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Old 11-29-2017, 05:37 PM
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OBD Lock??

So for all you guys that have added tunes to your F150 or modified modules via Forscan, do any of you have a OBD port lock installed? I've seen covers for them before but I would like another layer of protection. Basically I added remote start, navigation, and a few other mods and custom tunes and if I ever take it in for any service I want to know they wont mess with the computer without consulting me first and erase all my changes for no reason. A google search came up with a few:

https://www.bem-auto.com/obd-ii-lock...EaAjqrEALw_wcB
This one looks nice, compact, not over priced, however I don't see how it locks onto the port though and the key doesn't look unique.


https://www.autocyb.com/
This one looks pretty nice too. A little bigger but the key looks more unique and its borderline expensive.

I'm wondering if anyone has experience with either of these or any other OBD lock device out there?
 
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Old 04-16-2018, 07:11 PM
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I know this sounds stupid but fuse 42...front cigarette plug was popped and my OBD port would not work. If you take it in, take out the 20 amp fuse.
 
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Old 04-17-2018, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by casslaw
I know this sounds stupid but fuse 42...front cigarette plug was popped and my OBD port would not work. If you take it in, take out the 20 amp fuse.
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This!

or another option could be to trace harness back under dash and install toggle switch across the power feed wire to the OBD port (kind of like a valet switch for remote start). Hide the toggle switch somewhere not highly visible. So long as you know where it is that's all that matters.

Another fancier option is use a magnetic / reed switch with the same option above. Heat shrink over the switch and keep a magnet close to the wire harness anytime you want power to the OBD port. Remove the magnet to prevent port from having power.
 




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