Theft is on the rise

[Rlaf75]

I know thieves will take whatever they want at any cost but they seem to be getting smarter. Keep an eye out for your ride https://youtu.be/TD-8OzXmafU

 

[goggles]

Ive had this thought on my mind since Ive decided to shop for a new truck, I have a few ideas to slow them down such as fake ecm port, hidden switches and so on, its defiantly a problem, I have an alarmed garage but that may not stop thieves, perhaps a bear trap painted black on the floor, thieves will put their arms on the floor first near the ecm port, bonus with this is the screams will alert me, then comes a whole new show.
Also a shielded sleeve for you keyfob.

 

[Loudram]

I keep my fob's in a faraday box. The hard part is getting my wife to put hers in it. Her Edge isn't on the top stolen car list but it does have passive entry so it's easier to get into it than mine is without it.

I still feel Ram isn't doing enough to prevent theft. It doesn't take much to add a pin or a way for us to verify that a new fob being programmed is authorized by us.

I just had a new fob programmed a couple of weeks ago. I bought an OEM refurbished one with the tailgate release on it because my fob's didn't have that button but the truck had the option. It only took the locksmith a few minutes to program the new fob. It was scary fast but he did say that on the '22's you don't use the OBD2 port to program them anymore. There's someplace else to plug into. But regardless it still only took him a few minutes and he was done.

I don't live in a bad area but I still might put a kill switch in it.

 

[Zoe Saldana]

I keep saying I'm going to install a kill switch ... but I haven't got around to it.

 

[Rlaf75]

I keep my fob's in a faraday box. The hard part is getting my wife to put hers in it. Her Edge isn't on the top stolen car list but it does have passive entry so it's easier to get into it than mine is without it.

I still feel Ram isn't doing enough to prevent theft. It doesn't take much to add a pin or a way for us to verify that a new fob being programmed is authorized by us.

I just had a new fob programmed a couple of weeks ago. I bought an OEM refurbished one with the tailgate release on it because my fob's didn't have that button but the truck had the option. It only took the locksmith a few minutes to program the new fob. It was scary fast but he did say that on the '22's you don't use the OBD2 port to program them anymore. There's someplace else to plug into. But regardless it still only took him a few minutes and he was done.

I don't live in a bad area but I still might put a kill switch in it.

We have a mobile key guy that we use at work to cut and program nee key fobs for the fleet of promaster vans we have. Those vans still use the fob with the flip out Lazer cut key like the Mercedes used to use. The guy van literally cut the keys and program the fobs in just minutes while sitting in his own vehicle. The guy is a very nice guy and we trust him with everything but it's quite scary that he can do it so quickly. The equipment and programs he uses isn't cheap either. After seeing g the video I posted a ordered a Faraday case to keep my fobs in when I'm home because I think the fobs may still be in range of the truck

 

[Loudram]

Those boxes are very common and affordable on Amazon. It's cheap insurance. I tested the one I bought by putting the fob in the box and while standing next to my wife's SUV with the box right next to the door handle I tried opening the door. Couldn't do it, test passed.

 

[goggles]

Here is a link to a auto data port lock, Im thinking of building one provided I can get the parts I need. thieves are worried about time, anything that slows them down is a plus, if they get too discouraged, they'll give up and move on especially if the car is outside on the driveway a few feet from the house. Having a large mean dog with an attitude problem is one of the best deterrents , then again so is something with .223 or 5.56.

What Is a Data Port Lock? - Important Things About OBD

Thieves steal cars by accessing the OBD port. What is a data port lock and how can it help you? Read here.

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[Socalramfan]

Just like your home…. If someone really wants to get in, they will. Granted, they may need to be carried out

The key is to make it less accessible to do so, which means having them move onto someone else’s.

Alarms, kill switches, immobilizes etc are all great. As is parking in a well lite area

 

[goggles]

Just like your home…. If someone really wants to get in, they will. Granted, they may need to be carried out

The key is to make it less accessible to do so, which means having them move onto someone else’s.

Alarms, kill switches, immobilizes etc are all great. As is parking in a well lite area

Its getting to the point were your going to have to carry a rfi scanner in your pocket and scan your car after coming out of a shopping center, thieves are sticking small GPS trackers in certain parts of the car making it a beacon for them to find easily, in many cases they use Apple air tags, do a online search for Air Tags used for car theft, I live in a subdivision with large properties out in the county, there are street lamps but wide apart, this would make me a perfect target, so you really have to add on layers of protection, having good neighbors is a plus, especially when they own a front end loader with backhoe.

 

[Rocketjam]

The joys of technology...

 

[zzzxhk]

I keep my fob's in a faraday box. The hard part is getting my wife to put hers in it. Her Edge isn't on the top stolen car list but it does have passive entry so it's easier to get into it than mine is without it.

I still feel Ram isn't doing enough to prevent theft. It doesn't take much to add a pin or a way for us to verify that a new fob being programmed is authorized by us.

I just had a new fob programmed a couple of weeks ago. I bought an OEM refurbished one with the tailgate release on it because my fob's didn't have that button but the truck had the option. It only took the locksmith a few minutes to program the new fob. It was scary fast but he did say that on the '22's you don't use the OBD2 port to program them anymore. There's someplace else to plug into. But regardless it still only took him a few minutes and he was done.

I don't live in a bad area but I still might put a kill switch in it.

I keep mine in this: https://slnt.com/collections/faraday-bags-for-keys/products/flexible-faraday-cage It's more like a bag the fob is attached inside. A box is good for at home, but I saw a video the cops put out that shows thieves catching and amplifying the signal when you're walking away from it like at a mall.

The bag works and pretty cheap compared to larger sizes. It doesn't have to be all wrapped up to block the signal and I carry it bagged and keep it bagged at work and it's protected.

 

[Loudram]

I keep mine in this: https://slnt.com/collections/faraday-bags-for-keys/products/flexible-faraday-cage It's more like a bag the fob is attached inside. A box is good for at home, but I saw a video the cops put out that shows thieves catching and amplifying the signal when you're walking away from it like at a mall.

The bag works and pretty cheap compared to larger sizes. It doesn't have to be all wrapped up to block the signal and I carry it bagged and keep it bagged at work and it's protected.

We have two bags that came with the box. I just have to remember what I did with them. Obviously I put them in a place where I could easily find them because now I can't.

 

[johnhenryculver]

I am searching everywhere, googling everything and can't get a straight answer on where to find an obd port lock for a 2019 ram 1500. Can anyone steer me in the right direction?

 

[gofishn]

Have never worried about anything getting stolen, ever.


Now that I've said it ......

 

[garrye]

Anyone old enough to remember where the brightlight switch was on 60's model and older vehicles will know where and how to put in a great kill/start switch

 

[inuyasha-rules]

I wonder how effective it would be to remove the cigarette lighter fuse. That stops code readers from working.

 

[cornelius967]

After watching this video, I bought a Faraday box for home and some Faraday pouches for when I travel away from home. I also pull the fuel pump relay when I have to park in a parking lot or parking garage when on the road (I figure it's less likely that they have a spare relay than a spare fuse).

https://youtu.be/2tQVov0Ra8g

 

[zzzxhk]

This is what I want - basically a kill switch with button presses. Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser

Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser Demonstration - Audi A6 2017

Quick Demo Of How The Autowatch GHOST Immobiliser Works On An Audi A6 Avant 2017. Prevent Keyless Entry Theft! In today's video and part of our recent upload...

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Press steering wheel buttons in sequence like a pin number and start. Even with the fob this doesn't start without the 'pin'.

Appears to be mostly UK. After a ton of google, I can't find anyone that installs that's in the states or at least close by.

 

[huntergreen]

I know it’s low tech, but I have a German shepherd. He caught a kid trying to get in my truck a couple years ago at 3 AM. Didn’t work out so good for the kid.

 

[Loudram]

This is what I want - basically a kill switch with button presses. Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser

Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser Demonstration - Audi A6 2017

Quick Demo Of How The Autowatch GHOST Immobiliser Works On An Audi A6 Avant 2017. Prevent Keyless Entry Theft! In today's video and part of our recent upload...

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Press steering wheel buttons in sequence like a pin number and start. Even with the fob this doesn't start without the 'pin'.

Appears to be mostly UK. After a ton of google, I can't find anyone that installs that's in the states or at least close by.

I looked in that too and I found the same thing. No US installers. I'm tempted, business opportunity. I'm an industrial electrician car nut so it would be a good fit. I'm just not sure how good the system is. I don't want to install junk on my truck or on anyone else's vehicle.