3rd Gen Wireless Key Fob Hacking

Its easier to store the key in the RF shielded pouch when I'm at home.

I've had many cars with smart keys and could care less if they were stolen, but I have a special bond with my truck which is why I'm worried.

 

Btw.. This alert is for everyone, but specifically for owners in SoCal. There appears to be a theft ring in SoCal targeting trucks I think everyone should be aware of.

 

Sorry I have to be the one to say it, but I can't go on living this way...

*Let's go places (not be confused with @Letsgoplaces who may have fallen off the planet. Come back Chris!)

Whew! Glad I got that off my chest! Seriously though, thanks for the heads-up on the nerd thieves

 

Maybe try putting a club on the steering wheel. That way the thieves might go to the next vehicle instead of yours.

 

Im older and I have insurance...


I don't give a rip if they take it.

 

Lol

 

The Club is so old school the thief may not know what the hell it is

 

I would leave the key fob in the truck, if I thought someone would steel it, tailgate and all.

 

Same. Someone wants to steal my truck, let them. It's insured

 

Hey Joe... Festing Toyota, in Huntsville, had a few tailgates taken one night last year... It happens..!!
I did the hose clamp thing to my 2006 Taco... Not done anything yet to the 2016..!

 

Which is every 2016+ TRD or Limited....

What I gathered from the article was the thieves are using a device that acts as relay between the real original fob and the car. Essentially fooling the car into thinking the fob is nearby/inside and fooling the fob into thinking it's close to the car. No hacking or cracking since this exploit is actually using the fob itself.

Article at Wired: https://www.wired.com/2016/03/study-finds-24-car-models-open-unlocking-ignition-hack/

I'm not real concerned. Folks doing that are going to hit the executives fancy big$$$ cars at their reserved spots in the parking deck at work long before they get to my truck. At home the dogs make everyone quite aware of anyone coming up our driveway.

 

I'm insured, however my truck was not easy to find nor will it be easy to replace.

 

Yep, probably just sold as scrap metal.

 

If they want it bad enough, they are going to get it, no matter what it takes.

 

I didn't know you hand's name was "so much ass".

 

Harder

Try, you must

 

wtf are you retirees doing up there taking peoples tailgates? lol
I ordered mine eh. will be here january

 

NO, apparently... the more tailgates that get stolen... the more demand there is to get a replacement..!! (Are you with me yet)..??
It's a matter of supply and demand... if the dealer wants...say $1,200 for TG with paint is $1,700...(I'm not sure)

Black market is about $700.00... (and "in your colour)... guess what...!! You just bought your TG back...!!!

 

Lulz Faraday cages for truck keys.

 

To keep your key fob from "talking" to your truck simply put it into battery save mode. Hold the lock button and press the unlock button twice. The red light will blink four times. The key will not respond to the trucks signals. To resume regular key fob functions just press any key on the fob. These instructions are in the owner's manual. This is a simple no cost work around. Just remember to do the same to your second fob.