Car theft prevention, what are u using? - Page 21

Jonnykakez · 04-12-2024, 06:44 AM

Obd2 port lock it’s not the key you need to worry about hiding it’s all done through your obd port and xtool advance in the thieves hands they stop onstar and start the car through the obd port and xtool key programmer no key even necessary and breaking corner of glass alarm doesn't sound hope the best

CRBWS6 · 06-19-2024, 10:38 AM

Probably preaching to the choir, but remember this thread when heading to the polls. Need politicians that are tougher on crime.....regardless of all the other political distractions. Car theft is a serious crime and those caught for it should not be walking free!

havelegs · 06-19-2024, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CRBWS6

Probably preaching to the choir, but remember this thread when heading to the polls. Need politicians that are tougher on crime.....regardless of all the other political distractions. Car theft is a serious crime and those caught for it should not be walking free!

It's the court systems (district attorney) who make insane plea deals with criminals, leaving the victims to pay the costs for replacement along with the mental health impact.

keep_hope_alive · 08-13-2024, 02:14 PM

Another easy step in reducing the ability to copy a key is to relocate the antenna that is inside the center console, next to the cup holder. Moving this antenna should prevent key duplication (or at least the would-be thieves wouldn't know where to put the key). The wiring for that antenna is long enough to present flexibility.

The Maverick · 08-14-2024, 10:27 AM

Does the common OBD method require a physical key fob? I thought it only required the plug-in OBD tool.

arpad_m · 08-14-2024, 08:07 PM

I would never have thought OBD-II port access would be allowed without a key fob. Is that the case? It must be, otherwise this duplication method wouldn't work, since the thieving ****s only have blanks...

Is there any good reason not to require a working key fob to operate the OBD-II port?The only snag I can think of is a situation when the security module doesn't work, but that could be solved with a secondary master module that requires physical access, for example.

olrocker · 08-14-2024, 08:23 PM

Why couldn’t GM simply rout the OBD port where they have many cars n the past - below the center of the dashboard below the center HVAC outlets, maybe behind the knee pad?

Seems to me half the problem here is simply that you can just reach the port simply by reaching through the window.

Capricio · 08-15-2024, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

Is there any good reason not to require a working key fob to operate the OBD-II port?

How would someone legitimately get a new key/fob made, if they lost both of theirs? Repossession, rental car mess up, I can see several use cases that could come up frequently.

grampa_ss · 08-15-2024, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by olrocker

Why couldn’t GM simply rout the OBD port where they have many cars n the past - below the center of the dashboard below the center HVAC outlets, maybe behind the knee pad?

Seems to me half the problem here is simply that you can just reach the port simply by reaching through the window.

Totally agree. If they can't reach it from outside, they'd have to open the door which would set off the alarm. I think this is a great 1st step.

VR Baron · 08-16-2024, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by grampa_ss

Totally agree. If they can't reach it from outside, they'd have to open the door which would set off the alarm. I think this is a great 1st step.

Reason to get a obd port lock cover.

arpad_m · 08-16-2024, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Capricio

How would someone legitimately get a new key/fob made, if they lost both of theirs? Repossession, rental car mess up, I can see several use cases that could come up frequently.

Fair point. The master module I mentioned above would come into play in this case, but it's a hassle indeed.

FactoryMatt · 09-19-2024, 08:06 PM

https://vargasturbo.com/product/vtt-...-locking-tool/

this is a very nice piece. GM specific. each one takes a unique key.

Whoomba · 12-26-2024, 03:37 PM

Anybody using one of these? A friend of mine in a vette forum says they are popular there.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3D1CMSN...e7fc04a51&th=1

DamonZ28 · 12-26-2024, 08:05 PM

No. Watch some videos of people testing the various anti-theft devices. This one is always at or near the top of the list for being the easiest & quickest to defeat.

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08-13-2024, 02:14 PM	#284
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12-26-2024, 08:05 PM	#294
DamonZ28 Drives: 2020 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 852 View My Garage	No. Watch some videos of people testing the various anti-theft devices. This one is always at or near the top of the list for being the easiest & quickest to defeat. __________________ 2020 Camaro 2SS - Riverside Blue, NPP, Magnetic Ride, Sunroof Soler DLX Bluetooth Throttle Controller / OFFKAT Smoked LED Side Marker Lights / Blue SS emblems on front & rear / Wildhammer Rear Dark Reflectors / Trim Illusion Gloss Black Door Handle Covers / eBay Black Fuel Door / Screaming Chicken Fender Hash Marks / Color-Matched G2 Caliper Paint CT Sounds Tropo 10" Sub / Down4Sound MM1000 Mini Maxx amp / JL Audio LoC-22 line output converter / Sub Thump Plug N Play T-Harness With ANC Defeat Harness Kit My Camaro Journal

04-12-2024, 06:44 AM	#281
Jonnykakez Drives: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1	Obd2 port lock it’s not the key you need to worry about hiding it’s all done through your obd port and xtool advance in the thieves hands they stop onstar and start the car through the obd port and xtool key programmer no key even necessary and breaking corner of glass alarm doesn't sound hope the best

08-14-2024, 10:27 AM	#285
The Maverick Somewhere in the Kalahari Drives: 2021/18 (de-fresh) 3LT RS Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 840	Does the common OBD method require a physical key fob? I thought it only required the plug-in OBD tool.

09-19-2024, 08:06 PM	#292
FactoryMatt Drives: '22 2SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: NorCal Posts: 205	https://vargasturbo.com/product/vtt-...-locking-tool/ this is a very nice piece. GM specific. each one takes a unique key.

12-26-2024, 03:37 PM	#293
Whoomba Drives: 2024 Camaro 2SS CE Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 1,465	Anybody using one of these? A friend of mine in a vette forum says they are popular there. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3D1CMSN...e7fc04a51&th=1

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