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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Ferbag1972, Jul 13, 2020.

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  1. Jul 13, 2020 at 2:32 PM
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    Kairide

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    No joke, I laugh every time I see a Club...but they say it's still one of the best ways to prevent your car from being stolen.
     
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    TreeFortRichard Barcelona Red is the best red...

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    Just put one of these under each tire...don't forget they are there...
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    Oh, and in Massachusetts the best you can do is yell "I have a gun, stop" because you cannot use deadly force for property...you can't even brandish a weapon to protect property if you have a means of escape without confrontation...

    Also in Massachusetts "Failure to Report a Hotel Fire" is an FID disqualifying event :)
     
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  3. Jul 13, 2020 at 2:34 PM
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    Same here, esp after all the infomercials when I was growing up.

    Agreed though. Why mess when there is an easier target. With the fob range extenders, it is easy pickings.
     
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  4. Jul 13, 2020 at 2:40 PM
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    You need an RFID pouch. They are cloning the commands from the OEM fob/remote. Even if you have your keys inside the house they can clone them from literally hundreds of feet away. No need to touch anything. RFID pouches are cheap...$10~$15...Amazon
    The spare set I kidd you not wrap it in aluminium foil. If you don't believe me, wrap your keys in aluminium foil and try start your car, truck...it will not start...basically a Faraday cage!...
     
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  5. Jul 13, 2020 at 2:47 PM
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    I have read on here somewhere that if you hold the lock button and tap the unlock button twice the fob will flash 3 times and the transmitter will turn off. it will turn back on again once you hit any button.
     
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  6. Jul 13, 2020 at 2:49 PM
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    yeah, made me laugh when I saw this new vette (I took this back in 2017) rocking a club at the train parking lot.
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  7. Jul 13, 2020 at 2:50 PM
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    Nice color.

    If I was using a Park n Ride, the Club would be a smart move.
     
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  8. Jul 13, 2020 at 3:23 PM
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    The risk of someone stealing your vehicle by amplifying your RFID signal from the keyless fob has been an ongoing topic on most car forums. Having been an Audi and Tesla owner, those forums are littered with these type of threads. Some people on those forums keep their keys in Faraday pouches all the time, except when they're using their vehicles.
    In the end as others have said, if someone wants to steal your vehicle, they'll steal it. It's a small risk you'll have to deal with, just don't get too paranoid.

    Maybe we need to start a group buy on the Club!! :devil:
     
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  9. Jul 13, 2020 at 3:23 PM
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    Point being, I don’t have to worry about this FOB hijacking. Not sure where the idea that car thefts didn’t start till FOBs were introduced, but hey imagine if it was just that easy.
     
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    I'm confused, are there Tacomas that start with just the press of a fob button? Is this considered a remote start? My 17 Limited requires the fob to be in the cab (I believe) and then I push the button on the dash with foot on the brake. I would really appreciate someone clarifying just what type of fob is being discussed. Thanks.
     
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  11. Jul 13, 2020 at 3:31 PM
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    You are correct
     
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  12. Jul 13, 2020 at 3:32 PM
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    Appreciate the quick response, but what am I correct on? Remote start?
     
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  13. Jul 13, 2020 at 3:35 PM
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    About the FOB, what happens is thieves use a booster to amplify your FOB signal, then start your vehicle.
     
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    Toyota's are in demand in the middle east and africa...you don't see those guys running around in F-150's...
     
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    More like mexico or south america. My 2nd gen was stolen when the original owner, my brother's father in law had it. They ended up finding it trying to cross the border somewhere in mexico either into the US or some other central american country, my brother couldn't recall the exact details. There's still a chance they could retrieve the vehicle, the truck was returned within 2 weeks.
     
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    I do...and more...
     
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  18. Jul 13, 2020 at 3:41 PM
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    I'm in the if they want it, they'll get it camp, use common sense, keep good insurance, and live your life, things happen.

    Also; I love my guns, but I'm not killing someone trying to take my truck, unless there trying to pull me out of it, I'll have a new one soon enough,,,,, see above.
     
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    Why laugh?...if two trucks are parked close to each other but one has a Club...which will the thiefs go for...one that now will need a $2000 new steering wheel because was cut to remove the club...or the one without...?!
     
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    I try to put my key fob across the house from where i parked my truck.
     
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