For everyone who has this and is concerned about the relay systems now used to steal our vehicles, follow the link below. It's available for both the older and new keys from Porsche.
https://keylessprotector.com
Keyless Entry
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So - with Keyless Entry Protector you have to tap the fob, wherever you have placed it - in your pocket or bag or whatever - twice, and within a specified time period, and with a certain amount of force. Hmmm.
If only someone could come up with something simpler. Like... a key fob that you can press once to open and again to lock. Now that would be game changing!
What's that - it's been universally available since the 1980's?? Ohh...
Am I alone in thinking that keyless entry is a solution to a problem that doesn't exist??
James
If only someone could come up with something simpler. Like... a key fob that you can press once to open and again to lock. Now that would be game changing!
What's that - it's been universally available since the 1980's?? Ohh...
Am I alone in thinking that keyless entry is a solution to a problem that doesn't exist??
James
Completely agree.Shortshift wrote: ↑Sat May 11, 2019 2:56 pm So - with Keyless Entry Protector you have to tap the fob, wherever you have placed it - in your pocket or bag or whatever - twice, and within a specified time period, and with a certain amount of force. Hmmm.
If only someone could come up with something simpler. Like... a key fob that you can press once to open and again to lock. Now that would be game changing!
What's that - it's been universally available since the 1980's?? Ohh...
Am I alone in thinking that keyless entry is a solution to a problem that doesn't exist??
James
Every time I've loaned / hired a keyless entry car I walk away wondering if I've really locked it. With KE Porsche you also have a a 'false' key already in the ignition! Doh!!!
Steve
2020 GTS in Sapphire Blue
(sold) 2017 SD in Rhodium Silver
2020 GTS in Sapphire Blue
(sold) 2017 SD in Rhodium Silver
Call me old fashioned but I actually think that there is something reassuring about putting a key in the ignition to start the car. I had keyless entry on the Macan because my wife drove it reguarly and she hates fishing a key out of her handbag for some reason (probably because she can never find anything in there) but would never have it again.
I do wonder about the smartphone entry on the new Tesla Model 3 and whether or not that is more secure assuming you don't lose your phone.
I do wonder about the smartphone entry on the new Tesla Model 3 and whether or not that is more secure assuming you don't lose your phone.
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I have removed the 'dummy key' from the ignition slot thingy so:
(a) it no longer looks to a casual passer-by that the keys have been left in the car, in the ignition,
and
(b) I have to insert the key fob into the slot and twist it to start the car in good-old time-honoured fashion.
So that end of things is sorted; it's just the vulnerability to relay-attack that remains.
More hassle than it's worth!
James
(a) it no longer looks to a casual passer-by that the keys have been left in the car, in the ignition,
and
(b) I have to insert the key fob into the slot and twist it to start the car in good-old time-honoured fashion.
So that end of things is sorted; it's just the vulnerability to relay-attack that remains.
More hassle than it's worth!
James
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I have done exactly that in my Cayman, it also serves as somewhere to store the real key rather than it sitting in your pocket which I hateShortshift wrote: ↑Sat May 11, 2019 11:28 pm I have removed the 'dummy key' from the ignition slot thingy so:
(a) it no longer looks to a casual passer-by that the keys have been left in the car, in the ignition,
and
(b) I have to insert the key fob into the slot and twist it to start the car in good-old time-honoured fashion.
So that end of things is sorted; it's just the vulnerability to relay-attack that remains.
More hassle than it's worth!
James
Cayenne E Hybrid
718 Cayman S
Previous : Macan 2.0
718 Cayman S
Previous : Macan 2.0
If you buy a vehicle with keyless entry you must accept the risks that come with it.
You must also accept the risk that if you buy an expensive and desirable vehicle it could be a target for theft, although much cheaper vehicles such as the Fiesta and Corsa are also popular targets of theft.
My personal view is that if I had keyless entry I would not protect the key it any more than I would normally do (keep away from the front door and out of sight from external windows).
Unless obliged to do so I would probably not choose to have a tracker. It's insured and I would be reluctant to have a car back that is likely to have been harshly driven and potentially ripped apart whilst searching for the tracker device.
You must also accept the risk that if you buy an expensive and desirable vehicle it could be a target for theft, although much cheaper vehicles such as the Fiesta and Corsa are also popular targets of theft.
My personal view is that if I had keyless entry I would not protect the key it any more than I would normally do (keep away from the front door and out of sight from external windows).
Unless obliged to do so I would probably not choose to have a tracker. It's insured and I would be reluctant to have a car back that is likely to have been harshly driven and potentially ripped apart whilst searching for the tracker device.
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2022 Macan GTS Gentian Blue
Macan SD - Volcano Grey
Boxster S - Polar Silver
2022 Macan GTS Gentian Blue
Macan SD - Volcano Grey
Boxster S - Polar Silver
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I keep my keys in faraday purses when they are in the house, 2 for £7.95 on amazon.
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