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My Truck was stolen. This could stop it from happening to you.
Yes it's true. While I was sleeping, my new truck was stolen right out of my driveway. I'll tell you what happened, how it happened and how I could have stopped it with this simple, inexpensive product. I waited for more than 6 months to do this video, so I could test the performance of the product first. I hope this is helpful for you and your family. All the best!
Product: Wisdom Pro RFID Key FOB Protector.
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NOTE: This product works for me. I don't make any representations or warranty that it will work for you. I offer no guarantee as to the performance of this product. I received no financial compensation for the creation of this video. It is NOT a sponsored video. It is intended for entertainment purposes only.
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[@y0uCantHandle]

My truck has a better security feature that very few know how to get around. A clutch.

[@arsweet3396]

Hahaha now I like this because I laughing at what is simply true!

[@m100mike]

3 on the tree

[@y0uCantHandle]

@@m100mike wait doesnt that activate the wipers? hahah

[@Satchmoeddie]

@@m100mike 2, 3, 4, 5, up to 18 on the floor or 2 or 3 on the tree and most punk-ass kids wouldn't stand a chance. Unless maybe they had worked on a farm or had a classic car, a clutch is totally foreign to them. I had a manual gas tank valve with a shut off under the driver's seat. THAT THING WORKED GREAT! Especially back when everyone who drove needed to know how to work a clutch so as not to look like an idiot. If the vehicle didn't start they would start looking around for a kill switch, but running out of gas, right in the middle of the road, within effective rifle range of my house? Abort! Abort! Run away! The cops might stop, or I might be walking out with a .223 Remington AR-15 or a Mini 14 and a .357 Remington Mag S&W Model 27 to go find my truck. If I could see it from the house, and anyone was around it, .338 Win mag or .300 Win Mag reaches out a couple or three blocks VERY EASILY, with fantastic results, especially that .338 grizzly bear gun.

[@vinnysplumbingco.1675]

🤣😂🤣😂so true

[@meljenkins1016]

I was a radio communications technician in the US Air Force. When he mentioned that the key sends out a radio frequency constantly and thieves scan the neighborhood for that key frequency, all you have to do is use an RF (Radio Frequency) shield to cover the key. Save yourself $$$ and use a DIY Reynolds Aluminum foil to cover your key. Since the Aluminum is a conductor of electricity, it forms a barrier often called a Faraday Cage, entirely stopping the key radio wave from being transmitted in the airwaves for thieves to steal the frequency and your car from picking up the signal. That black pouch he's holding probably has an aluminum foil or some RF shield sandwiched inside the material. To make your car even more thief proof, get a manual clutch.

[@thomasomeara4705]

These days most new pickup trucks have automatic transmissions

[@F16_viper_pilot]

If you can afford a truck at 50 grand, you can afford a pouch made by a reputable manufacturer.

[@MissionaryForMexico]

Same here Marine Corp 2531 radio operator, forward air controller, and tacp tactical air control party.

[@johnswick4593]

I'm amazed nobody said just take the battery out of it.

[@OldTimerGarden]

@@johnswick4593 would you want to remove the battery multiple times every day, everywhere you went? Not me.

[@kenmorgan9528]

I like to think this man is a typical example of our neighbors to the north. Feels good knowing we have guys like this in the world.

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks very kindly for your comment. Wish you all the best!

[@alvarovasquez3687]

Indeed it is!

[@csar2976]

There are fewer and fewer neighbours like this. Trudeau has imported what he calls the "New Canadians" and let me tell you, these "new" Canadians are absolutely nothing like the old Canadians. They are more Chinese, Indian and Muslim... whose values are nothing like Canadian values.

[@dgriffin6074]

Well done. Thanks. It is distressing to have a car stolen; I had a new Jeep CJ5 stolen in 1974; it was located in a swamp one day BEFORE it would have been declared a total loss. The insurance company refused to do so and refused to authorize procedures recommended by the dealer. I have been told NOT to use the fob to lock my car when in a parking lot but to manually depress the lock button as I exit because thieves sit in their cars with scanners. My truck is an 07 so the fob doesn't continuously broadcast a signal. Given this problem, I'm surprised lawyers haven't filed class action lawsuits against auto manufacturers for negligence.

[@allen480]

….and not once did I hear an “eh?” from him. lol. Kudos to this guy!

[@ponderosapondhomestead4344]

Every new vehicle should come with this pouch and instructions on how it protects your car.

[@peteriskrumings8771]

Or better give the option to turn off that technology that basically is for lazy people. Just use the damn button to unlock!

[@k.b.tidwell]

​@@peteriskrumings8771 I don't know about all vehicles, but I was flipping through the owner's manual for a Malibu my son bought a couple years ago because it's so loaded with tech that I wanted to see what all it could do. If I'm not wrong there was a setting to turn off that keyless entry and to just use the fob buttons. So maybe some vehicles have it but it's buried in a thousand pages and twenty-seven menus? 🙄

[@toddpayne6195]

​@@k.b.tidwellHow would changing that setting prevent someone from obtaining the frequency of the key and using that to steal the vehicle?

[@richardbarron8869]

YES! BUT WHY WHEN THEY CAN SELL YOU ANOTHER VEHICLE PAID FOR BY YOU OR YOUR INS COMPANY!

[@briananderson6142]

There is another way: on your Toyota key fob, HOLD DOWN the lock button and press the unlock button twice. Your hand gesture will not open your door. Now you must push the key bob button to open your door. do it in malls or a home.

[@panhandlepilot9363]

725 thieves gave this a thumbs down. Ordered my pouch Thanks.

[@billw8476]

725 black thieves.

Notice how this guy speaks without ummms, errrrrrs, no unnecessary pauses. That is the class.

[@TheByard]

We had a boss who put in a few ummms, so we ran a sweep stake on how many.

[@bradleysmall2230]

unless it is a polished sales pitch- but he seems honest..

[@bevwyckoff2451]

He has a mastery of the language and knows his story

[@goatwhsprr]

Would love to see any of the Politicians talk in this manner.

[@ylekyoti4496]

That is known as a stop gap.

[@Hidden_Destinations]

I make semiconductors for those key fobs. The fob does not send a beacon 24/7, that is not how it works. That would drain the fob battery. Instead, your fob is receiving signals, it is listening 24/7. Only when it picks up your car does it send a signal back. The black box used to steal a car amplifies the car signal to the house and relays it back to the car. It’s a bit more complicated than that but wanted you to know the fob is not sending a beacon out. It only “handshakes” after it receives the correct code. Receiving takes little power and the fob battery lasts a long time.

[@user-ty2uz4gb7v]

So I need a faraday pouch for the entire vehicle?

[@Hidden_Destinations]

@@user-ty2uz4gb7v no, the point is to block the fob from receiving the encoded signal.

[@steven3775]

Makes total sense. Thanks for your post.

[@rudiekeyser2495]

If you had started the truck and you put the key back in the pouch, will it keep on running, or will the engine die? Cheers Cape town 🇿🇦👌

[@Z-Ack]

It should act like the key isnt there if the pouch is doing its job..

[@johncolburn4353]

I bet this man is a great father and husband.

[@dave900575]

The risk of car theft started with the horse. Only in those days they'd hang the s.o.b.

[@crippleguy415]

In Nevada we can still shoot horse thieves .

[@Veikra]

​@@crippleguy415 Same in florida, you can personally hang them if they come to steal your horse. Not many have horses anymore though

[@davidwayne9982]

Some places we still do-- or feed them to the bears..

[@rearspeaker6364]

@@crippleguy415 now,can we define a horse as having 4 wheels??

[@donquihote6023]

It is far passed time to return to those days.

[@086agent]

Finally! Someone sincerely doing a PSA and no affiliate link! My kind of guy. Thank you!

[@BushyHairedStranger]

Absolutely agree! This is how to use knowledge! Thanks again.

[@enolascot]

Thank you,

[@quartzster]

@@BushyHairedStranger Helpful but not good enough, what they do these days is to get into the vehicle, then use an OBD scanner and programs the virgin key from the info they get. Then they drive away with your vehicle.

[@JavierLopez-gv7kt]

@@quartzster not only that all you need is a bin number and order a new Fab key no questions ask you get it back program ready to go

[@cindyp4910]

For Tacoma, holding down the lock button, press the unlock twice, light will flash about 4 times and fob signals are turned off. Press lock or unlock to restart signal. Saves on battery power also.

[@barrywiseman7012]

@cindyyp. This fob de-activating also works on 4 Runners as well , at least since 2020. My Toyota salesman was unaware of this deactivation

[@sunnymundra1990]

needs to be voted higher

[@allen480]

Does that work on Subarus too?

[@skylyn3745]

Tried this on a 2019 Ford Explorer and it didn't work. Got the Wisdom Pro Faraday Pouch in the mail today. Saw this video a couple days ago and ordered two. Have one one the older style FOB too for a 2009 Ford Explorer.

[@PVMX66]

​I believe so. There are a couple videos on here that explain the Subaru fob in detail.​@@allen480

[@daveborchard2019]

Update. The criminals can get into your vehicle by picking the key lock if you have a key lock, or they can connect to the headlight, or they can break a window. Once inside the vehicle, they can plug their key programmer into the OBD port and program a blank key bob in less than two minutes. They start you vehicle and drive away with their newly programmed key fob. You need the IGLA system to add a keypass code requirement to start the vehicle. The IGLA device also blocks key programmers. You also need to add an alarm such as the Compustar system. Factory alarms are easily bypassed. GPS tracking is also a good idea, or at least hidden AirTags with the AirTag speaker disabled to make it much more difficult for the criminals to find the AirTags. Install more than one AirTag. After you start the vehicle, can you put the key fob back in the faraday pouch right away, while driving the vehicle? Or, do you need to leave the key fob outside the faraday pouch continuously while the vehicle is running? The faraday pouch reduces your exposure to auto theft, but it doesn’t eliminate it because you have to expose the key fob to open the door and start the vehicle for a reduced time period. To reduce the risk of auto theft lower, I think some type of aftermarket kill switch might be a good idea. The auto manufacturers know about this vulnerability to auto theft, and do not attempt to redesign the system. The auto manufacturers should be sued with a class action lawsuit and/or sued by the insurance companies.

[@phyllisalofton3583]

Thank you so much for this information !!!

[@lanesaarloos281]

Vote for political candidates who will make the penalty for car theft severe enough to stop it. California Democrats have mostly decriminalized vehicle theft and scold victims for not having automobile theft insurance as cheerfully chirp no one gets hurt that way!

[@daveborchard2019]

The auto theft taps into the data line that runs to the headlights. They have a device that looks like a USB speaker, but is really a auto theft tool. That supposedly could give them cover from the police if possessing burglary tools is a crime. The thefts could break the rear windows, which I’ve heard are not covered by the factory alarms. If there is a neutral strap, they that could put the car into neutral and push the vehicle away for a distance with another vehicle. Auto thefts also use a key fob retransmission device. It picks up the key fob signal that’s transmitted continuously from the key fob inside your house to the vehicle on your driveway, or nearby where the key fob is located. The vehicle then can be unlocked and started, just like the key fob could be used if the criminal had the key fob. The vehicle allows cage criminal to drive away, even though there’s no key fob in the vehicle. The auto thieves also that key fob programmers. They remove your fob from the vehicle’s configuration and program a blank key fob for your vehicle. The auto thieves are greatly assisted by the poor security of the key fob passive entry push button start system. But the auto manufacturers do not care if your vehicle is stolen, because that translates to more auto sales for the vehicle manufacturers. The solution to the auto theft problem is the IGLA PIN code system. The IGLA PIN code system requires you to press a sequence of buttons on your steering wheel and other buttons in your vehicle, to be able to start the vehicle. Think of it like a combination lock to start the vehicle. If the criminal doesn’t know the combination needs to be pressed, or doesn’t know the combination, the vehicle cannot be started. The IGLA PIN code device also blocks the key fob programmers from functioning. In addition to the IGLA PIN code system, a Compustar Drone alarm system is installed. The alarm system makes a lot of noise and draws attention to the criminal, and discourages the active crime scene from continuing. The alarm system also alerts the owner’s cellphone that the criminal is breaking into the vehicle. The criminal wants an easy target, and does not want to be potentially shot and killed by the vehicle’s owner. The downside for the protection is the cost. The IGLA PIN code system costs $1,200 for installation. The IGLA PIN code system, plus the Compustar Drone alarm system installation costs about $2,000. Plus about $200 a year to subscribe to the alarm system notification service. The kill switches can be circumvented by auto thieves, if they are talented enough in their criminal occupation. The IGLA PIN code and Compustar Drone alarm system is the best way to prevent the vehicle theft. Supposedly, there are about 600,000 installed IGLA PIN code systems installed, and none of those vehicles have been stolen.

[@edygk20kstm64]

Never use the fob.. take the batteries out and forget about it.. use the admin key the old school way.. lock and unlock physically, if you want extra security if you're not feeling safe at night then disconnect the battery before you go in to the house, or better yet even if it is annoying take it out completely and store it in the house.. put a gps tracker hidden somewhere inside the car, the ones with a sim card in it, when you call the number it doesn't ring or make any noise and it gives you the exact location of your car and when it answers it enables audio so you can listen to what's going on around your vehicle.. ✌️

[@markboen]

We found it much easier to just remove the OBD port fuse. Very easy to put back in when needed, e.g., dealership. We use faraday pouches for our fobs and tin foiled all our spare fobs. We put tiles in all our cars. Ford and Jeep have apps to track our vehicles.

[@reubenj.cogburn8546]

The upside of being poor. No one steals your car, because no one wants to. 'cause then it would be THEIR problem, not mine.

[@Al-hf3iz]

I can relate Reuben

[@jeffj2495]

My Mom passed away in 2016. I handled her estate. She had a car with a manual lock, and the manual keyed ignition. It was a bit like going back in time. No "beep to open", you had to put the key in, and turn it.

[@erickgregoryful]

same here with my identity. nobody wants my credit score even though I pay my bills. just a funny side note.

[@monteglover4133]

That’s my solution I drive vehicles no one wants to steal. One van was stolen quickly recovered but no tools. But how to keep thieves from breaking in to steal my tools. Most of my vehicles were not new few on the hot to steal list.

[@DLxDaemon]

In 2006, I had stolen from me a 1986 beat-up Chevy Caprice, and they only drove it around "joy riding" for a couple of days before abandoning it... old sh!tty cars are not immune to being stolen

[@robertpeters2741]

I remove my engine every night before I go to bed, kind of a pain but it works

[@yvonneost12]

hahahahaha

[@DL101ca]

Easier to add a claymore on the driver side door. The only problem is disarming it with your hands full of groceries...

[@CaLiDaRi]

is your car brand Tamiya?

[@jarnailbrar6732]

and some got tired of removing and re-installing engine now have garage door to bedroom and park car beside bed.😂😂😂

[@LAPGOCHINSTRUCTOR]

🤣

[@user-tm1so1ic5n]

2023 thieves steal my Honda Ridgeline truck from a shopping mall. My 5 year old granddaughter and I wandering up and down the rows looking for it... That night after research, I am sending this video to my circle of people with the hope it helps someone else avoid the pain and trouble we are now dealing with. Thank you! I've ordered 3 of the pouches to share with others too!

[@windshadow2k1]

Thank you for your time in making this video. More people should care, and the world would be a better place.

[@mski435]

From a California native , this gentleman reminds me of why I like Canadians. Thank you sir for your very eloquent and thoughtful PSA.

[@beefcakes27]

Canadians stole his truck..!

[@erikk77]

@@beefcakes27 It was organized crime, by somebody in Canada.

[@ahbalone]

Subtle socialist virtue signaling, straight outta Berkeley.

[@waynet2165]

I like Canadians too. They gave us hockey and maple syrup. I don't care too much for their government run health care system, but that's another story. Thanks again for the tip I will pass it on.

[@johnrobles1572]

@@beefcakes27 Canadian My ass..this was was stolen by an employee at the dealership the owner took it for service...Look for the Puerto Rican employee who works for the local outfit.

[@label1877]

So car manufacturers simply need to add an off/on switch to key fobs.

[@TheBluesnbob]

my 06 Ram has that fob feature

[@roadrunner76b]

@Paul Small I bet you're fun at parties

[@lennyf1957]

@Paul Small And when you're stranded on the side of the road with a breakdown I'll come pick you up with my girlie Toyota Tacoma. I'm on my sixth Toyota Tacoma and I will never buy anything but Toyota.

[@JohnSmith-qr4vt]

@@lennyf1957 6 toyotas? Wow. I guess the main thing that matters is in how long of a period of time? 10yrs? 20yrs? 30yrs? For 6 toyotas, i sure hope you either abuse the crap out of them or the timeframe of owning them all is like 90yrs. I dont have a bigboy dodge ram but i have an 02 Dakota. That thing has survived pot heads, crack heads, and meth heads. It started having problems after drug addicts started hanging around my parents house yrs ago. But it still worked. I still have the truck. Battery finally crapped out. Got a family now and had to get something bigger than it. So its been on the back burner until i can do a tune up and battery. Anyway, weve had that truck since 2004. Because of that truck and a few other mopars ive had, im a mopar or no car guy. My family likes chevy, and my half sister has fords, they all seem to have problems. Dont know many that have foreign cars that have good luck. I mean i see em around i just dont know those people.

[@tracietarinelli6982]

Theres a smart idea.

[@craigb9489]

Thank you so much, Gord. That was really scary. I've never had a car with keyless entry/start. When and if I ever have one, I will have you to thank for the security of knowing my vehicle won't be stolen. Great video!!

[@judywyatt4790]

I’ve heard about and seen these on survival videos on KZbin. You did a very simple but clear explanation. Thank you for such a thorough video. Well done.

[@URSoDead2Me]

Ya know, if there were a lot more people around like this guy here, the world wouldn't be so shitty sometimes.

[@Sam_Iamknot]

if he didn't take the 10mi talk to get to the point, 5 mins in, I'd watch the whole thing

[@sgg17003]

​Sam BalloonKnot, Who cares if you watched the whole thing? One day you may find enough time to make some shitty KZbin videos that no one will watch. Hopefully you will so you give like minded whiney biatches a place to complain.

[@christophertracy4963]

@@Sam_Iamknot , Sounds like you don’t care too much about your car being whisked away in the middle of the night or in broad daylight.

[@christophertracy4963]

You are SO right, Sir Dead: a much better world. It’s lazy bums like SamKnot here who are too impatient to appreciate hard work (hours) and Good Ethics emerging from a human. Sam probably looks like Ben Stiller at the End Credits of Zoolander.

[@guesswhooldtimer2358]

@@Sam_Iamknot it’s called a presentation.

[@samking4179]

Unlike politicians, you are a credit to the human race! Thanks for the info!

[@lindseycorriette7184]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. Sorry to hear what you had to go through. You are the epitome of turning a negative into a positive! This is so useful, I just purchased mine. Thank you Sir!

[@rosesmith3377]

Thank you so much for looking out for us. We work hard to buy the things we need, just for someone to just out smart us is not fair. We need to watch out for our neighbors. God bless you.

[@greenspiritarts]

Great information. Insurance companies should GIVE these pouches away to new customers who are insuring a car that uses these keyless fobs. And isn’t it ironic that the purpose of designing a sleeker, slimmer solution to the old car key we were all used to now means one has to carry the device in a large, bulky bag and remove it before it will work. And It’s one more thing to keep track of. So much for “simplifying” modern “conveniences”. Great video… thank you!

[@emypena]

Insurance company will rather increase your premium than giving those pouches away.

[@MrOldclunker]

If you can afford the vehicle, you can afford the pouch, get real!

[@kath3611]

They should give you the information then it's up to you. Why do people think they are entitled to free stuff?

[@greenspiritarts]

@@kath3611 In my comment I said that the INSURANCE companies should give away the pouches to their customers who insure these vehicles. It is the insurance companies (thus you and me who pay premiums) who have to pay out to cover the stolen/damaged vehicles. It would be in THEIR best interest to make this investment to reduce their costs. But since they can just raise their premiums that we have to pay, well, it’s no real trouble for them after all.

[@Uncommonsensetoo]

Yeah, it is a bit of a pain to use a faraday pouch. I bought one similar to the one he has but ended up not using it as it was too bulky and frankly a pain to take the fob it in and out of the pouch. There is a way to disable the feature allowing RF signals to open the door and force you to push the open button on the key fob like in the old days, but it won't stop thieves from starting the car with a push button. They will often configure a new key fob by connecting a device to the ODB2 port. Therefore you should get a ODB2 port lock preventing this. I installed that.

[@whspioneer89]

Auto makers or dealerships should be giving one of those pouches with every fob

[@garrybrower2967]

Insurance company

[@kevchard5214]

Auto makers and dealers want them to steal you vehicle so they can sell you another one. I don't know about Canada but I know in the US from personal experience these organized crime syndicates also have many police departments on their payroll and the thief's are only caught when the police are in danger of getting caught.

[@jameslindley924]

my thoughts also !! though my Land Rover says No Key Detected when the key is in house !

[@court2379]

Or...they could go back to keys. Because carrying. Keyfob and a pouch is far less convenient than just using a chipped (RFID) key.

[@jameslindley924]

@@court2379 My thoughts Exactly !!!!!!!!!! Everything is Arse about face !!!!! Great big Key fob in your pocket !!!!!!!!- leaves less room for the genitals!!

[@duketogo2616]

You can also put a hidden kill switch on your vehicle. They won't even think to look for it and the car won't start if you switched it off. Just have to remember to toggle it to prevent theft though.

[@tunahxushi4669]

my friend put on a hidden toggle switch for the fuel pump... if the toggle is off fuel runs out when the truck is in the middle of the street 100 yards away... found his truck like this 3 times...

[@logicalblueberry]

@@tunahxushi4669 That's awesome!

[@TireSlayer55]

@@tunahxushi4669planning to do this as well… if anyone tried to steal my car they wouldn’t even make it off the property bc my house is at least 200 yards from the road 😂

[@savedtwice7925]

" Great point ! " You took the words right out of my mouth ! A $10 electrical toggle switch for a cars fuel pump mounted under the drivers seat works perfectly . It's so simple ... but that's the problem . It's to simple and effective that car manufactures or antitheft manufactures wouldn't make any $$$ from it . Just think outside the box people ... its not that difficult

[@Buzz-rh4dz]

I do the same thing. Little toggle switch under the dash. Never find it if you dont know its there.

[@ephraimcamacho9600]

Thank you so much for making this video. I will pass it on to all family and friends thanks to you!!

[@Jagermonsta_]

2 years later and your video is still helping people. Thank you very much for this.

[@MrRaynemaker]

I like this video. I like it because the guy knows what he's talking about; there's no stupid Rambo wannabe music playing and he didn't start out with the ubiquitous "Hey, what's up guys." Very refreshing.

[@bp8087]

But I like the crappy rambo music ...... 😆 😆 😆

[@gutto7952]

A simple way to keep any and or every vehicle from be stolen... on/off switch connected to the fuel pump. They may drive for a little before complete run out fuel that still on fuel line but that as far they will go with the vehicle.

[@vinceagnes]

Great presentation! I have a Hyundai Santa Fe and received a recall addressing this issue. When I take it to the shop I’ll check if more protection is warranted. Your analysis and presentation was excellent. Thank you.

[@seanmayor3087]

The wicked grow when the righteous are quiet, so thank you for this video.

[@papinoo1159]

Great advice. All car dealerships should throw in these fob protectors at no additional cost. Many thanks for the advice.

[@_photonx6017]

"All car dealerships should throw these fob protectors at no additional cost." That was my thought exactly--he paid for a top-of-the-line package, and the dealer and/or manufacturer can't be bothered to throw in a $10 Faraday pouch? (Especially when it would cost them far less purchasing in bulk.) At the very least they should proactively notify buyers of this risk, instead of pretending it doesn't exist and just hoping their customer doesn't learn the hard way as OP did. And since the manufacturers already knew about it, why aren't the key fobs themselves designed with a built-in kill switch to deactivate the constant pinging?

[@MrCxiong116]

But when it comes to the dealer they’ll claim it’s a security measure for your new vehicle so it’ll cost you $300

[@papinoo1159]

@@MrCxiong116 That is for sure. That is like going to the hospital and getting a saline solution for $600 worth 50 cents.

[@peggyt1243]

@@papinoo1159 Tell me again how the US health care system is superior.

[@outpostone-oh-five8529]

"All car dealerships should throw in these fob protectors at no additional cost."...lmfao. car dealers are sum bags.. they are not going to miss an opportunity to sell you another new car.

[@RealChoice1776]

Thank you kind Sir, we just saw your video and we shared it with family and friends May God Bless you for your kindness thank you 🙏

[@darcygauvreau4260]

Thank you so much for posting the video. You are truly an unselfish person

[@ericthompson9016]

My son purchased new car with Fob and Keyless entry. Everything you had but did not no about what you went thru, I sent him the KZbin clip and he just told me he bought the equipment you recommended. No body will ever know if your recommendation prevented it from happening to him but I think it did. We need more people like you in this country. Thank you and God Bless.......

[@gregormg48]

There's always car scratchers, I've had even windscreen scratched.

[@jameswyatt1304]

The security folks have been keeping things like key fobs, RFID passports/DLs, and credit cards in their aluminum foil wallets (hats?) for ages. Glad folks are becoming more aware.

[@ihatefrogs4390]

@Holy Smoke surprise,surprise,surprise....was donald trump a major clue to organized crime in washington?

[@millerscorner2]

Agreed - there are still some very good people in this fallen world and yes, we need to reveal them.

[@nitrousman8882]

The investigation is over. Massive auto theft ring in Ontario was busted. Operation Myra resulted in the arrest of 200 people or so… great video! Nicely done

[@dirtmaggert]

thank you for sharing your story and info for protecting you vehicle!

[@jomcginn2100]

Great video! I'm getting a Pouch now. 6/16/23 after two years looking and waiting, I found my 2023 Tacoma Limited. Black on black and I do NOT want it stolen. Thanks again from Kentucky.

[@3d0g]

I realize this video is older but just a slight point of clarification - thieves aren't "copying" the fob. They are simply boosting an existing fob's live signal. Typically this is done by two thieves working in coordination with a pair of specialized RF tools; one with an RF transmitter that stays near the target vehicle while an accomplice walks about with a receiving device picking up any live fob signals. It passes all received signals back to the transmitter which instantly rebroadcasts them. Once the right fob is found, the car thinks its real fob is nearby and opens / starts. Once the car is stolen and properly secured, an unscrupulous technician can use dealer-level tools to "re-key" the car with a brand new fob. The suggested defenses are all sound however. Disabling fob transmit (check your owner's manual), or storing them in metal boxes or bags will prevent this kind of replay attack.

[@lazygardens]

Thanks. I was wondering how you could prevent a signal intercept while you were unlocking your car - they are spotting an untended truck and scanning for a sleeping fob.

[@Ronaldo-ip7cf]

It is even easier now. With a particular device, the malicious individual doesn't even need to be that close.

[@asherdie]

Or get a flip and not need the second guy.

[@G_de_Coligny]

From what I remember the fob generate constantly a special validation code that have to be accepted by the car (crypto key pairs, one for coding one for decoding), depending on the algorithm the total number of codes can have the system last between decades and centuries before running out of combinations. But each code is valid only once to start or open the car. So while live amplification works, remote duplication of fobs is not a good protocol…

[@drbonefish]

Good advice, BUT if you hold the lock button down on your key bob then push the unlock button twice and hold down for a second or two you'll see the little red light on the bob flash. That my friend indicates your bob is turned off. Just hit the unlock button when your ready to get into your vehicle and it will reactivate.

[@wd8557]

They tried to steal my car twice. A simple 2 dollar kill switch saved the day.

[@dyingbreed5386]

100%. I installed one in-line with the fuel pump on 2 of my cars. Even if they manage to start the car they will not make it far.

[@juliaweber212]

Good idea

[@zoezzzarko1117]

Is it expensive to get done? And how does it work...

[@dyingbreed5386]

@@zoezzzarko1117 I wouldn't think so. It only takes a $4 switch and a few feet of wire although you could get creative with the job (image the tanker truck start sequence from Fury Road) . My guess is you would be charged about an hour labor. If you are going to have it done go to a place does car stereo's and alarm installs (not Best Buy). A traditional mechanic could do it but audio / alarm guys know how to be creative in that realm. For an example of simple creativity I added a fuel pump cutoff to my friends street legal track car. I noticed a location on his dash that was plugged but was for a feature that was only available on the deluxe package for his car, I think it might have been fog lights. What I did was I had him purchase a fog light switch from the dealership and used that. That way the switch was easily accessible, blended right in, and he didn't have a "mystery button" under his dashboard.

[@wd8557]

@@zoezzzarko1117 No you can buy a toggle switch for 99 cent's. A mechanic can tie it into the alternator where the car wont start period, or the fuel pump. With the fuel pump they might make it a half of a block before the car shuts down. Only thing is you cant use remote start if your trying to warm up your car.

[@margaret275]

What an excellent video. Well done, and I'm sure you have saved many people from having their vehicles stolen.

[@logicalblueberry]

Wow, thanks for sharing. The vehicle manufacturers should be including key fob protective pouches with the vehicle and educating new owners on the importance of using them.

[@kaz9781]

I feel so bad for this guy he worked hard to get that truck and some prick comes along and steals it, it amazes me the lenghts people are willing to go in order not to work for their things.

[@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO]

@@Gs5tuc - In a lot of cases it isn't low level. It's very sophisticated. Just look at how many police pursuits there are (for example) in Los Angeles, and corresponding chop shops all over LA. There are tons of random kids out there stealing cars and then selling them to these organized crime operations.

[@rainier1524]

Free truck

[@lexbeltran1354]

In my city, people steal catalytic converters from trucks and sell them on the black market

[@14moon85]

Sad but true I got to agree with you the corruption gets worse with the rise of population that's going up pretty fast these last few weeks

[@michaelhamerin3814]

@@lexbeltran1354 That's a real problem all over. There are companies that have made a steel cover box that can be installed. It's not cheap , but it's about all u can do if u don't garage your vehicle.

[@Squarehead45]

The FIRST thing I taught of when these "Keyless Ignition" cars and trucks came out was..."This will be the easiest vehicles to steal. It would be like leaving your keys in the car. As a former LEO I found that RFI (Radio Frequency Identifiers) could pick up your remote signal when you use it to LOCK YOUR DOORS. That was bad enough, now,,the WHOLE Vehicle can be taken over by the same thing. And, you can buy them off EBAY. This had to be the Dumbest thing vehicle makers EVER DID..>EVER DID

[@Kanamit.]

*"taught of" LEO?????*

[@georgekatsinis5224]

Law Enforcement Officer

[@trevormerivale6882]

@@georgekatsinis5224 thought not taught, he was thinking it not teaching it, that's what the other guy was picking up on, not the LEO part

[@kellark]

Actually its the smartest thing car manufacturers ever did. Now they sell more cars to replace the stolen ones.

[@testosteroneinc.3800]

​@@Kanamit.I taught I taw a puddy cat

[@stanacho854]

Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences. Very good and informative.

[@brandismith7573]

I had no idea! Thank you for letting us know!

[@teslarex]

Teslas have an option for “PIN to drive” even off you have the fob you have to enter the PIN. Great video

[@adil.chouqui]

Push buton start is a technology we don't really need.

[@trevortripsalot]

I agree. The minor convenience it provides doesn't counteract all the other problems it can present.

[@LinkcardEBTCash]

I don't like the push button start. especially in cold climates and dead battery. when your jumping them.

[@calebbyers]

Yes. I miss being able to easily go into run mode without starting the engine. You can go into accessory with push button start, but that isn't the same as run.

[@arsweet3396]

Now your a guy that seems to not be lazy , well said!

[@megastick9324]

Really, how hard is it to turn the key?

[@HungryH1951]

Excellent information. Everyone should know this. Thanks for posting!!

[@ronaross1]

Thank you very much for the information. I found out about that weakness about 9 months ago. I also scoured Amazon and got a pouch very similar in size and shape as yours. I have used it for 9 months and check it like you did every couple of months. So far, so good. It blocks the signals and has not degraded with age.

[@RobertJones-ey9qz]

I checked the conversion, $11.95 ca is about $9.00 US. I don't have a vehicle that is new enough to have this type of fob, but if any one I know does, I'll be sure to tell them about this. Police can't always stop this type of thing, we the people need to help them by making efforts to protect ourselves. Great information. Thank you for sharing it. Have a good day.

[@RobertJones-ey9qz]

@@evertmorse8518 I couldn't say for sure, have never had this type system, but I would think taking the key fob out when you need it and return it to the pouch when done, should go a long way toward safeguarding your vehicle. I realize, while you are at the store or mall or wherever, the fob would be vaunerable, but the chance of someone following you there just to get the code I would think would be minimal.

[@garyg1254]

They should put bait cars out in the streets that explode when someone gets in it and tries to steal it.

[@gcflower99]

Gary G: Good idea, and certainly effective! Except, then some attorney for the family of the "victim" would claim it was "Police entrapment"...for "tempting" them to steal the vehicle. And the bottom line: instead of the Judge saying: "Get the hell out of my courtroom, your dumb ass (insert relative name here) should not have tried to steal the vehicle. Next case!", they penalize the Police Dept. and the taxpayers end up rewarding the family for the criminal they "lost".

[@TheDude397]

@@gcflower99 Yes, they'll say the thief was an aspiring doctor/lawyer/engineer/scientist with a "bright future"

[@wyvern4588]

@@gcflower99 If it's a Ford the criminal's family has no case. Fords just blow up sometimes.

[@jeffcornelison888]

I just placed my order. Thank God I found your video!

[@DavidGarcia-sx8th]

THANK GOD THERE ARE STILL PEOPLE THAT JUST DON'T THINK ABOUT THEM SELF'S AND SHARE IMPORTANT THINGS LIKE THIS....

[@crand20033]

Think again, he's trying to sell you something.

[@harveymanfrantinsingin7373]

@@crand20033 you’re an idiot..

[@stevenvlogsnc]

What a nice fellow! Thank you for spreading the word! I will be keeping this in mind when buying a car in the next few months.

[@stevecaswell]

This information is valuable. I greatly appreciate it. I will be sharing your video. I also happen to be an internet developer and I have sites that get quite a lot of hits. I'm sure there are a lot of people out there that will be thankful for what you've done here. Incidentally, I ordered two of these bags.

[@1984redcloud]

Thank you my friend... I have been hesitant from buying a new vehicle for this reason. Just clicked the amazon link you provided. Going to order right away two Wisdom Pro's for my girlfriend. She has a Rev4 and it's is key less. Again, thanks for sharing. Cheers!

[@leonlebreton8161]

I'm sorry you had to go through all of that hassle. Thank you for sharing. This will help a lot of people.

[@johndough9187]

Maybe one day someone will invent a metal, mechanical key that unlocks a mechanical lock cylinder to enter or start the car.

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Thanks John. I preferred that new invention myself, but wanted the off road capabilities of this truck so that fancy option was not available. Thanks for the morning smile. :))

[@terrylindsey3255]

@@GPOutdoors Thanks for the vidio, if you can turn the fob off,and turn it on with any button,i am the one that would butt dial it and have my car stolen . have a great day!

[@terrylindsey3255]

have a airbag installed in the seat? shoots them thru the roof,it would be funny on youtube if you cold get it on camera,probably get sued by the thief though

[@nokuhobune]

@@GPOutdoors nowadays it unironically is a fancy option

[@mjb12141963]

And put a thingy you can put that metal mechanical key in on more than one door.

[@Mr16118mackbolan]

Nice tip. Thanks for sharing. This pouch should be given complimentary with every new vehicle purchase. After all the dealers and insurance companies are aware of the stolen vehicle trade.

[@hammer-r]

Tks for the advise. I’ve read about them but will pull the trigger since I just got a new truck.. Tks again,

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

A certain percentage of vehicles are stolen by a person with a tow truck.

[@KenJones1961]

Yes, it's rampant around here. Mostly F250s and other heavy-duty pickups.

[@charlesreagh5390]

I'll add that a guy with a tow truck or auto trailer can easily take a car and strip it down without much attention

[@petehutzel3778]

Gordon, from my perspective, that was your best publication ever. You just educated an electrical engineer about the value of Faraday cages! I mean, we have these for our credit cards, but I never thought we needed them for our key fobs. We will be shopping on the Amazon tomorrow. But more emotionally (yes, engineers have emotions), I am greatly disturbed to hear that this took place in Canada. I have been up to BC and AB dozens of times to ski and I always came home believing Canadians are much more honest and decent than us Yanks. My illusions are shattered. Please keep up the good work and restore my illusions.

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Pete! LOL! To be honest, I remembered it from high school but had to look it up to refresh my memory. :)) I guess there is a little bit of bad everywhere but don't worry, lots of great folks up here! Have a good weekend and all the best!

[@janetyeoman1544]

Organized crime members know there isn’t really any punishment for car theft. Canadian courts are reluctant to jail anybody. Especially a property crime like theft. So really there’s not much risk for them. Not like the States.

[@dw4940]

@@janetyeoman1544 some states quit charging thieves with felony for vehicle theft and now its barely slap on wrist! Hard to believe and i don't understand why. Encourages theft! Mostly joyride and transport across town or used in burglaries then abandoned.

[@hiphop666]

@@janetyeoman1544 he didn't understand WHY. Let's get back to the verb.. organized. Well maybe that's the noun. Anyway.. courts don't prosecute criminals. Maybe they want to protect them...

[@merianjones2449]

Thank you for sharing this. Ordering now.

[@Ejexion]

What a wholesome video, and a wholesome guy. Thank you for the info!

[@CB_ChaosLove]

GP you are awesome! Thank you so much! You have a high level of credibility!

[@beeboop5298]

Bless you for making this video!! So sorry about your truck but, at least you found out how to protect cars from now on. Glad you have more peace of mind and good luck in your adventures!

[@carlhausler9666]

As always Gordon, many thanks. Great info video. I had no clue.

[@catland1566]

Ty for the warning…. My friends are getting this video forwarded to them! 🙏

[@buildingtolive5738]

It's a shame you had to go through this. But this is what good people do when they have been wronged. Thank you for sharing your story, the research and then fix to this situation. Have a great day!!

[@emtlao]

Thanks for sharing this information. I really thought that no one will get into my truck without the FOB but after seeing this, it’s kind of giving me a second thought.

[@daniellebovits3866]

You seem like a real gentleman! Ty. Just picked up a New Ram and I’m going to get that pouch

[@Big88Country]

Really appreciate you taking the time to let us know this valuable info, I had no idea, but I do know I have a truck the stinking thieves would like to get their grimy hands on! Thank you Sir, and God Bless!!

[@cyncin7247]

Thank you so much! Looking at a new truck, with extras as I can afford after years of buying the basic models! I had no clue about fobs or this kind of theft. So sorry you were a victim, so grateful you shared. God bless you from the USA.

[@deweywatts8456]

I just realized how, after 2008, the world left me behind. I haven't been in a car with keyless entry, and don't own a vehicle past 1999.

[@SilentMovements305]

You aint the only one 😎

[@godwinobas]

Same here

[@henrymarocchi7844]

Newest car I've owned is a 2007 and I'm just glad it's got an aux on it.

[@spiritbreathlife7492]

1995, 300k+ miles, still going strong! ;p

[@douglasmoore8033]

Thanks for making the world a better place.

[@lovelight9164]

Thank you for your information. I will pass it along to everyone I know.

[@Marycielo87]

There are still good and honest people. Good man. God bless you.

[@MEGAPARTY140]

Interesting to think the insurance company did not do this simple research so they don’t have to keep on paying for a new truck. $12 could’ve save them thousands. Great video and great info thank you sir!

[@jodemit655]

Case in point certain year hyundai vehicles manufactured with no security features on the vehicle at all. When brought to light after thousands of their vehicles were getting stolen, their miracle solution was to send the owners of the compromised vehicles that have not been stolen yet a steering wheel lock. The same steering wheel locks that can be defeated in seconds. WOW what a deal! As far as the insurance companies go it would not be the first time that they shot themselves in the foot.

[@bardmadsen6956]

@@jodemit655 People are so weird. I got introduced to these push button remote garage door opener vehicles just a couple years ago from moving others' out of the way. First time was in the dark and it looked like a space ship instrument panel and instantly noticed the hologram in the rear view mirror! I wouldn't own one. First time driving one in the snow, not long ago, I almost ran it into the curb from hundreds of feet away, AI brakes, five times sliding. Just wait for the electronics to hick-up and just see how long it takes to it hunt down. I just found out that if you leave the keys in one at twenty below you are in trouble. What is one to do? Breath on them in a freezing cabin and hope? What about the battery? Always carry one? Talk about electronics, I had to stainless steel safety wire the cheap plastic terminators, that the locks break at a touch, together for all of the taillights! Kinda like Guido Sarducci "Where you don't know if you're coming or a going.". Brake lights are important...

[@ltwig476]

Modern day insurance companies have completely changed. They now actually want more claims so they can justify raising rates and get government tax right-offs on their losses. My care was totaled and my insurance co. didn't even go after the owner of the vehicle or his insurance co. They simply wrote me a check and then promptly raised my rates. They are MAGA scam artist covered by the state and federal governments.

[@garystanfield2274]

THEY GET TO RAISE THE COST OF INSURANCE AND MAKE A LOT MORE THAN PAID OUT.

[@donaldshimkus539]

@@garystanfield2274 you get a cigar my friend. You have hit the nail right square on its freakin head. THAT is exactly what happens. They love to pay out so they have excuses to raise their rates. They make a TON that way.

[@taicronck9559]

Sorry it happen to you I hope you get it back Thank you for this information

[@oscarlontoc8284]

Thank you so much my friend for sharing your experience

[@ronaldmatros9890]

Thank you. Info much appreciated. Your demeanor, no cursing or ranting was also appreciated.👍

[@Veikra]

Id still use a hidden kill switch.

[@josegracias6009]

Like for the thief right?

[@neroboosh7846]

Starter kill switch works as well and you can still use it like usual.

[@Veikra]

@@JKHTX YES

[@neroboosh7846]

@@JKHTX lmao, but I guess that works as well lol

[@MasteringTheModel]

@@JKHTX 50bmg

[@sstritmatter2158]

Informative, quality video - thank you. I bought a 2022 Tacoma SR 4x4 a few months ago and love it. Enjoy yours!

[@createa.googleaccount713]

Great Video! 👍 Sooo Sorry! 😒🥺Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏻

[@laviniasmith5265]

You are an amazing man! Thank you so much for this information with wanting to keep others from having their car stolen. Thank you!

[@brysonh6028]

Read you owners manual, my Toyote Corolla key fob has a sleep mode you can place it in with a certain button combination (For mine it is hold down lock and double press unlock) so that it does not transmit. No need for foil or a pouch. This is useful for when you want to lock your key fob in the car like going swimming at the beach. and then use the removable mechanical key that is not damaged by water to unlock the door when you get back.

[@jameskoralewski1006]

These button combinations are easily obtainable by the bad guys as well as the owners.

[@Samthemancharles]

@@jameskoralewski1006 well ok but they'd have to break into the car and Know that your key was there, isn't the purpose to just stop the transmitting feature??

[@TheDigitalGuerrilla]

Just a few notes: you can turn off your fob with a simple key combination and you should put an air tag hidden with disabled speaker in your car.

[@peterandkodiak9762]

"Please be kind to one another"! This statement is what truely made your video "shine". Class! Great overall detailed information. Thank you! A+

[@gadielcedeno9674]

Why can't everyone be as honest as him. God bless you and your family. Thank you for sharing and caring.

[@paulhostetler1039]

Thanks for the tip, I have just recently purchased a new vehicle with keyless entry.

[@paaringo2235]

Thanks GP for the valuable information. Thanks.

[@engelmanoutdoors2025]

I’ve been staying turned in to your videos for about a year now watching almost ever single one !! No matter what it is you put up for content I learn something new every time you post a video.. I love your videos your content and how well you explain them. I’m 27 years old and love how easy you make learning something ..

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks so very much. I appreciate it and happy you are enjoying them. Have a great week!

[@singechamberlain2967]

Good man - we need more people like you in the world

[@williamwhite882]

Great video and just having bought my new truck, with a Fob, I will order this protection. Thanks!

[@mikeyboy236]

What a huge security oversight. Thanks for the video. I would add a fuel shutoff switch and battery disconnect as well if you wanted to be extra secure.

[@KStewart-th4sk]

The crappy part about a battery disconnect----the engine computer is going to lose all it's parameters for the engine running at maximum efficiency. That's why there are devices made to plug in to provide computer voltage if you ever have to replace the vehicle's battery. Fuel or ignition disable switch would be the best option in my opinion.

[@hansjansen7047]

The fuel shut off works really well with an older car that has mechanical fuel pump and carburator. It will start but run out of gas. The car won't be very far away.

[@bluejeans8001]

Thank you for sharing. This is the first I’ve heard of this and totally shocked that car insurance companies are not educating their policy holders. 👍

[@hootinouts]

So sorry to hear about what happened to you and glad you made out okay in the end. Thank you so much for taking the time to post your story and this security measure. God bless.