Tazer Unlocker Guide: Everything It Does for Your Challenger

What Is the Tazer?

The Z Automotive Tazer is a small OBD-II plug-in device that communicates with the Challenger's various control modules — BCM, PCM, TIPM — to enable features that are present in the factory software but disabled by default.

It's not a tune. It doesn't modify fuel maps, timing, or performance parameters. It unlocks hidden functionality in the factory software.

Features It Unlocks (2015–2023 Challenger)

Performance Features:

• Line Lock: Engages front brakes hydraulically for burnouts — no plumbing or ABS modifications required. Works on all automatic models, even those not factory-equipped with SRT Line Lock
• Launch Control: Enables factory launch control on non-SRT automatics
• SRT Drive Modes: Unlocks Sport/Track drive mode selection on R/T models not factory equipped
• SRT Performance Pages: Enables the 0–60 timer, quarter-mile timer, and G-meter on UConnect screens that didn't include it from the factory
• Shift Light: Enables a shift indicator light on 6.4L models

Convenience Features:

• Disable TPMS warnings: Useful when running a second wheel set without TPMS sensors
• Disable seatbelt chime: Removes the reminder tone
• Disable in-motion navigation lockout: Allows navigation destination input while driving
• Disable skip shift (CAGS): Alternative to the $25 CAGS plug for manual cars
• Disable Active Noise Cancellation: Lets more exhaust sound into the cabin

Lighting Features:

• Light Show: Flash sequence of exterior lights (exterior lighting dance — party trick)
• Fog light customization: Adjust DRL and fog light behavior
• Puddle light customization: Adjust mirror puddle light settings
• Sequential turn signal modification: Adjust blink speed on some models

Additional:

• Video input unlock: Enable rear video through the head unit
• Backup camera override: Allow camera to work while vehicle is in motion
• Steering wheel shift controls: Use cruise control buttons for manual shifting

What Tazer Does NOT Do

• Does not improve horsepower or torque
• Does not modify engine tuning parameters
• Does not replace a custom PCM tune
• Does not work on all features on every model year — compatibility varies

Is It Worth Buying?

Yes, if you:

• Have a non-SRT Challenger (R/T) and want Line Lock/Launch Control/Track Mode
• Run a second wheel set without TPMS sensors and want to silence the warning
• Want to disable the seatbelt chime and in-motion navigation lockout

Skip it if:

• You already have all the features it unlocks (Scat Pack and Hellcat owners often have most of them from the factory)
• Your primary goal is more power (this doesn't help with that)

Cost: ~$350–$400. Plugs into the OBD-II port; programming takes under 5 minutes. Fully reversible.