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How do you install an immobilizer on your car?
My last car was stolen and I don’t want to have to go through that again. Now I’m looking at some anti-theft technology to add to my new car. How do you install an immobilizer on a car?
Brittni Brinn · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I’m so sorry to hear that your last car was
stolen
! To install an immobilizer on your new car, you’ll need to follow the instructions that come with the specific immobilizer that you buy. Here are the general steps to install an immobilizer on your car:- Step 1: Mount the control module in a concealed area with the wires pointing down.
- Step 2: Connect the wire labeled “Ignition” (green label) to a wire with 12+ volts (red label).
- Step 3: Connect the wire marked “External lmmobilizer” to the corresponding wire from the Main Control Module.
- Step 4: Connect the “Ground” (black label) wires to two points, one to a battery negative wire and the other to the vehicle chassis itself.
- Step 5: Connect to the driver’s door switch (blue label).
- Step 6: Mount the deactivation coil.
- Step 7: Test the system to make sure it works.
- Step 8: Add the security housing.
If you’d rather have a professional install your immobilizer, you can expect to pay about $250 depending on the labor charges and the model of your vehicle.
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