 What is this?! Some kind of.. plug..?, I discovered this a long time ago.. |
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 May 26, 2008 - 7:27 PM
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Whenever I unplug this, my car does not start. The battery will come on, but not turn over. I guess it's some kind of security thing that was installed on my car. Does anyone else have it..? Or could someone tell me exactly what it is called?
     
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May 26, 2008 - 8:48 PM
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where was it?
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May 26, 2008 - 11:38 PM
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i forget what it's called, but yeah, it's a kill chip, it disables your car.
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May 26, 2008 - 11:49 PM
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Alright, I just called you and discussed with you the operation of the device. Seems as though the patent number listed is only in compliance to the patent for the LED light which is mounted on the topside of the "key fob". This unit is very simliar to the Revelco (sp) unit. As you already knew before you posted this thread, that it is an anti theft device that is spidered into your ecu harness not allowing the vehicle to start unless the "key fob" is inserted in the port. I will further diagnose this upon my next visit, however, there's not much else you need to know about it, but I guess I'll use it as an excuse to play around with your Celica.
Oh, and this is MaskedMan, but I thought I'd post under MarcoGTS for that more mysterious MaskedMan effect. This post has been edited by MarcoGTS: May 26, 2008 - 11:49 PM |
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May 26, 2008 - 11:51 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 25, '07 From San Francisco Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
LOL, wtf?
 QUOTE (MarcoGTS @ May 26, 2008 - 11:49 PM)  Oh, and this is MaskedMan, but I thought I'd post under MarcoGTS for that more mysterious MaskedMan effect. --------------------   2002 SC430 (WC) - 19" SSR Comp-H, Daizen swaybars, Sparco Demons, JDM Soarer conversion, carbon fiber spoiler, Injen intake, front strut bar, drilled/slotted Brembo rotors 1997 Celica ST (DD) - 17" ADR, ViS Zyclone CF hood, ViS CF hatch, K&N intake, Invader body kit |
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May 28, 2008 - 5:22 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 14, '03 From Jacksonville, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
bump. =/
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May 28, 2008 - 5:26 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 21, '07 From I-59 -N- 610 Houston, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
its a kill chip.. lots of brands out there... but thats what it is......
as far as what it does... it prevents theft... prevents is the key word... u have to remove it when u take out the key and hope the thief isnt an electrician or a tech.... This post has been edited by monkey: May 28, 2008 - 5:28 PM |
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May 28, 2008 - 5:32 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Definately a kill chip. My friend has one in his Sentra.
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May 29, 2008 - 12:53 AM
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Nice mac book
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May 29, 2008 - 4:38 AM
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my aunt also have this on her corolla..she lost like 3 of those "secret key" already lol.. but she always has access to them because one of my uncle works at a local honda dealership here in vegas..most definitelyt a kill chip..
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May 29, 2008 - 6:58 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 14, '03 From Jacksonville, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
no one else has one? am i the only one?!
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May 29, 2008 - 7:05 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 5, '03 From South TX. Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
I acually know my way around these
 Its not a OEM install, thats why no one else has it, but somebody had it installed to prevent theft of the vehicle prior to you... I build these for people who lose them and get stranded at shopping malls 
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May 29, 2008 - 7:41 PM
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wat is the purpose of it?cant u just unplug it lol...not much of anti theft
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May 30, 2008 - 9:44 AM
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QUOTE (CelicaST_CALI @ May 29, 2008 - 5:41 PM) wat is the purpose of it?cant u just unplug it lol...not much of anti theft It makes it so that someone can't start the car. You unplug it when you leave the car, and plug it back in when you come back. It's just another step in the lock/unlock routine. It needs to be plugged in for the car to run. My friend with his Sentra didn't even know he had this until his car shut down on him while driving. After he towed it home we found it under his dash. It is a very effective anti-theft method. -------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
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May 30, 2008 - 9:47 AM
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question though, is each key and receiver programmed differently, or can you interchange keys? i know, stupid question, slap me later.
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May 30, 2008 - 10:57 AM
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Like having 2 keys. It's a 2 piece portable kill switch.
 I'm still a fan of the hidden toggle  But then again there are all these guys with push button relay starts. This one seems to take it to the next level though. -------------------- QUOTE (presure2 @ Nov 6, 2010 - 6:16 AM) Via FB: fcuking awsome!!! D-man FTW! QUOTE (DEATH @ Nov 11, 2008 - 5:40 PM) Damn D-Man - most impressive. QUOTE (99GT @ Nov 14, 2008 - 4:04 PM) D-Man's post should be a sticky QUOTE (samir0189 @ Nov 4, 2008 - 10:50 AM) LOL, oh boy, you can always count on D-Man for ridiculously hilarious posts. |
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May 30, 2008 - 11:52 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 14, '03 From Jacksonville, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
this is my 2nd celica to have this though. both 94s. which makes me think.. maybe it was an option? derrick/maskedman says maybe it was a dealer option. idk?
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May 30, 2008 - 12:21 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 10, '04 From Shoreline, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
could have been a non toyota option that can be installed at the dealer such as lojack. kinda a good idea but where does it plug in? right by the key or under the dash some where? from what you guys are saying it sounds easy to miss, I would not want to dig under the dash to plug that thing in every time I want to drive somewhere but for the security i guess I understand.
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May 30, 2008 - 12:29 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Generally under the dash and hidden, hence the LED light on the key.
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May 30, 2008 - 12:42 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
So you can see to stick it in the hole.
 Man, i need a led on my.....keys..... so that i can...... never mind..... 
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