A car immobiliser is a security device designed to prohibit any unauthorised use of a vehicle. In simpler terms, without the correct authentication, your car simply won't work.
Factory OEM immobiliser technology involves a microchip embedded in the car key or remote key, which is known as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) or simply a transponder chip. When you insert your key into the ignition, the immobiliser system will wirelessly read the unique code stored on this chip. If the code matches the one stored in the vehicle’s ECU, the immobiliser is automatically disarmed, allowing the car to start. Should the code fail to match, or if no code is detected, the immobiliser will prevent the engine from starting.
Like any technology, car immobilisers are not invincible and can occasionally run into issues, including:
Faulty Remote Key Fobs: Over time, a key fob can wear out or get damaged and neglected, causing it to fail and preventing the signal from reaching the car immobiliser ECU.
Damage by dropping or water ingress: Swimming pools and washing machines largely contribute to this.
Transponder Key Problems: The transponder chip inside your key can also degrade or break, hindering its communication with the ECU and thereby preventing your car from starting.
Electronic Glitches: Electronic issues can cause the car’s immobiliser system to malfunction, ranging from software glitches, a loose wire, or even a fault in the vehicle’s electrical unit.
PS: Just a little friendly advice referring to vehicle security immobilisers ....
It is very important to always have a working spare key - immobiliser, as we always need to program your system when the security system is disarmed. It can be costly, not to mention very inconvenient if your only immobiliser key stops working or is misplaced, and you can't start your car. Having a working spare is crucial. It is like having a 'get out of jail' card. Think of the hassles you would save yourself.
So, call us on 9479 7974. All Perth immobiliser - remote key repairs / replacements can generally be done while you wait at our workshop in Belmont.
Bookings ARE Essential. Get your car remote repaired or replaced in Perth before it's too late!
We Sell, Install and Service all the major Brands of Car Immobilisers available in the Australian market.
Cyclops Car Immobilisers
Autowatch Car Immobilisers
Cobra Car Immobiliser Systems
Antitheft Car Immobiliser Systems
Stealth Car Immobiliser Electronic Security
Mongoose Car Immobiliser Security
Vision Car Immobiliser Systems
Since 1997, Car immobilisers became compulsory for the license of vehicles in Western Australia. These days, a good 99% of vehicles are made with a special type of proximity 'transponder' immobiliser that is built into the car's ignition key.
If your vehicle is Pre 1997, it is most likely an aftermarket immobiliser has already been fitted to your vehicle. Cars older than 25 years, an exemption applies, and you do not need to have a working immobiliser fitted. Exemptions also apply to brand new commercial vehicles. For more information about the ins and outs of immobiliser requirements in Perth; check the DOT Government website here.
These days, the old proven methods that car thieves use, such as hot-wiring, have become virtually impossible, making your car far more secure. That calls for the thief to now break into you home and steal the keys. Nowadays, with todays technology, factory OEM systems are being compromised by the ability of thieves programming new keys without the owners consent. This can be done in as little time as 5 minutes. Tools to do this are available on eBay for approx. $100. Vehicles of concern currently are the VF Holden and the newer Toyota VZJ 70 series Land Cruisers. These vehicles are being driven away in under 5 minutes, without the owners key.
In Australia 7 in 10 cars are stolen with their own key. 3 in 4 cars are stolen from the home or directly outside the home
Car Security in Perth is, and always will be, a cat and mouse game. Big Brother Security have the technology to eliminate this from happening to your vehicle.
Big Brother Security offer a range of special discrete aftermarket security systems that make this method impossible to occur.
Contact us to design a system which suits your needs and budget.
Big Brother Security in Perth can customise a Vehicle Security Solution to suit any vehicle and application.
If you have the unfortunate situation where you can not start your vehicle anymore, we are at your service. Quite often, people are left stranded with the inability to start their vehicle. This is usually at the most inconvenient time and location and mostly always caused by a faulty, worn out remote control or a lost immobiliser dongle. It may even be a flat battery in your vehicle.
We have years of experience in bypassing factory security immobiliser systems including the Brant Keypad immobiliser - car alarm systems installed in the Subaru WRX , as well as Toyota Camry and Corolla factory OEM BCM immobiliser failures.
Regardless of your story, Big Brother Security Perth can diagnose and check it out.
Big Brother Security immobiliser repairs in Perth, to the rescue.