02-11-2024, 02:57 PM | #155 |
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The one thing that doesn't seem to have garnered much discussion is the impact of parts failure down the road. This would distinguish between those security options that are likely to be good for the life of the vehicle versus security options that have a reasonably forseeable life expectancy.
I see this as a two part question: 1) What components of the security device could fail and require replacement at some point in the future? (i.e. Mobilistics remote or relay fails - new purchase of the custom components is probably the only way to restore that security functionality.) 2) What factory components could fail and, upon replacement, impact the functioning of the security system? It seems like Ravelco has the advantage on question 1, since both IGLA and Mobilistics have components that reasonably could fail at some point (although I am not going to speculate on expected life spans). On the other hand, the Ravelco doesn't seem to have any components that could fail or wear out, which seems to negate the IGLA advantage that it "fails open" -- which presents the downside that it leaves your vehicle without that security feature if it goes belly up at the wrong time. Mobilistics is not impacted at all by the second question. It is not clear to me whether the the IGLA and Ravelco installations could be implicated in reasonably expected factory parts failures - apart from wiring harness issues (something that can be self-induced, via headers and wider wheels, for example). The other piece of the equation is that there will be a spectrum on the parts failure question - ranging from expected, to reasonably likely, to merely possible or theoretical failure or replacement concerns. Not trying to advocate for any one system here, just mentioning these questions, which I have had on my mind due to wondering about the longevity of the Mobilistics remote and relay. |
02-11-2024, 03:37 PM | #156 |
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Yes. I open door with fob. With it you get a little fob you press first to enable ignition, then push the start button. It automatically sets to kill ignition after you leave car.
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The website also mentions that this option is for use with remote start, but it isn't clear to me how or if this would allow the remote start feature on a sixth gen to operate with the immobilizer relay installed... anyone have more info about that? |
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I am between this still and IGLA
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02-17-2024, 06:10 AM | #165 | |
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Ravelco can and has failed (pins wear out). Surely it is rare, but I've seen youtube videos after 3ish years the pins gave out. If IGLA fails, it fails open making it useless as it can't send messages to the car to block anything
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I will probably go with the Mobilistics after the car comes out of hibernation. I will also add the TX-21 hardwired transmitter so remote start works. Just have to figure out what to wire it to. Something that comes on when remote start is requested.
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02-21-2024, 07:28 AM | #167 |
I installed the Mobilistics relay yesterday, and it works. Going to be taking a trip this spring, staying in hotels for a few nights in unfamiliar areas. Not going to take any chances. I'm also going to unclip the OBD port and tuck it away up in the dash, install a dummy port, and put a lock over it. Then top it off with a steering wheel club. Just making it more difficult for a thief looking for a quick target.
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03-03-2024, 11:12 AM | #168 |
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Camaro thefts are all over the news around these parts.
I just ordered a Ravelco anti-theft device. They will come to my crib to install it. |
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