Standard for Automobile Theft Deterrent Equipment and Systems: Electronic Immobilization

Note: The scope and project need for this NOI  (originally published January 21, 2020) was updated by the responsible SDO on July 13,2021, August 30, 2021, September 8, 2021 and on February 1, 2022

1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover electrical or electronic immobilization systems which are installed on the items identified in 1.11.

1.2 These requirements cover combustion engine, hybrid and electric vehicles.

1.3 Both original equipment manufacturer (OEM) systems and aftermarket systems shall meet the requirements of this standard.

1.4 Electronic immobilization systems shall be passively armed and once armed, they shall prevent the unauthorized movement of the vehicle under its own power.

1.5 As an optional protection mechanism, these requirements cover the addition of alarm warning functions where permitted, to the core immobilization system in order to protect the vehicle's contents and to protect the electronic immobilization system.

1.6 An electronic immobilization system, as covered by these requirements, consists of one or more assemblies of electrical components designed to prohibit the starting and prevent the unauthorized movement of the vehicle under its own power.

1.7 A component of an electronic immobilization system or alarm warning system where permitted, such as attachment plug, siren, horn, switch, transponder, remote transmitter, wire, etc., shall comply with the requirements for that component, except that such requirements be modified if appropriate for the particular application.

1.8 Installation of the electronic aftermarket immobilization system shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

1.9 All Aftermarket manufacturers shall demonstrate their systems, with on vehicle testing to verify they function as designed in accordance with this document.

1.10 The requirements also provide a set of clear best practices for installation processes for licensed installers and installation facilities handling the installation of aftermarket immobilizers, licensed installers, and installation processes.

1.11 The requirements of this standard cover the following items:

                a) Passenger cars;

                b) SUVs;

                c) Light-duty trucks and vans (under 6 850 lb);

                d) Medium-duty vehicles (6 851 – 10 000 lb);

                e) Heavy-duty vehicles (over 10 000 lb);

                f) Heavy equipment; and,

                g) Motorcycles;

1.12 The requirements of this standard do not cover the following items:

                a) Aircraft;

                b) Watercraft; and,

                c) Powersport (e.g., recreational or off-road vehicles);