THE MAIN EVENT Coming Up: SAFETECH 2023 in Reno ADVERTORIAL AUTOMOTIVE LOCKSMITHING BROUGHT TO YOU BY Learn the Lingo a rich lexicon of acronyms and computer- ese all its own. E Vehicle Anti-theft System Acronyms PATS — Passive anti-theſt system. Ford Motors system theſt deterrent transpon- der to immobilizer system, trademarked SecuriLock. PATS I, PATS II, E-PATS. VATS — Vehicle anti-theft system. GM’s current system is referred to as vehicle theſt deterrent (VDT) also known as Passlock. Additional GM theſt deterrent systems include Pass- key, Passkey II and Passkey III. CAS — Car access system. BMW theſt deterrent system. (CAS, CAS1, CAS2, CAS3, CAS4, CAS4+) NATS — Nissan anti-theſt system. SKIM —Smart key immobilizer mod- ule. This is a Chrysler/Dodge theſt de- terrent system. as well! Manufacturers, distributors and service providers can connect one-on-one with customers, showcase products and get their names out in front of attendees. In addition to exhibiting at the Security Expo, there are so many options to en- hance your convention attendance! Get in front of decision-makers by sponsoring an event, such as the Kick-Off Party, class lunches, the Women in Locksmithing re- ception or class refreshment breaks. Add extra visibility with sponsored kick panels at registration, Expo aisle signs and more. Further your reach by sponsoring items 14 KEYNOTES OCTOBER 2022 like lanyards, tote bags, water bottles, water stations and more. There are also opportunities for advertising in the regis- tration brochure and the on-site program that all attendees receive. For more information and custom packages, contact Kelly Parker at kelly@ aloa.org or (912) 713-9680. If you have general convention questions, email [email protected]. Catch some new customers along with catching a vibe at ALOA 2023. We pity the fool who doesn’t attend — and exhibit! Common Key/Immobilizer Programming Terms Key cloning — Copies the code from key transponder to a blank key transponder. Read PIN/CS (all keys lost) — Via a key programing tool, retrieve the code from the vehicle immobilizer or ECU and program the code to new blank transponder key (device). Remote learning — Adding/removing keys to vehicle ECU. Key read/write — via a key program- ming tool, transducer information can be read from or written to key or device. WWW.ALOA.ORG very industry has its lingo, and automotive key and im- mobilizer programming offers
