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Vehicle anti-theft method

  • US 5,986,542 A
  • Filed: 07/08/1997
  • Issued: 11/16/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/08/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of providing vehicle security in a vehicle having a computer and an odometer having a reset button and a trip button, comprising the steps of:

  • a. entering a personal identification number (PIN) into the computer of the vehicle by at least one of the reset and trip buttons of the odometer;

    b. comparing the entered PIN to a PIN stored in a memory of the vehicle'"'"'s computer;

    c. enabling starting of the vehicle if the entered PIN matches the stored PIN; and

    disabling starting of the vehicle if the entered PIN does not match the stored PIN.

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