Digital Guard Dawg: Keyless Ignition Systems, Prices and Fit

What is Digital Guard Dawg?

Digital Guard Dawg is a small manufacturer and online store for aftermarket keyless ignition. Its systems take the place of a vehicle's ignition key switch. You carry a small RFID fob (the company calls some of them "Dawg Tags"). When the control module detects your fob, it authorizes the ignition, and you start the engine with a push button. When you walk away, the system arms itself and keeps the ignition disabled until an authorized fob comes back.

The company says it has provided RFID keyless systems since 2006, and its footer reads "A California Corporation · Est. 2006." Its About page says it designs and builds its systems in the USA, and several product pages say "Proudly made in the USA." It sells through its own website, and its shipping policy notes that its products are also sold by other sellers.

The catalog falls into six groups, which match the menu on the site:

• Keyless automotive: push button start systems for classic cars, hot rods, restomods and late-model vehicles.
• Keyless motorcycle: the KIM (Keyless Ignition Module) series, plug-and-play or universal.
• Keyless powersports and marine: systems for ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, golf carts and boats.
• Military keyless: a plug-and-play system for Humvee and similar 24-volt vehicles.
• Keyless anti-theft: hidden RFID immobilizers for personal cars, fleets, Class 8 trucks and emergency vehicles.
• GPS systems: a 4G tracker with a phone app, sold alone or as an add-on.

It also sells more than 50 start button styles, replacement fobs and wiring accessories such as door lock and trunk release kits.

Is Digital Guard Dawg legit?

Here is what a buyer can check before spending several hundred dollars:

• A registered corporation. The About page lists Digital Guard Dawg, Inc. as a California stock corporation, number 2875319, incorporated 19 April 2006, with status Active. A public company-records site that mirrors California data shows the same corporation number, an Active status and a Roseville address at 801 Riverside, Suite 101.
• A street address, phone line and hours. The footer of every page gives 801 Riverside Ave Ste 101, Roseville, CA 95678, a toll-free number (1-877-246-5395), an email address and weekday hours.
• Published manuals and troubleshooting. The Support page links installation manuals for each system and interactive troubleshooting flowcharts for the iKey, PBS, PBS-X and KIM motorcycle systems. You can read them before you buy.
• A written return policy. A money-back guarantee covers returns within 7 days of purchase with an RMA number (details below).
• Published reviews. The Reviews page shows "5.0 out of 5 · 44 reviews," gathered from Google, Yelp, a parts retailer and customer testimonials. Individual product pages show their own counts, for example 4.9 from 12 reviews on the iKey and 5.0 from 7 on the PBS-I. These are selected and displayed by the company.

The company also makes claims we could not check. Its About page lists builders it calls partners and users (including Hennessey Performance, Ring Brothers, Revology and Gateway Bronco), commercial clients (including FedEx, SpaceX, United Airlines and two US ports), and government users including "US President's Motorcade," "US Special Forces" and "Naval Service Warfare Dept." Treat those as the company's own statements. If they matter to your decision, ask the company what it can share.

Who owns or runs Digital Guard Dawg?

The website does not name an owner, founder or management team, and it has no staff page. It describes "our US-based team," refers on the KIM-U page to "Our MECP techs," who it says "are always available by phone", and splits contact requests between a Sales Team and Tech Support. If you want to know who you'll be dealing with, ask when you call.

The product line at a glance

Prices are the base prices shown on each product page on 19 October 2026, before options such as extra fobs or GPS.

Push button start systems for cars and trucks

The automotive page describes four systems, from a basic button to a full "keyless go" setup like a modern luxury car.

iKey

The iKey ($783) is the flagship. The company says it works with "almost any vehicle (except 2012 and newer Mercedes-Benz)," for both classic and modern cars, and lists restomods, hot rods, LS swaps, Coyote swaps and modern vehicles as popular uses. It combines:

• Passive keyless entry (PKE). As you approach with the fob in your pocket, the doors unlock and the alarm disarms. When you walk away (the page says typically within 5 to 10 feet), it locks the doors, arms the alarm and disables the start button. The product FAQ says the iKey needs power door locks or door poppers for this.
• Push button start. The button authorizes when the fob is present; you start the engine from inside.
• Alarm and immobilizer, including a two-stage shock sensor, door-not-closed and key-not-found reminders, auto window closing and ignition-controlled door locks.
• Optional remote start, with a stated range of over 250 feet, and optional 4G GPS tracking.
• Factory security disarm and bypass-module outputs so it can work with factory "chip in the key" or CANbus systems. The FAQ says older vehicles usually don't need a data or bypass module and suggests calling tech support to check yours.

The fob has three buttons controlling six channels, a valet mode for car washes and repairs, and a hidden slot for a door-key blade. The system can learn up to 4 iKey fobs and 2 Emergency Bypass Cards, and one fob can be programmed to an unlimited number of vehicles. The product FAQ says one fob comes as standard and extra fobs ordered with the system arrive preprogrammed. The module measures 5.25 x 4.25 x 1.25 inches, weighs 22 oz, runs on 12 volts and switches 4 x 40A circuits (220A in-rush). Security is described as Texas Instruments RFID with "DFDE (Dual Frequency ~ Dual Encryption)" and over 6 billion unique codes. Diesel vehicles are supported with one extra wire, according to the FAQ.

PBS-II

The PBS-II ($665) is aimed at pre-1998 vehicles with power accessories. On top of RFID push button start it has five control channels: four controlled from the fob and one triggered by proximity, for door locks, shaved door poppers, windows, trunk release, lighting or similar. Its specs list onboard 60A relays (4 x 60A, 300A in-rush), 12-gauge wiring on a copper chassis, built-in filtering for MSD-type high-performance ignitions, and a programmable starter delay of up to 7 seconds for diesel glow plugs or aftermarket fuel injection. The FAQ says it works alongside a Dakota Digital instrument system. You tap the button for accessory mode, tap again for ignition, and press the brake plus the button to start or stop the engine.

PBS-I

The PBS-I ($589) is the simpler version for pre-1998 vehicles that don't need remote accessory control. It has the same 60A relays, RFID fobs (a "Standard" fob with sliding cover or an "OEM" style fob with a key-blade compartment), MSD filtering and the same button sequence, but no accessory outputs. The FAQ says each system can learn an unlimited number of fobs, and that keeping your original key working is possible in many classic and custom vehicles but not all.

PBS-X

The PBS-X ($443) is an add-on for vehicles that already have an aftermarket keyless entry alarm or remote start. You unlock with your existing alarm remote, which tells the PBS-X to light the start button; then you press the brake and the button. The product page says it works with the aftermarket alarm and remote start brands it lists by name, so check that list for yours. The module is 4.5 x 3.5 x 1 inches, 11 oz, 12 volts, 4 x 40A.

All four systems include a billet start button with an LED halo ring, prewired on a 36-inch plug-in harness.

Motorcycle keyless ignition (KIM series)

The KIM (Keyless Ignition Module) replaces a motorcycle's key switch. You carry a Dawg Tag; when the module detects it, the ignition is authorized. You flip the kill switch to on and press the starter. When you flip it off and walk away, the module arms itself. The company says the KIM locks out both the ignition and fuel circuits ("dual point immobilization"), rather than only the starter.

• KIM-P ($269): plug-and-play for listed models. The motorcycle page has a year/make/model fitment search, and the FAQ names Harley-Davidson, Indian, Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Triumph among the makes covered. The Support page lists several model-specific KIM versions, including four for Harley-Davidson (KIM-HD, HD2, HD3, HD100).
• DGD-KIM-HD ($269): the Harley-Davidson version, listed for all Harley-Davidson 12V motorcycles.
• DGD-KIM-U ($249): universal for all 12V motorcycles. You connect to the 12V and ignition wires at the key switch, tap the stop/run switch wire and connect a ground. The company calls it "a two beer install."

Options on each: extra fobs at $35 each, an accessory switch for $10 (so you can run lights or a radio at a show without the full ignition), and the GPS tracker for $314 or $333 with starter lockout. From the KIM FAQ: the bike does not shut off if the tag falls out of your pocket while riding; each tag uses two CR2032 batteries, replaced about yearly; the module is sealed and IP67 rated; the system learns an unlimited number of tags; and a lost tag can be bypassed with your user-programmed code. On warranties the FAQ says the KIM "will not void your warranty," citing no reported manufacturer warranty issues; ask your motorcycle dealer if this matters to you.

Boats, ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles and golf carts

PBS-M for boats ($469). For gas or diesel boats with a 12-volt, non-CANbus ignition. The fob is chrome-plated and rated IP67; the FAQ says it was tested submerged beyond 3 meters in salt and fresh water. The brushed stainless start button is IP67 with a blue halo LED. The control module is water resistant rather than waterproof and should be mounted somewhere protected, such as under the dash. One system controls one motor, so twin-engine boats need two systems (one fob can authorize both). The marine page asks owners with multiple engines, an unusual ignition or an existing alarm to contact support before installing.

PBS-MX for ATVs and UTVs ($429) and PBS-MXS for snowmobiles ($429). Both are for 12-volt machines, with an IP67 billet button and an RGB status LED, an emergency bypass code and the "Proudly made in the USA" line. The powersports page advises a healthy battery, secure grounds and a harness kept away from exhaust heat and suspension travel, and says RFID authorization "complements rather than replaces physical locks."

PBS-GC for golf carts ($299). Listed for 12V to 48V gas or electric carts, for both custom carts and fleets.

Extra fobs for the marine and powersports systems are about $42 each, and the GPS tracker can be added for $314 or $333.

Anti-theft and fleet driver management

If you don't want a push button, the anti-theft line adds only the immobilizer. Each is a hidden module; you carry a Dawg Tag, the system disarms as you approach and arms when you leave.

• AT-1 Personal Anti-Theft System ($229): for any 12V vehicle, with a "simple 3 wire install" and a user-programmable bypass code. It lists Kia, Hyundai, work trucks, fleet vehicles, restomods and classic cars as popular uses.
• AT-1FX ($229): anti-theft plus driver management for fleets. The site's FAQ describes its fleet driver management as giving each driver a unique fob and controlling which drivers can run which vehicles.
• AT-1C ($229): for Class 8 trucks, with a "driver management hierarchy" to assign drivers to trucks.
• AT-1E ($229): for police, fire, ambulance and municipal fleets.
• DGD-M1 ($149): a basic hands-free immobilizer for any 12V circuit, with a "2-wire plus power and ground" install.

The Anti-Theft page also lists categories for heavy equipment and small equipment. Prices for those were not on the pages we checked, so ask the sales team.

Humvee and military-pattern vehicles

The DGD I-24 ($199) is a plug-and-play keyless ignition and immobilizer listed for the Humvee, M998, M1097, M151 and M151A1. The page says installation needs no cutting or splicing: you move the existing ignition switch wire to the I-24 harness and attach a ground. You flip the start switch on and start the engine; the system arms itself when you walk away. Extra fobs are $42.

The Guard Dawg 4G GPS tracker

The GDT-AU tracker costs $314, or $35 more with starter lockout, and can be added to most systems at checkout. A motorcycle version (GDT-MP) is also listed. From the product pages:

• Updates the vehicle's position every 2 minutes, shown in an iOS and Android app with satellite, map and street views.
• Alerts for theft, towing, ignition on, low battery, after-hours use, geo-fence violations and excess speed, and an automatic "Theft Fence" each time you park.
• IP67 sealed case, a 400 mAh backup lithium-ion battery, 6 to 36 volt input, and a stated 2 mA sleep draw at 12 volts.
• Optional starter lockout: switch a circuit on or off from the app, for example to lock out the starter.

Activation. Two years of activation are included. After that, a one-year renewal is listed at $49, with 2-, 3- and 5-year options. The company says renewals can be "as low as 26.95 a year" on a prepaid 5-year plan. The renewal product's web address says "5g" while its title says 4G; the product pages describe the tracker as 4G LTE.

Start buttons, fobs and accessories

Every PBS and iKey system includes a billet start button: brushed stainless or black anodized, 22mm or 25mm hole size (the face is 3mm larger), with a blue, green, red or white LED halo ring, prewired on a 36-inch harness. Bought separately, billet buttons are $50. The company says it offers over 50 button styles in total:

• Slim Line buttons ($77): only 1/4 inch thick, with red, blue or green backlighting and a mounting platform that can sit over an existing ignition switch.
• OEM-style buttons modified to work with the company's systems, from $159 (Ford Raptor, Honda Civic styles) through $199 to $353 for most Lexus, Nissan, Toyota and Corvette styles, up to $705 for the Aston Martin style.

The FAQ says any momentary 12V button can also be used.

Fobs and parts. The System Accessories page lists a KIM replacement fob at $42, PBS fobs (standard or OEM style) at $65, a new iKey fob at $79, and Emergency Bypass Cards at $15. It also sells power door lock kits ($85 for 2 doors, $159 for 4), a trunk release kit ($44) and alarm add-ons such as glass break and microwave sensors ($34 and $43). Remote start for the iKey is listed at $100.

How much does Digital Guard Dawg cost?

These are the published prices on product pages when we checked on 19 October 2026. Prices on the general FAQ page are given as ranges and don't always match the product pages, so trust the price on the product page you're buying from.

What else to budget for. Installation, if you don't do it yourself; the company does not publish an installation price. Shipping, which is not refunded on returns. Any extra fobs, buttons or door lock actuators your build needs.

Price matching and discounts. Every product page says "We match any advertised price," and checkout accepts discount codes. Product pages show card logos and PayPal Credit at checkout. The company does not publish volume or fleet pricing, so fleets should ask the sales team.

Insurance. The product FAQs say any insurance discount depends on your insurer. Ask your insurer before counting on one.

Can you install it yourself?

Often yes, depending on the vehicle and the system. The company's own guidance:

• Older vehicles: the iKey FAQ calls installation "generally straightforward, particularly for older vehicles," and accessible to DIYers who follow the instructions.
• Newer vehicles: the same FAQ says professional installation is "strongly recommended" because of more complex electrical systems.
• PBS systems: beyond battery and ground, the ignition wiring "only involves reconnecting the existing wires from the Ignition Switch to the PBS module," and each accessory usually takes two wire connections.
• Motorcycles and Humvees: described as a "two beer install."
• Boats: described as comparable to installing a car remote start.

The general FAQ estimates 2 to 3 hours for a PBS-I and 3 to 6 hours for the iKey with passive entry; treat those as the company's estimates. Manual transmissions can be wired to require the clutch pedal. The Support page has installation manuals for each system and interactive troubleshooting flowcharts, and the site has install videos. Phone support is available on weekdays, and one customer review on the site says the company helped arrange a local installer. If you're not comfortable with 12-volt wiring and a multimeter, budget for a professional installer.

What if you lose the fob or the battery dies?

Each system has a backup, but it differs by product:

• iKey: an Emergency Bypass Card, which the FAQ says is waterproof and needs no battery. You wave it near the bypass antenna to unlock and start. The fob also has a hidden slot for a mechanical door-key blade.
• PBS-I and PBS-II: an Owner Card with a unique 4-digit PIN. You enter it through the programming switch to start the vehicle.
• KIM, AT-1, I-24 and powersports systems: a user-programmable bypass code, entered with the stop/run switch on motorcycles and the Humvee.

Fobs use CR2032 coin batteries. The FAQs say to replace them yearly, though they often last 1 to 3 years, and that you don't need to reprogram after changing the fob or vehicle battery. Replacement fobs cost $35 to $79 depending on the system.

How ordering and shipping work

1. Pick the system and options. On a product page you choose extra fobs, a GPS tracker and, for car systems, a start button style and size.
2. Add to cart and check out. Checkout runs online and accepts discount codes.
3. Shipping. The company ships Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, using USPS only. In-stock orders placed by 3:00 pm ET ship within two business days. Build-to-order items take longer. Orders over $500 need a signature. If the shipping and billing addresses differ, you must include the shipping address phone number. Packages can't be rerouted once shipped. USPS Express is available, but weekends don't count; call for weekend delivery.
4. International orders. Some products can't ship abroad, and duties, taxes and brokerage fees may apply. The company suggests contacting support first.
5. Register the product. A product registration form asks for your details, the product, where you bought it, and a PIN you choose.

The shipping policy says delivery dates are estimates, not guarantees, and that orders from other sellers are that seller's responsibility for delivery issues.

Guarantee, returns and other policies

• Money-back guarantee. The company calls it an "unconditional money back guarantee on all of our products." To use it, call or email within 7 days of purchase for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number, then return the product with your receipt.
• Shipping fees. Original shipping fees are non-refundable, including on returns.
• Warranty. We did not find a published warranty term on the pages we checked. Ask the company what coverage applies to your system before buying.
• Terms. The Terms and Conditions and Shipping Policy were last updated on 18 September 2024, according to the pages.

How it compares with other options

Who it suits, and who should look elsewhere

Questions to ask before you buy

1. Which system fits my exact vehicle (year, make, model, engine, transmission), and do I need a data or bypass module?
2. For the iKey: do I have, or need to add, power door lock actuators for passive entry?
3. What warranty covers this system, for how long, and what does a warranty claim involve?
4. Is this item in stock, or built to order, and when will it ship?
5. Can you recommend an installer near me, and roughly what should installation cost?
6. For fleets or heavy equipment: what are the prices and volume terms for the systems not priced online?
7. Can you back up the builder, commercial and government customer claims on your About page?

How to get started

1. Start from the category for what you drive: cars and trucks, motorcycles (with a fitment search), boats, powersports or anti-theft.
2. Read the installation manual on the Support page before ordering, so you know what wiring is involved.
3. Call 1-877-246-5395 (weekdays 7 am to 5 pm) or use the contact form to confirm fitment, stock and warranty.
4. Order online, then register the product after it arrives.

Visit Digital Guard Dawg

Terms you'll see on the site

• RFID: radio frequency identification. The module reads a unique code from your fob or card to authorize the ignition.
• Immobilizer: a device that keeps the engine from starting unless an authorized key, fob or code is present.
• PKE (passive keyless entry): doors unlock when you approach with the fob, without pressing a button.
• PBS: push button start. Also the name of the company's PBS-I, PBS-II, PBS-X, PBS-M and related systems.
• KIM: Keyless Ignition Module, the company's motorcycle line.
• Dawg Tag: the company's name for its small RFID fobs on motorcycle, anti-theft and other systems.
• Emergency Bypass Card / bypass code: backup ways to start the vehicle without the fob.
• ACC / IGN / START: the accessory, ignition and starter circuits a key switch normally controls.
• Starter lockout: a GPS tracker option that can disable the starter from the phone app.
• RMA: Return Merchandise Authorization, the number you need before returning a product.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

All pages checked on 19 October 2026.

1. Digital Guard Dawg, home page and site footer: digitalguarddawg.com
2. About Us / Company Info: digitalguarddawg.com/about
3. FAQ (100 answers): digitalguarddawg.com/faq
4. Contact: digitalguarddawg.com/contact
5. 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee: digitalguarddawg.com/100-customer-satisfaction-guarantee
6. Shipping and Delivery Policy: digitalguarddawg.com/shipping-delivery-policy
7. Terms and Conditions: digitalguarddawg.com/terms-and-conditions
8. Support, manuals and flowcharts: digitalguarddawg.com/support
9. Reviews: digitalguarddawg.com/reviews
10. Category pages: Automotive, Motorcycle, Marine, Powersports, Anti-Theft, Start Buttons, System Accessories
11. Car system pages: iKey, PBS-I, PBS-II, PBS-X, Remote Start
12. Motorcycle pages: KIM-P, DGD-KIM-U, DGD-KIM-HD
13. Marine, powersports and golf cart pages: PBS-M, PBS-MX, PBS-MXS, PBS-GC
14. Anti-theft and military pages: AT-1, AT-1FX, AT-1C, AT-1E, DGD-M1, DGD I-24
15. GPS pages: GDT-AU 4G tracker, tracking renewal
16. Emergency Bypass Card: product page
17. Product Registration: digitalguarddawg.com/product-registration
18. OpenCorporates record for Digital Guard Dawg, Inc. (California company 2875319): opencorporates.com/companies/us_ca/2875319