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Automobile Enthusiasts

Jerry2144

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1. That means you're vulnerable

Reply to question everything (Original post)

Mon Apr 3, 2023, 12:41 PM

Apr 2023

The key-started cars were shipped to the US without the immobilizer chip that only lets the car start if the chip is there. You don’t have that. So the punks can just hot wire your car by following the video.

The ones with the push button start are ok since the key fob has the chip in it

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My city offers free steering wheel locks for Hyundai and Kia owners [View all] question everything Apr 2023 OP

That means you're vulnerable Jerry2144 Apr 2023 #1

Groan! Last year I discovered some scratches on the car and went to the dealer question everything Apr 2023 #3

They aren't using software to steal them DetroitLegalBeagle Apr 2023 #2

In addition there are the car thefts for other criminal activities ... sanatanadharma Apr 2023 #4