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Starbug rustbag

2,408 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·

#149385
whats a passive immobilizer and how does it differ from a normal one? (that is, if its not a normal one?) i have no idea about immobilizers because i used to have a garage to park in, now i dont so i need to stop people stealing my bug.

i read in a few older posts about a jaycar centrallocking/immobilizer kit for around $250?? im considering this but need to know a few things first.

1)is the immobilizer a passive immobilizer? (thats what the insurance guys ask for on a modified car)

2)with the central locking- the locks on my car are pretty old and sticky, i would have to get them changed, is it pretty straightforward after getting the locks changed to get the central locking to work? ive only got 2 doors so it cuts down alot of the time.

3)im a pretty handy person so is this a job i could do myself or is it best to get a 'tric to do it for me?

any help or ideas on immobilizers would be muchly appreciated.

blutopless2 DAMSLO

2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#149390
not too sure about the immobiliser but it might be in reference to the way in which it actually cuts out the ignition.. ie whether it is directly in the ignition circuit or in another circuit like the power to the coil etc... so motor turns over but no ignition.
as for the central locking they are not difficult to install.... i have found that they are just time consuming to put all the wiring looms in correctly... spose it depends on the end result you are after, this dictates the time taken to install. also might be handy to have someone to help you.
hth
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Starbug rustbag

2,408 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·

#149404
just read somewhere that a passive immobilizer is one that kicks in as soon as the driver closes the door(???)
how is this different to other immobilizers?

56astro Custom Title Time!

1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#149416
I was looking at all sorts of ways to put "immobilisers" in my Oval during the resto, like:

* using the reverse switch on the gearbox so that it could only be started in reverse,

* using the same idea but with either a cigarette lighter or hidden switch,

* etc

But the best and simplest is to take out the rotor button and lock the engine lid!

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Jay_1965vw Chatting Babe

1,429 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#149449
By passive, they probably mean one that arms itself, rather than requiring you to hit the arm button. Mine used to drive my mechanic mental 😀
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blutopless2 DAMSLO

2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#149460
found this on a website dealing with car alarms:
the term "Passive" refers to the fact you don't need to activate it when you leave the car.

The alarm will automatically arm itself after a few seconds.

to be sure of the meaning i would suggest speaking to the insurance person to be clear that you are both talking about the same thing.
hth
see.... air and water do mix 😉

1974 1300
1997 MK3 Golf GL
2003 NB Cabrio
2012 Golf VI GTI
2014 Audi A4 Quattro

KruizinKombi Seriously Obsessed Cyber Dubber

3,493 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#149479
A passive immobiliser is a nice fat joint, aint it? ....as opposed to a punch between the eyes, which is more of an 'aggressive immobiliser'! 😀
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56astro Custom Title Time!

1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#149481
😀

good 1

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