How did they steal this RX
It’s a CAN invader device they hook up using two wires from the headlight.
Then they are able to unlock the car with that invader device.
Once inside, they takeover the OBD2 port to clone a new key.
….And just like that, the car is gone.
Then they are able to unlock the car with that invader device.
Once inside, they takeover the OBD2 port to clone a new key.
….And just like that, the car is gone.
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From: Ontario
Yup, as easy as that. and fast.. 1 out of every 6 RXs Lexus sells are stolen in Ontario, Canada.
Makes me think if the OEMs have any interest in preventing that, since for everyone that is stolen and shipped overseas, they order another one.................. hummmmmmmm...
Makes me think if the OEMs have any interest in preventing that, since for everyone that is stolen and shipped overseas, they order another one.................. hummmmmmmm...
Yup, as easy as that. and fast.. 1 out of every 6 RXs Lexus sells are stolen in Ontario, Canada.
Makes me think if the OEMs have any interest in preventing that, since for everyone that is stolen and shipped overseas, they order another one.................. hummmmmmmm...
Makes me think if the OEMs have any interest in preventing that, since for everyone that is stolen and shipped overseas, they order another one.................. hummmmmmmm...
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Joined: Sep 2018
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From: Colorado
I guess if they are going to go in this way there might not be much that can be done to stop thieves. The other way they steal the car is via a remote booster, but I wonder if the remote is turned off if that will stop the boosting method....
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Joined: Feb 2021
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From: PA
You can park in a garage.
https://youtu.be/mOVwwVOBliQ?t=303
Disablabling "Access System with Elec Key" ( in door lock settings ) is said to prevent relay hacks.
https://youtu.be/mOVwwVOBliQ?t=303
Disablabling "Access System with Elec Key" ( in door lock settings ) is said to prevent relay hacks.
"Access System with Elec. Key" ....... This option is not available on my car. I have a 2017 RX 350 base.
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Joined: Apr 2023
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From: ON
I had an after market immobilzer on it so they could unlock the door but not start the car.
The first time I had gone back to the dealership to plug back in the headlight wire and run diagnostics.
Now that it happened a second time, am i able to just plug the wire back in myself? Thx
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Joined: Jan 2016
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From: Ontario
Must have been amature thieves. They steal them without breaking any glass, usually.