>>>> oh, and remote start also requires you leave a key near the ignition
>>>> sensor so the security chip can disarm the computer lock.
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> But how are you going to capture it from that transmitter? It only
> transmits when told to by it's controller
if i can capture the key code, i'm /definitely/ capable of transmitting
the handshake that initiates it!
> and it's short distance (you
> need to be in the car, near the column, ready to receive when the
> auto-start is triggered remotely).
>
> Pretty small window of exposure as opposed to reading the original key
> signature by brushing past the car owner as they walk away from the car.
the point is, remote start leaves the tools of the job in the car. no
remote start means you need to access the driver instead - not something
most high tech car thieves are interested in doing.
Seth - 18 Jul 2007 11:45 GMT
>>>>> oh, and remote start also requires you leave a key near the ignition
>>>>> sensor so the security chip can disarm the computer lock.
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> remote start means you need to access the driver instead - not something
> most high tech car thieves are interested in doing.
They'd flatbed the car before going through the trouble you describe.
jim beam - 18 Jul 2007 13:43 GMT
>>>>>> oh, and remote start also requires you leave a key near the
>>>>>> ignition sensor so the security chip can disarm the computer lock.
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>
> They'd flatbed the car before going through the trouble you describe.
that's common, but if i were a tech geek with a little code capture box,
it would take me literally seconds to retrieve the code. skeleton key,
code box, drive away. much easier than flatbed.
Seth - 21 Jul 2007 03:28 GMT
>>>>>>> oh, and remote start also requires you leave a key near the ignition
>>>>>>> sensor so the security chip can disarm the computer lock.
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> it would take me literally seconds to retrieve the code. skeleton key,
> code box, drive away. much easier than flatbed.
If you knew the technology behind today's remote start units, you'd agree a
flatbed is easier.
Seth - 21 Jul 2007 03:28 GMT
>>>>> oh, and remote start also requires you leave a key near the ignition
>>>>> sensor so the security chip can disarm the computer lock.
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> if i can capture the key code, i'm /definitely/ capable of transmitting
> the handshake that initiates it!
Which of the 4.3 billion codes are you going to capture? Different code
sent everytime. You would need to capture the current code and the seed key
and then know which algorythm to use to compute the next keycode.
>> and it's short distance (you need to be in the car, near the column,
>> ready to receive when the auto-start is triggered remotely).
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> remote start means you need to access the driver instead - not something
> most high tech car thieves are interested in doing.
And when running on remote start the steering wheel is still locked, if an
automatic the transmission is still locked and as soon as you step on the
brake or rev the engine to 3x idle it cuts out.
jim beam - 21 Jul 2007 03:40 GMT
>>>>>> oh, and remote start also requires you leave a key near the
>>>>>> ignition sensor so the security chip can disarm the computer lock.
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> an automatic the transmission is still locked and as soon as you step on
> the brake or rev the engine to 3x idle it cuts out.
if you don't have the technology, flat bed would be easier, yes. but i
assure you, there are kids out there that do this stuff the techy way,
just for the geekiness of it. and remote start with prolonged cold idle
is still a bad for the motor.
Seth - 21 Jul 2007 04:01 GMT
>>>>>>> oh, and remote start also requires you leave a key near the ignition
>>>>>>> sensor so the security chip can disarm the computer lock.
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> assure you, there are kids out there that do this stuff the techy way,
> just for the geekiness of it.
You're still underestimating the complexity of the job. I doubt they'd
spend the $$$ for the equipment just for the geekiness of it. I used to
install these things for a living (owned my own car stereo/alarm/custom
shop).
> and remote start with prolonged cold idle is still a bad for the motor.
No argument on that.
jim beam - 21 Jul 2007 04:09 GMT
>>>>>>>> oh, and remote start also requires you leave a key near the
>>>>>>>> ignition sensor so the security chip can disarm the computer lock.
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> install these things for a living (owned my own car stereo/alarm/custom
> shop).
i'm not arguing against you dude, just pointing out that some people do
this because they can. just like some people spend countless freakin'
hours busting drm codes on a $15 dvd.
>> and remote start with prolonged cold idle is still a bad for the motor.
>
> No argument on that.