OBD Port - blocking mechanism

[Mikail]

Good day friends.
Did any of you purchased any device to cover or block access to your OBD port, in order slow down these animals attempting to steal our cars ?
And if so, what did you use for the new 6 gen 4Runner ?

Trying to find something good and useful, and I know that this is most likely just slowing them down, however, enough cumulative measures to prevent and deter car theft, perhaps slows them down enough for Police to show up and take them down.

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[Joestac]

https://www.4runner6g.com/forum/threads/apparent-new-theft-tactic.8905/

TLDR; If you really care, get an aftermarket immobilizer, but know there is Toyota documentation out there saying if you do, it could void part of your warranty if they find that the immobilizer was the cause of whatever issue you might have. YMMV.

 

[Pablo]

Got installed Sherlock OBD protector for 350 CAD tax included, I feel more confident

 

[Joestac]

Got installed Sherlock OBD protector for 350 CAD tax included, I feel more confident

The most prevalent way to steal these cars don't even touch the OBD, just FYI. Can Bus injection is far more concerning.

 

[horbit]

Got installed Sherlock OBD protector for 350 CAD tax included, I feel more confident

OBD locks are on amazon for $40 and they wont protect you. A thief is going to laugh and probe the 2 canbus wires that are visible right behind your lock. They can also do this from outside the vehicle where other canbus wires are accessible.

 

[Pablo]

The most prevalent way to steal these cars don't even touch the OBD, just FYI. Can Bus injection is far more concerning.

ok, thank you, I know, this is just a device to make a thief's miserable life a little bit more complicated... I use two Club bars on the steering wheel and I have Tag locator. Next step would be wrap a rattlesnake around the steering wheel

 

[JCinNC]

I see you are in Montreal - is this an issue in the States as well??

 

[Pablo]

Hi, I do not understand your question .

 

[JCinNC]

Theft of 4Runners.....

 

[mcd_ovrlnd]

This is the one I installed.

https://vargasturbo.com/product/vtt...jXwa-tVZQ8CmJhJAL4WH-_WZMLeeGqSVZrD5-v9biwgYb

 

[mcd_ovrlnd]

Also, kill switch.

 

[Pablo]

Sorry... (English is to my first language and sometimes I do not get the nuances)
a lot of SUVs in general are stolen, like everywhere. They are hidden in a container in the Montreal port and then shipped in North Africa or Middle East.
I personally had a Honda Passport stolen, never recovered, the insurance company covered the loss totally. Police do not do a f. - just a report. When they catch someone, mostly are kids, they are out the next day or sooner.
I do not want, of course, take any chance. Top insurance coverage, all the devices to prevent a theft I can and common sense. Keeping the key fob in a Faraday box helps.
About 6gen 4runner, there are not so many, after almost a year of ownership I have counted maybe 5 in total in the Great Montreal area, so I can not tell. I will install a dash camera with radar to see if someone has spotted my truck and he/she has a particular "interest".

 

[CDN4RNR]

https://www.4runner6g.com/forum/threads/apparent-new-theft-tactic.8905/

TLDR; If you really care, get an aftermarket immobilizer, but know there is Toyota documentation out there saying if you do, it could void part of your warranty if they find that the immobilizer was the cause of whatever issue you might have. YMMV.

If you get it installed at Toyota you’re covered, a little more expensive but your warranty is safe.

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