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Keyless ignition system with washout feature

  • US 6,236,120 B1
  • Filed: 10/09/1998
  • Issued: 05/22/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/07/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A security system for a vehicle comprising:

  • a keyboard including a start key and a washout key and adapted to receive a user code;

    a processor operably coupled to the keyboard for receiving signals indicative of entry of the user code, actuation of the start key and actuation of the washout key, wherein the processor provides an output signal if the user code is entered and is followed by actuation of the start key, but wherein, if the washout key is actuated, the processor does not provide the output signal upon further entry of the user code followed by actuation of the start key; and

    a controlled device operably connected to the processor and controlling a component of the vehicle to allow the vehicle to start when the output signal from the processor is received.

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