security question
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The main problem is how common the OEM system is. It needs to be cracked once to affect all of models of a manufacturer.
It would be good to know how they penetrated the system to plan for it.
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Here is an article on the topic:
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/02/...ith-black-box/
See how car thieves are getting in - YouTube
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/02/...ith-black-box/
See how car thieves are getting in - YouTube
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It gets a bit more complicated than changing code. Scanners can crack rolling codes. I believe the most secure system is the one that uses dialogue between the fob and car to set the next code sequence. I'm not sure that the stock system is. There are some places in the world where not having a extra security measurements is a gift for thieves.
The main problem is how common the OEM system is. It needs to be cracked once to affect all of models of a manufacturer.
It would be good to know how they penetrated the system to plan for it.
The main problem is how common the OEM system is. It needs to be cracked once to affect all of models of a manufacturer.
It would be good to know how they penetrated the system to plan for it.
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As Vlad said: there is no defect to fix. Don't know if someoone got your code and even if they did, they can get it again using the same method. But more than likely the vehicle was unlocked.
Don't feel bad, it happened to me last night. Been driving my GS all week and went to the Rx yesterday to find the trays from the glove box sitting on my drivers seat. I don't keep anything in the Rx so there was nothing to take but they did a pretty thorough search. Glove compartment stays locked.
But yeah, was pretty pissed knowing someone had their hands invside touching stuff. Went to car wash this morning to get the interior clearned, just cause.
Having two car with two extreme locking sequences (complete to none) is frustrating as my GS has made me very complacent in double checking vehicle security. Won't happen again though so I am grateful for the event for only that reason.
Don't feel bad, it happened to me last night. Been driving my GS all week and went to the Rx yesterday to find the trays from the glove box sitting on my drivers seat. I don't keep anything in the Rx so there was nothing to take but they did a pretty thorough search. Glove compartment stays locked.
But yeah, was pretty pissed knowing someone had their hands invside touching stuff. Went to car wash this morning to get the interior clearned, just cause.
Having two car with two extreme locking sequences (complete to none) is frustrating as my GS has made me very complacent in double checking vehicle security. Won't happen again though so I am grateful for the event for only that reason.
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nightdiff, I'm glad there wasn't any damage to your RX. I saw reports on the news last night/this morning about how thieves are stealing rims and leaving cars on blocks in one section of NY. Now you mentioned neighbors said it's rampant. Was anyone else victimized the same night? Any cameras in the area? Chances are they'll be caught. In the meantime, make sure the RX is locked and don't keep valuables inside.
Sorry that this happened to OP. It particularly annoys me that criminals think they can just take things that we work so hard for. Please don't leave anything of value or things that could possibly contain things of value (especially in plain sight) in your vehicle. We see many vehicle burglaries (while volunteering for the Crime Analysis Unit of our local PD) with MOE of "Smash and Grab" for backpacks/gymbags that can contain laptops or dirty gym clothes. If the later, then we are stuck with the insurance deductible for the window repair.
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I had 4 incidents of break ins. Twice they smashed a front window. With the AM1 the shock sensor set the alarm off.
It's a simple installation and uses the factory remote.
JR
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