【AUTHOR OBD BLOCK | Strengthening Vehicle Protection Against Unauthorized OBD Access】

When thinking about measures against vehicle theft, it’s worth looking beyond door security and engine start-up, and also considering the OBD2 connector used for vehicle diagnostics.

AUTHOR OBD BLOCK is a security item designed to restrict diagnostic communication with the vehicle as a countermeasure against unauthorized access via the OBD2 connector. It makes it more difficult to carry out malicious operations related to key registration and engine start-up, as well as unauthorized rewriting of the vehicle computer, serving as one of the theft-prevention measures.

Protects you day to day, supports necessary diagnostics

The OBD2 connector is an important connection point used for vehicle inspection and maintenance as well. If you simply make it unusable, inconvenience may occur during inspections or maintenance.

AUTHOR OBD BLOCK is configured so that, by using a dedicated adapter, it can support the diagnostic communications required. It is characterized by being easier to accommodate maintenance such as vehicle inspections and checkups while still considering everyday anti-theft protection.

The measures against theft are important not only for strengthening protection, but also for being something you can use every day without hassle. It’s intended for those who want to choose with consideration for the balance with usability.

If you use devices connected to the OBD port, advance confirmation is required

If devices such as radar detectors are installed and used by connecting to the OBD2 port, after installing the AUTHOR OBD BLOCK they may no longer work as-is.

Therefore, before installation, it’s important to check your currently installed devices and how you use them, and

• What to do with the devices you are currently using
• Whether to prioritize security or convenience
• How to combine it with your existing security system

so that you can organize these points in advance.

Depending on the vehicle model and installed devices, the available approach will differ. This is a part that’s less likely to cause problems later if you consider it while checking the actual vehicle, rather than deciding based on the product alone.

The meaning of installation with Logon

Car security is not something that is complete just by adding products. You need to consider the overall balance after looking at the vehicle’s specifications, existing equipment, and how it’s used in everyday life.

At Logon, we provide guidance for each vehicle—not only for introducing the AUTHOR OBD BLOCK by itself, but also including combinations with other security measures such as digital immobilizers.

If it were me, I wouldn’t decide only on the installation without first checking the equipment you’re currently using. We’ll go over it together by looking at the actual vehicle and see whether we can increase security while keeping inconvenience to a minimum during inspections and daily use.

Even if you want to add countermeasures via OBD but “it would be a problem if your current devices can’t be used,” please first tell us the equipment you currently have installed and your vehicle model. While confirming the details, we’ll think through a configuration that’s practical and reasonable.

■ Main Specifications / Specs

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【Basic Information】
Product name: OBD BLOCK
Brand: AUTHOR
Type: OBD unauthorized access blocking system

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【Main Intended Use】
Purpose: Countermeasures against unauthorized access from the OBD connector
Countermeasure contents: Countermeasures against unauthorized operations related to key registration / Countermeasures against unauthorized operations related to engine start-up / Countermeasures against unauthorized rewrites of the vehicle computer

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【Configuration / Operation】
Configuration: Adapter + Digital Relay
Diagnostic communication: Restores when the dedicated adapter is connected

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【Installation / Compatibility】
Compatibility: Vehicle models equipped with an OBD port
Installation: Professional shop installation recommended
Additional wiring: Separate labor charges may apply depending on the contents

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【Other】
Waterproof / Dustproof: Yes
Can be used together with other security: Yes
OBD-connected devices: Subject to usage conditions

*We have organized this based on publicly available information. Depending on the vehicle model and existing equipment, the対応 (approach) may differ.