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SpeedyMedic · 07-08-2014, 12:51 AM

Can someone explain something to me? My car was broken into and they stole what was easy to get. No windows were broken. The car was locked. My alarm never went off. Even though it wasn't anything major, the fact that they were able to get this close without my noticing bothers me. I'm still unsure how someone could get into my vehicle without my knowing or setting the alarm off.

Has anyone else had this problem?

Crazyhorse6901 · 07-08-2014, 02:55 AM

They have a device that will bypass the alarm system.

SpeedyMedic · 07-08-2014, 10:39 AM

So there's really no reason to have an alarm? Does anyone know of a better system? I'm kind of frustrated with a thieves ability to take my things so easily.

Angrybird 12 · 07-08-2014, 11:02 AM

When you got in had the tamper alert been activated? Its possible they had one of those frequency generators that send out millions of unlock codes and they found yours that way.

Rcfiddy1 · 07-08-2014, 11:16 AM

My alarm

Alarms are only a feel good device. Thieves will get it if they want it. Out of site out of mind.

baum · 07-08-2014, 11:46 AM

i know you would probably swear that you locked it, but are you truly sure?

and have you tested to see if your model is actually an alarm? they way to test is lock it with the fob. press the lock button 2x. wait a few minutes with the window down open the door from the handle inside do not hit the lock button. if the horn honks you have an alarm. if it doesnt you dont

Angrybird 12 · 07-08-2014, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baum

i know you would probably swear that you locked it, but are you truly sure?

and have you tested to see if your model is actually an alarm? they way to test is lock it with the fob. press the lock button 2x. wait a few minutes with the window down open the door from the handle inside do not hit the lock button. if the horn honks you have an alarm. if it doesnt you dont

They all come with the alarm. You can tell if it's activated 30 seconds after locking the doors by a red LED flashing in the light sensor dome.

Southern Comfort · 07-08-2014, 12:06 PM

So where do you get one of these devices? How much do they cost?
I'm sure they fall into the "tools for commission of a crime" category, and the NSA will add this to my permanent record for quality purposes...
But I would like to see a demonstration.
op - my money is on left unlocked or someone used your key fob.

Angrybird 12 · 07-08-2014, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Southern Comfort

So where do you get one of these devices? How much do they cost?
I'm sure they fall into the "tools for commission of a crime" category, and the NSA will add this to my permanent record for quality purposes...
But I would like to see a demonstration.
op - my money is on left unlocked or someone used your key fob.

I've seen news reports about it being done, not sure if it works on newer cars though.
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/bre...ry?id=17367442

Knockoutpie · 07-08-2014, 01:05 PM

They're devices you make, you can't buy them, radioshack parts..

customaudioman · 07-08-2014, 01:36 PM

This happen more with older cars "code grabbing". I havent seen it much with newer models. Me personally I always add aftermarket alarms to all my cars. then added tilt sensors, glass break sensor and proximity sensor. biggest thing is don't leave thing visible on seats and dash.

jeffa · 07-08-2014, 02:00 PM

Code grabbing devices don't work well on newer cars that have "rolling code" type receivers. This type of remote works by sending out a different code each time the transmitter is pressed. The receiver has an algorithm that tells it which code is being sent, and what the next code sent will be. Code grabbers can only receive one frequency, and cannot encode and send rolling code information.

GONIF · 07-08-2014, 02:10 PM

Did you program your smart phone to lock and unlock your car ? If they want to steal it ,they will . All you can do is slow them down.

SpeedyMedic · 07-09-2014, 09:57 PM

I made sure to lock it after I checked for my sister's purse. I don't usually leave my car outside, so I double checked.i didn't see any evidence of tampering aside from my things being gone. I know the alarm works since it's been set off by a passenger in the past. I couldn't tell you how it happened. It's a newer model and shouldn't have been so simple but it seems that it was. Sadly, I have no idea what to do to prevent this in the future.

07-08-2014, 12:51 AM	#1
SpeedyMedic Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: KS Posts: 32	They got into my car w/o setting off my alarm? Can someone explain something to me? My car was broken into and they stole what was easy to get. No windows were broken. The car was locked. My alarm never went off. Even though it wasn't anything major, the fact that they were able to get this close without my noticing bothers me. I'm still unsure how someone could get into my vehicle without my knowing or setting the alarm off. Has anyone else had this problem? __________________ So why does it say drive like a girl? It's simple. People tend to get out of the way faster if a woman's behind the wheel. Last edited by SpeedyMedic; 07-08-2014 at 12:53 AM. Reason: add info

07-08-2014, 10:39 AM	#3
SpeedyMedic Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: KS Posts: 32	So there's really no reason to have an alarm? Does anyone know of a better system? I'm kind of frustrated with a thieves ability to take my things so easily. __________________ So why does it say drive like a girl? It's simple. People tend to get out of the way faster if a woman's behind the wheel.

07-08-2014, 11:02 AM	#4
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	When you got in had the tamper alert been activated? Its possible they had one of those frequency generators that send out millions of unlock codes and they found yours that way. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

07-08-2014, 11:16 AM	#5
Rcfiddy1 Sold car... Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS #37115 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manalapan, New Jersey Posts: 2,019 View My Garage	My alarm Alarms are only a feel good device. Thieves will get it if they want it. Out of site out of mind. __________________ Build Thread ECS Novi 1500 Supercharged, LS3 conversion, Small blower cam, Alky Meth injection, 3:45 rear, BMR Suspension parts, 1LE Sways, Billy Boat ZL1 dual mode exhaust.

07-08-2014, 01:05 PM	#10
Knockoutpie Drives: 2014 2SS RS Coupe Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,454	They're devices you make, you can't buy them, radioshack parts.. __________________

07-08-2014, 02:55 AM	#2
Crazyhorse6901 Turbine Maker Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT-RS "LFX"V6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hampton,Virginia 23661-1824 Posts: 295	They have a device that will bypass the alarm system.

07-08-2014, 11:46 AM	#6
baum Drives: 2013 1LS, 2013 Ram 1500 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minneapolis, mn Posts: 645	i know you would probably swear that you locked it, but are you truly sure? and have you tested to see if your model is actually an alarm? they way to test is lock it with the fob. press the lock button 2x. wait a few minutes with the window down open the door from the handle inside do not hit the lock button. if the horn honks you have an alarm. if it doesnt you dont

07-08-2014, 12:06 PM	#8
Southern Comfort No Tags/Habitual Violator Drives: 2012 SIM 2SS/RS & z71 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: North Georgia Posts: 2,379 View My Garage	So where do you get one of these devices? How much do they cost? I'm sure they fall into the "tools for commission of a crime" category, and the NSA will add this to my permanent record for quality purposes... But I would like to see a demonstration. op - my money is on left unlocked or someone used your key fob.

07-08-2014, 01:36 PM	#11
customaudioman Drives: burnt orange Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: md Posts: 40	This happen more with older cars "code grabbing". I havent seen it much with newer models. Me personally I always add aftermarket alarms to all my cars. then added tilt sensors, glass break sensor and proximity sensor. biggest thing is don't leave thing visible on seats and dash.

07-08-2014, 02:00 PM	#12
jeffa Drives: 2014 2LT/RS Ashen Gray Metallic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 585	Code grabbing devices don't work well on newer cars that have "rolling code" type receivers. This type of remote works by sending out a different code each time the transmitter is pressed. The receiver has an algorithm that tells it which code is being sent, and what the next code sent will be. Code grabbers can only receive one frequency, and cannot encode and send rolling code information.

07-08-2014, 02:10 PM	#13
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	Did you program your smart phone to lock and unlock your car ? If they want to steal it ,they will . All you can do is slow them down. __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

07-09-2014, 09:57 PM	#14
SpeedyMedic Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: KS Posts: 32	I made sure to lock it after I checked for my sister's purse. I don't usually leave my car outside, so I double checked.i didn't see any evidence of tampering aside from my things being gone. I know the alarm works since it's been set off by a passenger in the past. I couldn't tell you how it happened. It's a newer model and shouldn't have been so simple but it seems that it was. Sadly, I have no idea what to do to prevent this in the future. __________________ So why does it say drive like a girl? It's simple. People tend to get out of the way faster if a woman's behind the wheel.