Automotive Protection Systems
There are several types of locking devices found on cars today. Standard window locks, exterior locks, ignition locks, and the famous third party “club” type steering wheel locks.
More and more, people are using auto alarms to try to protect their vehicles. Unfortunately, if somebody wants to steal your car, they will. No amount of protection will prevent this. The strategy behind an auto alarm is to make your car more of a pain to steal then somebody elses.
The main alarm unit, sometimes called the “brain”, is mounted in the most secure place that can be found. Different types of parts that are used in automotive protection system have been discussed in this essay to give a brief idea on the topic.
This essay on Automotive Protection Systems covers following topics:
- Club Type Locks
- Defeating Club Type Locks
- Auto Alarms
- The Brain
- Valet switches
- Passive vs Active Arming
- Motion Sensors
- Shock Sensor
- Glass Breakage Sensor
- Field Motion Sensor (Perimeter Guard)
- Current sensor
- Seat pressure sensor
- Backup Battery
- Automatic Door locks/Unlocks
- Pagers
- Transmitters
