security question
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security question
My 2013 rx was broken into last night and they stole some valuables from it.I am pretty sure I locked door but not 100% sure.I heard that they can steal/crack code for fob.I was wondering how to reset the fob,is this possible?
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How about a Viper security system?
Lots of discussion here, mostly regarding remote start but the system can do both.
Lots of discussion here, mostly regarding remote start but the system can do both.
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During my career in high-tech software, we had a saying: "If a person can design it, another person can hack it."
It's amazing to me the amount of effort that intelligent people put into illegal activities.
It's amazing to me the amount of effort that intelligent people put into illegal activities.
More likely than not that you didn't lock it. Doubt if someone is going to go through the not so easy process of hacking FOB just to steal a pair of glasses, gps, or other random stuff people keep in the cars.
Pretty common for a thief to walk down the block taking a pull of door handles in case someone made a mistake and didn't lock the door. If door opens, likely alarm wasn't set and thus no noise and easy pickings.
Agree with Viper suggestion, i'm a big fan.
Pretty common for a thief to walk down the block taking a pull of door handles in case someone made a mistake and didn't lock the door. If door opens, likely alarm wasn't set and thus no noise and easy pickings.
Agree with Viper suggestion, i'm a big fan.
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Usually, the fobs are retransmitted. But those professionals will take your vehicle, not break into it. It is much easier to drill a hole to get access to the CANBUS interface wiring. Then send the command to unlock the car. Are all of door handles in one piece?
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How about a Viper security system?
Lots of discussion here, mostly regarding remote start but the system can do both.
Lots of discussion here, mostly regarding remote start but the system can do both.
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More likely than not that you didn't lock it. Doubt if someone is going to go through the not so easy process of hacking FOB just to steal a pair of glasses, gps, or other random stuff people keep in the cars.
Pretty common for a thief to walk down the block taking a pull of door handles in case someone made a mistake and didn't lock the door. If door opens, likely alarm wasn't set and thus no noise and easy pickings.
Agree with Viper suggestion, i'm a big fan.
Pretty common for a thief to walk down the block taking a pull of door handles in case someone made a mistake and didn't lock the door. If door opens, likely alarm wasn't set and thus no noise and easy pickings.
Agree with Viper suggestion, i'm a big fan.
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yes no damage to vehicle
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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.
Would be interesting to know the other types of vehicles that were targeted (all push button start, etc). Where the cars in driveways or street parking? not sure if you're in NYC or not.
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its' probably the new electronic device that are capable of cracking the codes in seconds. they did a special on the latest problem and show captured incident where thieves were able to easily open the locks on what seems to be Japanese vehicles but failed to open GM vehicle. thieves rummaged through the vehicle but didn't damage windows or interior.
Have lived in NJ/NY, its way of life so don't expect anything from police to solve this anytime soon or ever. best protection is garage since alarm really doesn't deter the criminals.
Have lived in NJ/NY, its way of life so don't expect anything from police to solve this anytime soon or ever. best protection is garage since alarm really doesn't deter the criminals.