FOB keys and theft
Keep those in a faraday bag or case when not in use. New vehicles only need the key close to the car, then when FOB is close the door will open and the push-button start will crank the engine and unlo...
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wa8yxm wrote:Bobbo wrote:
A key, they have to actually get possession of to copy its impression. So, yes, a key is much safer because it is much more difficult to duplicate.
Ever watch a TV show where the rich couple goes out to dinner. The Parking valet copies their house key and address. His henchmen visit the house and all is gone?
Takes only a couple minutes for the valet to copy the key.
Steal the car later.
since most cars built since the mid 90's have an RFID key a key copy is useless to start the car. To get a key that will start the car usually means showing registration that matches VIN number, proof of ownership, photo ID a signature and in many cases getting your picture taken and then waiting a day or so to get the key. And in the case of one of my vehicles, they key needs to be programmed to the vehicle either by the dealer or the owner IF the owner has TWO working keys. The programming sequence requires that at the start of the programming you insert one working key,
once that is recognized, it asks you to remove that key and insert a second key. If that is recognized THEN it will allow you to insert the new keys and program them to the vehicle.
So even if someone did manage to get a key to that vehicle of mine, it still wouldn't be programmed and would be useless.
not a very likely way to get a key for a car anymore.
