Security - Toyota Yaris Forums

Nutzoids · 08-26-2007, 06:11 PM

It looks like those not satisfied with the current security measures on their vehicle will soon have another option at their disposal for some added peace of mind, with ATRD's new M10 device set to offer some fingerprint scanning as a means of last resort. The system can apparently be retrofitted into just about any vehicle, with a variety of different modules available to integrate it with various alarm and immobilization systems. With the device installed, you'll have to first put the key in your vehicle to start the electronics, and then place your finger on the scanner in order to start the ignition. For those sharing a vehicle, you'll be able store up to ten different prints, and there's also a "valet mode" that'll let others drive the vehicle. No word on a price or release date, but we're sure some of you can whip up your own solution with some off-the-shelf gear -- if you haven't already.

slvryaris · 08-26-2007, 06:43 PM

Wow. I wonder how long it will take thieves to hack that one? Good idea though.

yrsdrgn · 08-27-2007, 12:02 AM

If i recall correctly in the really old toyotas (or in my uncle's Toyota truck) there was a "kill" switch just above the steering column but you had to look for it. Every time he'd get out of the car he'd turn the kill switch on and when i asked him about it he said the car wont start if the kill switch was on. I guess that's one way of security? Not sure

joey1320 · 08-27-2007, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by yrsdrgn

If i recall correctly in the really old toyotas (or in my uncle's Toyota truck) there was a "kill" switch just above the steering column but you had to look for it. Every time he'd get out of the car he'd turn the kill switch on and when i asked him about it he said the car wont start if the kill switch was on. I guess that's one way of security? Not sure

you can make a kill switch really quick. is not a hard thing to do. just get a switch and some 18gauge wire and find the positive wire for the fuel pump.

cut and splice into the original and place the switch wherever you would want. then just turn it on/off whenever you need to. that cust the power to the fuel pump and it won't work. the car will start and run for 5 second before it shuts off.

sherryberry · 08-27-2007, 05:27 PM

i remember in mythbusters, they actually were able to get a mold of grant's fingerprint (i think it was his that was registered) and they were able to use a certain type of material to get that fingerprint and successfully bypass a bunch of fingerprint securities. Don't know if anyone will go through that much work but it's possible.

swng · 08-28-2007, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sherryberry

i remember in mythbusters, they actually were able to get a mold of grant's fingerprint (i think it was his that was registered) and they were able to use a certain type of material to get that fingerprint and successfully bypass a bunch of fingerprint securities. Don't know if anyone will go through that much work but it's possible.

Then there is no absolute security

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Yaris Revenge · 08-30-2007, 01:25 PM

Time to move to retinal scans!

Seriously though, a fingerprint scanner to start your car is neat, if only for novelty purposes. I'd dig one.

~YR

08-27-2007, 12:02 AM	#3
yrsdrgn View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SF,CA Posts: 1,874	If i recall correctly in the really old toyotas (or in my uncle's Toyota truck) there was a "kill" switch just above the steering column but you had to look for it. Every time he'd get out of the car he'd turn the kill switch on and when i asked him about it he said the car wont start if the kill switch was on. I guess that's one way of security? Not sure __________________

08-27-2007, 05:27 PM	#5
sherryberry Drives: 07 Blazing Blue Yaris Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,305	i remember in mythbusters, they actually were able to get a mold of grant's fingerprint (i think it was his that was registered) and they were able to use a certain type of material to get that fingerprint and successfully bypass a bunch of fingerprint securities. Don't know if anyone will go through that much work but it's possible. __________________ Don't Milk the Cat! -Said by me during a game of Cranium.

08-30-2007, 01:25 PM	#7
Yaris Revenge GIGA...DRILL...BREAKER!!! Drives: Lagann. ;P Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: My own little world. Posts: 717	Time to move to retinal scans! Seriously though, a fingerprint scanner to start your car is neat, if only for novelty purposes. I'd dig one. ~YR __________________ Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

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08-26-2007, 06:43 PM	#2
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	Wow. I wonder how long it will take thieves to hack that one? Good idea though.