ZeroTX
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How resistant are these cars to theft attempts? Please hold off on the "if anyone really wants your car they can find a way" posts. Thanks. I hear you. Move along. That is not the topic of this post. We know that. Thanks Einstein.
Now, someone who actually knows how the theft prevention in these cars works and its effectiveness, please speak up and let us know! One thing I am glad about is that I park my car in the garage at night, because I do know that one theft method is to essentially boost the key fob signal (the fob located inside your house) and instantly start the vehicle. I've seen it done w/ Ford Super Duty trucks w/ push-button start.
So let's leave that one out of the equation. If I park the car outside, within signal range, I'll put the key fob into a metal safe, so that method won't work. So again, not concerned w/ that method of theft. What about others? Assume they have no key fob and no way to "boost" your key fob's signal from a distance. How easy can they be started?
Another method seen in Europe is they plug a 'device' into the OBD2 port which essentially reprograms the car's security and then starts the engine. This takes about 2-3 minutes from what I've read. I believe that this method has been used a lot more in the U.S. than we are actually aware of. On my F150, I have a metal lock over the OBD2 port to slow down any thief trying to use this method to start it. Wonder if this method works on the Mustang? Maybe I need to order a locking plate for it as well... ?
Thanks for any helpful information. Again, please no 'if they really want it they can find a way...' posts. We know. Thank you kind genius, sir. Let's move on to the actual topic.
Now, someone who actually knows how the theft prevention in these cars works and its effectiveness, please speak up and let us know! One thing I am glad about is that I park my car in the garage at night, because I do know that one theft method is to essentially boost the key fob signal (the fob located inside your house) and instantly start the vehicle. I've seen it done w/ Ford Super Duty trucks w/ push-button start.
So let's leave that one out of the equation. If I park the car outside, within signal range, I'll put the key fob into a metal safe, so that method won't work. So again, not concerned w/ that method of theft. What about others? Assume they have no key fob and no way to "boost" your key fob's signal from a distance. How easy can they be started?
Another method seen in Europe is they plug a 'device' into the OBD2 port which essentially reprograms the car's security and then starts the engine. This takes about 2-3 minutes from what I've read. I believe that this method has been used a lot more in the U.S. than we are actually aware of. On my F150, I have a metal lock over the OBD2 port to slow down any thief trying to use this method to start it. Wonder if this method works on the Mustang? Maybe I need to order a locking plate for it as well... ?
Thanks for any helpful information. Again, please no 'if they really want it they can find a way...' posts. We know. Thank you kind genius, sir. Let's move on to the actual topic.
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