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Originally posted by Buley:
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Originally posted by 05_X:
[b]Some installers will file down metal part of the chipped key that is kept in the vehicle. That way, you have the chip in the car, but the key will no longer turn in the ignition even if some finds it.
True, but one of the reasons for the chipped key systems is to prevent unauthorized methods of starting cars (hotwiring, etc). With a valid key always registering with the system, a car thief has a much better chance of taking off with your X.

That said, it's hardly something you have to worry about in most cases. Car thefts in my area are low, so It's a useless point for me. But I'm not sure about Chicago.[/b]
The key in the module only registers with the system when the alarm is disarmed. It's not like you're "bypassing" or "disabling" the immobilizer, you're just sending a signal to it when the truck is being remote started, in essence "emulating" you putting the real key to the ignition.

It uses a small ring of wire that you wrap around the ignition cylinder, and it sends the signal that makes the car THINK there is a chip there, ONLY when remote starting. At least that's how the last remote start/alarm I installed worked. So unless a thief can find the module with the key in it, and then put it up to the ignition while hotwiring, the truck is not going to start.

So hiding that little box is your best bet. I think that very few thieves, if any, would go through the trouble of trying to find that box (assuming you don't put it in an obvious place) in order to steal an X with such a system installed. It's just not worth the hassle. Easier to tow the thing if they want it that bad.