Maruti's secret code to immobilise car thieves

IMP · 23rd April 2007, 11:05

I think all tata safari's come with this kind of system. My safari came with three keys, 2 with what tata calls 'transponders' fixed in the keys, and one plain key. To use the plain key, you need to hold a card near the steering column. The card has the transponder embedded into it. The third key can only be used in conjunction with the card or else the car wont start. The card can also be used to program any duplicate keys you make from the A.S.S to work with your car.

nikunj_cal · 24th April 2007, 22:53

Hi all i dont know about the cost being passed on but the delivery of my swift vxi has gotten delayed because of the new lot of cars with immobilizers.However my dealer called me up today and he said that the shipment has started today with the new lot. He will confirm the delivery dates tomorrow. Even if the cost is passed on to the customer I think it will be worth it !!

v1p3r · 25th April 2007, 04:55

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Originally Posted by car_crazy1400

and even if maruti implements this on all their cars, it can't be fool proof, as the sheer volume of the maruti vehicles sold will force the key(or security system) makers to provide Key blanks in the open market.

No, now you will need to go to Maruti to make a dupe. Already happens with the Corollas.

s0uljah · 26th April 2007, 11:36

The immobilizer variant costs about INR3000 extra, new pricelists show this option.

kumar_ranjan · 26th April 2007, 12:24

Does anybody have information if this feature can be installed on Maruti cars purchased without it and where It can be done with Approx Cost..

ramki067 · 26th April 2007, 13:31

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Originally Posted by s0uljah

The immobilizer variant costs about INR3000 extra, new pricelists show this option.

Yeah sure for that but they have reduced the prices by 2.5 K and increased by 3K for immobilizers. So you have to pay only Rs. 500 extra.

Whenasked · 27th April 2007, 08:06

looks like Palio Stile also has this feature

Fiat India : Showroom - Palio Stile

TNAWAYAJ · 10th July 2007, 10:47

I got my Swift LDi on May 15th. How do I know if it came with the Immobilizer or not? There is no sticker or etching on the windows, or anywhere else, thought the insurance does mentions "Swift LDi Bharat Stage 3 with Immobilizer".

dinar · 10th July 2007, 15:23

The RFID range deepened on the size of the antenna on the tag ie: the size of the antenna in the key will be able to transmit only to say about 4 to 5 cm. this avoids the problem of detection of the key by systems in malls and other places. And these systems should not cost maruti more than say 600 to 1000 /- at the most. As both the tag is short rang and the reader is also short range and the system will be mass produced.

23rd April 2007, 11:05	#16
IMP BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 123 Thanked: 30 Times	I think all tata safari's come with this kind of system. My safari came with three keys, 2 with what tata calls 'transponders' fixed in the keys, and one plain key. To use the plain key, you need to hold a card near the steering column. The card has the transponder embedded into it. The third key can only be used in conjunction with the card or else the car wont start. The card can also be used to program any duplicate keys you make from the A.S.S to work with your car.
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24th April 2007, 22:53	#17
nikunj_cal BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 450 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Hi all i dont know about the cost being passed on but the delivery of my swift vxi has gotten delayed because of the new lot of cars with immobilizers.However my dealer called me up today and he said that the shipment has started today with the new lot. He will confirm the delivery dates tomorrow. Even if the cost is passed on to the customer I think it will be worth it !!
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26th April 2007, 11:36	#19
s0uljah Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 2,222 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	The immobilizer variant costs about INR3000 extra, new pricelists show this option.
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26th April 2007, 12:24	#20
kumar_ranjan BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MH12 Posts: 246 Thanked: 19 Times	Does anybody have information if this feature can be installed on Maruti cars purchased without it and where It can be done with Approx Cost..
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27th April 2007, 08:06	#22
Whenasked BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 71 Thanked: 4 Times	FIAT also has this feature now looks like Palio Stile also has this feature Fiat India : Showroom - Palio Stile
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10th July 2007, 10:47	#23
TNAWAYAJ BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 82 Thanked: 127 Times	I got my Swift LDi on May 15th. How do I know if it came with the Immobilizer or not? There is no sticker or etching on the windows, or anywhere else, thought the insurance does mentions "Swift LDi Bharat Stage 3 with Immobilizer".
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10th July 2007, 15:23	#24
dinar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: goa Posts: 1,066 Thanked: 57 Times	The RFID range deepened on the size of the antenna on the tag ie: the size of the antenna in the key will be able to transmit only to say about 4 to 5 cm. this avoids the problem of detection of the key by systems in malls and other places. And these systems should not cost maruti more than say 600 to 1000 /- at the most. As both the tag is short rang and the reader is also short range and the system will be mass produced.
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