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Old Aug 21, 2015, 7:33 pm
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Originally Posted by KRSW

What you said was true...about 10 years ago. Now with keyless ignition that's no longer the case: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/09...ar_theft_hack/
They are cloning key fobs, or teaching the security system new keyfobs, not starting the car without a valid keyfob. The silly engineers that linked easily intercepted door lock/unlock code to the ignition enable system need a kick in the knackers, although the demand probably came from marketing. All in the name of lazy drivers that find putting a key in a slot and turning it to be too hard/uncool. Smh.
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