Car thefts... this is kinda scary...

[KIC]

The newest device to rip us off..

 

https://www.youtube.com/embed/l7OadDz3Ums

 

 

 

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[Eck]

Seen this video last year when I was in MS.

I don't think they found out yet what it is that they use...

[a1bummer]

Yet another reason to stick to my classics.

[MiCarl]

I wonder how many unique codes the key fobs really have. It might be as simple as having the box transmit a couple hundred and the door unlocks.

 

I protect myself by having nothing worth stealing......

[Flyinfool]

It is most likely that they are not going thru the key fob. more likely they are hacking right into the computer.

[baylensman]

New cars do not actually have the old pin and tumbler connected via rod to the latch. The pin and tumbler sends an RF to the unlock module. To keep it simple the RF is short, and not encrypted. The car MFGS are aware of this. Starting the vehicle on the other hand require the fob and a very secure and unique code.

[Marcarl]

Best get a Saab,,, leave the keys in it,,, they can't find the keys even if they got so far as wanting to.

[spke]

The steering column on my wifes Saab has scratches on the right side from me trying to put the key in the non-existent ignition switch. Takes me a min to go "oh yeah, dummy".

 

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[Eck]

They probably use the same type system that On-Star uses to unlock your car, just a hand held unit..

[Prairiehammer]

Best get a Saab,,, leave the keys in it,,, they can't find the keys even if they got so far as wanting to.

 

Yeah, that was the common joke back when I bought my '78 SAAB 99 Turbo.

It took my (then) fiancee about 10 minutes to find the ignition switch the first time I tossed her the keys and told her to start the car. I just watched...from the nice warm house.

 

No thief would spend that much time trying to steal a SAAB.