 2015 11:40pm
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garrycol



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Wasn't that a L494 which do have a security issue which allows easy access to the car when it is locked. If thieves have the skill to break into the security system of the car then I am sure they will be able to remove the OBD2 lock in a short time.

The only local records of earlier L320s being stolen is when the keys are nicked first.

However if this lock provides you with a bit of confidence in the security of the car then that is great.

Cheers

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Make the original OBD as a dummy.. And on a hidden place the new OBD port😉

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The OBD port is merely a spur of the CANBUS; they need only go underneath and probe it elsewhere to achieve the same. Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
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Post #482682 Thu Dec 17 2015 10:56am
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Darbs



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garrycol wrote:
Wasn't that a L494 which do have a security issue which allows easy access to the car when it is locked. If thieves have the skill to break into the security system of the car then I am sure they will be able to remove the OBD2 lock in a short time.

The only local records of earlier L320s being stolen is when the keys are nicked first.

However if this lock provides you with a bit of confidence in the security of the car then that is great.

Cheers

Garry

Any car with keyless entry is at risk. All these measures do is slow them down or make them pick an easier target.

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Or put a simple hidden switch between the wires to the fuel pump😉

Post #482690 Thu Dec 17 2015 11:58am
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quick question - where is the OBD2 port on the L494?

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This was an issue when I had my ST. A few people bought various OBD protectors, some went to Screwfix and bought virtually the same stuff for £8 Laughing Relocating is another good idea. Steve.

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