Auxiliary Systems: Peripheral Systems: Security systems
Security systems
 
Theft deterrent systems can be divided into four different categories: component identification; vehicle locking; engine and transmission immobilization; and audible alarms.
 
Remote control keys
 
Remote control keys and key fobs transmit a coded signal that is received by the vehicles theft deterrent module.
 
Theft deterrent systems
 
Theft deterrent systems aim to prevent the vehicle being entered, started or driven by reacting to input from devices such as door locks and vibration sensors, and by controlling such things as the starter motor or engine to immobilize the vehicle.