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Where can I get my ignition interlock device removed?

By Olivia Owen |

Where can I get my ignition interlock device removed?

ALCOLOCK installs ignition interlock devices in just about any vehicle, in states across the country. For more information about the state laws where we operate, you may want to visit our state laws and requirements page, where you can select your state to get more information.

Can a 1955 Rambler ignition interlock be removed?

It also is worth noting that ignition interlock device removal requires a good knowledge of automotive electronics. So unless you have a 1955 Rambler, you’ll run into problems restoring the electrical system to its former condition.

How are ignition interlock devices connected to the starter?

Ignition interlock devices are connected to your car’s starter and sometimes also your car horn and windshield wipers. Because of this, service centers that install them are specially trained in their removal. A car-savvy person may be tempted to remove their interlock device (IID) themselves.

What happens if you tamper with an ignition interlock device?

Tampering with an ignition interlock device could lead to severe consequences such as: Any sort of tampering with the device or any work that is done on your vehicle without notifying your provider prior will result in a lockout and find you in non-compliance of your lease state’s regulations.

Where do I get ignition interlock device removed?

If you are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel, and you’re close to the date the courts say you can get your ignition interlock device removed, you’ll need to get the removal paperwork from your DMV. Once you have the removal paperwork, you can schedule device removal at the service center where you got it installed.

It also is worth noting that ignition interlock device removal requires a good knowledge of automotive electronics. So unless you have a 1955 Rambler, you’ll run into problems restoring the electrical system to its former condition.

Do you need ignition interlock device for first offense?

Some states don’t require an IID for a first offense, but that may soon change, as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and the Governor’s Highway Safety Association are both pushing for mandatory ignition interlock devices for all offenders.

Tampering with an ignition interlock device could lead to severe consequences such as: Any sort of tampering with the device or any work that is done on your vehicle without notifying your provider prior will result in a lockout and find you in non-compliance of your lease state’s regulations.