STOLEN! A pain in the arse.

[Sateen2125]

I’ve read about the key thing. Is it a myth or true if you put your keys in a metal coffee can of such it cannot be read.

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[blueroadster]

I’ve read about the key thing. Is it a myth or true if you put your keys in a metal coffee can of such it cannot be read.

IMHO, aluminum provides a good level of protection. Ideally copper is better but can be brittle so it is common for faraday cages for example to use both a copper wire mesh (https://www.dmcrf.com/copper-wire-mesh-the-ultimate-faraday-cage-solution/) layered with iron for structural support and additional shielding. Regardless of material, the enclosure must be fully sealed when closed.

 

[Zero7]

If they want the car, let them have it, here in the UK we don't, and are not allowed (thankfully) to carry firearms, if someone was to come up into my child's bedroom looking for keys I'd be mortified. Let them take it, its what insurance is for.. .

 

[AZCWTypeR]

I have Amazon sourced Faraday key pouches and they work great. Read directions: The fob needs to be in the copper lined pocket.

I also installed an OBD port blocker, but had to add a homemade retainer to make the eBay find work.

A Faraday blocker made of any metal kills RF signals. A steel recipe card box is cheap and works fine in the home for key storage.

AZ is the wild west and carrying guns is legal (and common), but prefer to avoid those options unless pressed.

 

[onepointsix]

Faraday pouch or box is worth getting and I'm glad you're getting an immobilizer. Another way they steal these cars is via the OBD2 port. Having something to block or relocate and a fuel pump cutoff switch hidden somewhere will help deter them as well.

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