My first thought is perhaps we take the battery out of a remote, or just use the key for entry...
dabbler said
01:54 PM Dec 1, 2017
One of my vehicles has keyless entry and keyless start. Removing and replacing the batteries from remotes just to use it would be onerous and tbh I miss the convenience of my other vehicles.
Years ago, Prius forums were full of stories relating to the effects of fob proximity to both locked and unlocked vehicles. I suspect Toyota tamed it by decreasing fob range.
We can do little but hope manufacturers deal with the issue as they have with all vehicle security issues (or better).
Possum3 said
03:31 PM Dec 1, 2017
At least the Patrol still rely on having a key to start - Mind you it's expensive to have one replaced at a Dealer.
RustyD said
03:47 PM Dec 1, 2017
I have had instances where my remote had locked other cars and other remotes have locked my cars but have never been able to open other than the vehicle is set too.
Possum3 said
04:15 PM Dec 1, 2017
Back in '96 there was a Pajero (High Top) same colour as mine parked next to mine (At a winery in SA) - I opened it got in and realised that someone had changed the colour of wool seat covers - I was on a Bush Safari at the time, and even though a non-drinker the child bride dobbed me in to the Morning Muster next day, and I Had to wear a silly hat for the Day - (multi coloured Jester cap with bells on). There were only ever a few old Hi-top Pajero's in Oz but I found the one that had matching keys.
Tony Bev said
06:16 PM Dec 1, 2017
It does make you wonder, just how safe the keyless entry cars really are
dabbler said
06:35 PM Dec 1, 2017
Probably know more or less than equivalent keyed vehicle Tony Bev.
RustyD said
08:15 PM Dec 1, 2017
I opened a green HR Holden one night with my white Hillman Hunter keys after Id been on the turps. My wife asked me if I was OK to drive when the key would not start the car. After I said yes she told me what I had just done. I handed over they keys.
Then my dad unlocked and got into his car one day only to find an old lady sitting in the passenger seat. After a bit of a chat, turned out she was supposed to be in exactly the same car parked behind. Her key had opened dads car door.
Cruising Cruze said
08:45 PM Dec 1, 2017
Just lucky that I can understand German I hope the next one is in Spanish ( just kidding )
Yes makes you wonder how safe the cars and the electric operated roller doors are
which most houses have
Cheers John
Barboots said
09:33 PM Dec 1, 2017
Put yer tin foil hat on yer keyfob
Seriously though, if you are concerned about it shielding the key/s will prevent access and/or starting.
Wizardofoz said
09:49 PM Dec 1, 2017
Speaking of roller garage doors, mine mysteriously used to open and close quite regularly, then a year or so ago it suddenly stopped and hasnt done so since...I guess the owners must have replaced their door?!
-- Edited by Wizardofoz on Friday 1st of December 2017 09:51:16 PM
aussie_paul said
10:01 PM Dec 1, 2017
There was a story of kids driving around during the night with stolen garage openers. Occasionally a garage would open and in they go!!!
Aussie Paul.
RustyD said
10:42 PM Dec 1, 2017
My wireless front door bell was set off by a neighbours garage door opener depending on where he was when he shut the door on leaving.
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone has heard of thieves using amplifiers to enter cars or motorhomes, and how can this be stopped.
This article is very interesting.
https://www.wired.com/2016/03/study-finds-24-car-models-open-unlocking-ignition-hack/
My first thought is perhaps we take the battery out of a remote, or just use the key for entry...
Then my dad unlocked and got into his car one day only to find an old lady sitting in the passenger seat. After a bit of a chat, turned out she was supposed to be in exactly the same car parked behind. Her key had opened dads car door.
Just lucky that I can understand German
( just kidding )
I hope the next one is in Spanish
Yes makes you wonder how safe the cars and the electric operated roller doors are
which most houses have
Cheers John
Speaking of roller garage doors, mine mysteriously used to open and close quite regularly, then a year or so ago it suddenly stopped and hasnt done so since...I guess the owners must have replaced their door?!
-- Edited by Wizardofoz on Friday 1st of December 2017 09:51:16 PM
There was a story of kids driving around during the night with stolen garage openers. Occasionally a garage would open and in they go!!!
Aussie Paul.