Theft of vehicles with keyless ignition

[Tote]

Why you should keep your keys in the freezer....

Why keeping your keys in the freezer can stop thieves breaking into your car

A very interesting story regarding how a little lateral thinking can allow someone to open and maybe start your car fitted with keyless entry.

Regards,
Tote

[Eevo]

this isnt new.

any system can be defeated.

[Slunnie]

Does the freezer act as an RF proof box or similar? Interesting read!

[Tote]

Yes, the freezer acts as a faraday cage, a metal cash tin would achieve the same objective.

Regards,
Tote

[RHS58]

I'd be worried pulling your frozen key out of the freezer will cause condensation to occur inside the key and create corrosion and electrical gremlins.
I've had problems with a camera I used in subzero temp,s getting moisture condensing inside when the camera was brought inside where it was warm.
Why not wrap the key in alfoil, or put it in a metal cash box?

Ron

[bee utey]

Well if a frozen key doesn't get the thief into the car a well aimed frozen chicken will.

[Tombie]

Well if a frozen key doesn't get the thief into the car a well aimed frozen chicken will.

Thanks for that... My day just got a little better!

[Tombie]

So would the fridge, with less thermal shock.

Or a saucepan with lid, a metal cash box etc

[Ferret]

Wrap your keys in aluminium foil. Wrap a little around your head too.

Anyway, it is an interesting angle, an amplifier to increase the range of the vehicles radios.

[benji]

Why not change the communication so that they key fob initiates the unlocking sequence?

There are also other devises that record your key fob when you lock the car so that it can be opened the second you're out of sight.

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