Quote:
Originally Posted by scanny
So basically if you turn off key fob and put a lock on OBD port then thieves have no way to steal 4Runner? Or there might be some other ways?
|
I think with Toyota you have to turn the fob broadcasting off after every time you use it. If you remove the battery, then you can't open the doors with the lock/unlock button. It's kind of a shame you can't disable the proximity feature but leave the lock/unlock function working.
Some people are putting their keys in what is advertised as a faraday box or pouch. Some of these work and some do not.
There's a few problems with some of the cheaper mass produced units. Some aren't built that well and leak RF. Others may not prevent the leakage of RF for the specific frequencies used by the key.
The trick is to test it in close proximity to the car for the door unlock function and inside the car for push to start. Some negative reviews of boxes report that it does not block bluetooth or wifi although the key is not using those frequencies in the first place.
One problem with the RF blocking box is you're not likely to use it when you and the car is not home.
I am going to see how much of this can be disabled in the 4Runner itself so that the key won't matter.
Edit: disabling the Smart Key system is listed as a feature only the dealer can disable in my owner's manual. I am going to see what scan tools can do that.