Posted on 07/09/2018 8:16:52 AM PDT by BenLurkin
Yep. The system assumes that whoever has the fob (or a copy) is authorized to drive the car...
As long as it sees the right signal, you are the owner. It’s just a virtual key. It doesn’t require a physical cutting of the ridges, but it is a copy.
Yes, my key (2008 GM) is just a button activated radio transmitter (315 Mhz) with no proximity sensor on the vehicle side. Once the key is inserted in the ignition, however, the pass-key system does verify the chip code.
I would just as soon get rid of all the electronic stuff and go back to mechanical fuel injection and no ecm, personally.
Interesting. That would only work with the modern key fob that unlocks the door when you get close to the vehicle. My old 2003 F-250 fob wouldn’t start the car because it isn’t a push button ignition.
This is of interest.
“I would just as soon get rid of all the electronic stuff and go back to mechanical fuel injection and no ecm, personally.”
AMEN BROTHER.
Yep. A key wasn’t offered... You can’t roll-start your dead battery stick shift with a push button ignition switch, either.
My Suburban has a Viper 5706V system. I highly recommend it for vehicle security.
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