[WapCar] Engine electronic anti-theft is an electronic security device installed on a car to prevent the engine from starting without the correct key. An electronic chip is installed in the car ignition key, and each chip is equipped with a fixed ID, the ID of the chip matches the ID of the corresponding engine. And only use the correct key the engine can be started. Research shows that the uniform application of immobilisers reduced the rate of car theft by 40%.
There are three main types of keys to start the engine. The first is a purely mechanical key; the second is an electronic response key with a remote control module added to the mechanical key; the third is the more popular engine keyless today Start the system.
The purely mechanical key is anti-theft by matching the specific tooth profile of the key with the key socket on the car. Insert the key and rotate it to unlock the steering wheel and start the engine. Compared with purely mechanical key, electronic response key is more secure and are currently the mainstream key type.