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Stolen Truck. How To Deactivate Your RF Key FOB. Part 2. You HAVE to watch this!!
A very kind subscriber of the channel lets us in on a little-known secret. How to deactivate the RF signal on your RF Key FOB! I am not sure if this works on all brands and models of cars but try it out at home and let me know in the comments. Hopefully it is of help to you. Thanks very kindly to the subscriber who offered this simple solution. Cheers and all the best to you!
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[@steveolive9991]

Car dealerships should be teaching this info at the time the car is delivered to the new owner. Glad that I stumbled onto this video.

[@aldomandovani]

They should just do regular keys 😑

[@jayl2499]

I am surprised this is not in the car user manual.

[@steveolive9991]

@@jayl2499 If the car makers put this info in the users manual, they wouldn't sell as many cars.

[@AFineLineA]

Yes, same here, on stumbling onto this video! Timely advice!!!

[@AFineLineA]

Relatives high end vehicle fob was stolen at work while in a security locker, yet, security has no answers. So here's hoping this video gives some piece of mind till it is decided what direction to take on replacements. Thanks so much for your video, it is greatly appreciated! Have a good weekend!

[@sarahrenfrow9795]

To the person who sent out this tip: Thank you!

[@bwillan]

If the police, insurance companies, claims adjusters, and likely auto manufacturers are aware of this problem, why haven't they redesigned that lock and push button start system to be more secure? Good tip from that viewer.

[@FinicumHardy]

because it makes more sales for the manufacturer

[@f1y7rap]

because the user wants 'seamless integration' Just look at the explosion of smartphones and Amazon Alexa and the 'smart house' devices that will text you what food is in your fridge. Its because people are lazy. They want the Jetson's lifestyle (70s cartoon). Just look back at commercials advertising items for the home back in the 50s and 60s. Or World's Fair.

[@davidbrennan5]

push button switch is much much cheaper than a key and a cylinder style lock switch but much much less secure. They do it for more PROFIT.

[@f1y7rap]

@@davidbrennan5 not sure why you say that push-button is cheaper, they first came out on the high end luxury & super cars. They require additional transceivers. If there is a reduction in cost its only due to economy of scale, as they've already made the investment into the high-end cars (where the market is demanding it). Its the same reason nearly all cars have heated seats and remote start. Certainly anything above the base model sub-compacts.

[@davidbrennan5]

@@f1y7rap push button switch cost 2 dollars. Cylinder lock switch cost $30+ dollars. Thieves can steal a car in 7 seconds now. The older cars with a key and a imobilizer system were harder to steal.

[@kevinc.3717]

What a great followup to your last video! I saw that comment and this demonstration and will try it tomorrow on my father in laws Rav 4 Prime. At his age, the case will be better! Thanks GP!!

[@jwsmits2726]

Gave this information to our police department at our college in TX and they have put it into a newsletter for crime prevention. Great to know. Thanks.

[@edmalcolm7473]

If I have 2 fobs, do I have to do it with both?

[@thylacine1962]

there is a reason why I like Canadians, you just demonstrated that here.

[@mysteryman5213]

I can't help but dream of being this gentleman's neighbor. My ultimate retirement community. With a lake at my back door and my closest neighbor's house not being 5 meters away. Oh yeah...great tip about the key fob by the way.

[@Steve-yo4ld]

I'm back 2 years later and have been doing this each and every time I exit my 2021 Toyota Tundra and don't unlock until I'm approaching my vehicle!✌️

[@EngineVSEngine]

Thanks for the tip, my wife has an expensive Toyota so this will come in handy. In my opinion car manufacturers are not doing anywhere near enough to help owners protect their cars. They know darn well that these fobs are a weakness yet they keep selling cars with them.

[@jeanbeanofthewoods6258]

I know this video is older, but I thank you for sharing this. Hopefully, Toyota has made some changes since. After driving a 20 year old Toyota, I’m treating myself to a new one. This is a gold mine of information to protect that purchase. Sorry that happened to you. Thank you for helping others so it doesn’t happen to them.

[@blueglide1]

Thanks Gord!, I held off buying the case just to see part 2. My Tacoma is now safer thanks to you!! Cheers from Wisconsin!!

[@stevenvlogsnc]

Wow, I think I have discovered a genuinely good man. Thank you sir for posting.

[@rhiconic]

I made this fact known on your other video for my Mercedes but obviously this feature is also used on other makes of vehicles as demonstrated by you, this feature should be brought to ones attention at the dealership when you take delivery, I found this feature described deep inside the hand book that came with the car.

[@chillhaze6428]

This fob-shut-off works quite well on my Subaru. I also found out the hard way the fob will start my Subaru even when it is upstairs in my house, not in my pocket. Fortunately, my next stop was in walking distance of my house, so I was able to walk home, grab the fob, bike back to the car and then drive home as usual.

[@G56AG]

If you have a spare key fob that you don't normally use, you can keep it in any kind of can with a metal lid, so the key fob is completely surrounded by metal, that will function as a Faraday cage and not cost you a penny. Of course you can also drop your regular keys into the metal box overnight. Other alternatives are also simple, remove the battery of the spare key fob, or wrap it in aluminum foil, a couple of layers, the aluminum foil will function as a Faraday cage.

[@saltcar]

I prefer the key that goes into the ignition and gets turned. Works every time. The assumption is the push button was to improve security but that's not true. Technology and change in NOT always better.

[@J4Z666]

How about they put a button like iPhones on the start button where only the drivers thumb print will start the vehicle? I have just purchased a keyless car and 1) didn't know it was keyless untill after I purchased it and 2) didn't know about relay theft - Now I'm scared I'm going to wake up with no car.. Now I'm hearing about ODB theft as well, just a nightmare.

[@J4Z666]

@@Max317_ Thanks - faraday on way, steering lock on the way and might look at removing a relay or hiring Candice to sit in the back :)

[@J4Z666]

@@Max317_ Thanks I'll have to investigate that - the manufacturer's manual is pretty rubbish. It's a BMW M135i

[@J4Z666]

@@Max317_ Thanks mate appreciate your help and advice.

[@davidsalomaa373]

@@J4Z666 call your dealer and get them to do the research

[@aftabkhanize]

Thanks for sharing something new for deactivating the RF signals

[@angelberrios7843]

Tripped over a video and fell onto yours. I wished ever person on here could speak as clearly and understandable as you. Very nice video and I’m gonna subscribe and checkout what other videos you have to share. Keep up the good work!

[@CC-te5zf]

I like the idea of doing both. Compared to losing a car or truck to theft, taking extra, redundant measures is easy. Subscribed to your channel. You do a great job in the production phase and the content is refreshing, positive and informative.

[@arleneportsmouth1263]

This is only my second video I've seen from this guy but I think he doesn't awesome job at explaining everything and the presentation is perfect. She seems like a genuinely good person. Double thumbs-up fun both videos. Oh and on a side note my secret to preventing anyone from stealing my 2007 Chevy Suburban is a little bit more complicated. My housemate remove the battery because he told me it was the wrong type and that it was too small for my vehicle when I just paid $450 from the dealer for this lifetime battery not even 2 months before when I had a bunch of work done on it including replacing the elbow joints and all the stuff that has to do with brand new tires. So after he replaced the battery with $100 one it never stayed charged for more than a day. So as of October 25th it will be three years since my vehicle has moved from the driveway.😢

[@JesusSanchez-ik2fu]

You are a very humble man brother thanks a lot for all that info

[@lorinfink6127]

We have a 2018 Subaru Legacy that operates using the radio frequency key fob. We have a one car garage at our townhouse. The other car stays in the garage. In the middle of the night on February 8, 2024, the car was broken into along with about 7 other cars in our townhouse complex. Fortunately, our car was unable to be driven away because we use a key-less steering wheel club (it's with a combination). No damage was done to the car. The thieves stole some items from the car. Fast forward to last week after seeing this video, we tried the key-fob deactivation method, and it works. We also keep the two fobs in a large Faraday pouch. Plus we take smaller Faraday cages with us. Great video, lesson learned.

[@msportster6791]

I just tried it with my Audi and it didn’t work. Perhaps I’m doing it wrong. Either way, I should be getting the pouches in the mail soon. Thank you for your videos. You seem like a true gentleman with a kind demeanor. Wish the world had more folks like you.

[@kleetus88]

fantastic advice. We really should be calling for car manufacturers to require pin codes in order to start the car. This is the way Tesla is handling this, this could work in other models too. All new cars are required to have a backup camera, necessitating a screen, so just make it a touch screen and require the pin there.

[@mariericart1687]

Many thanks from El Paso Texas for your update..I live 3 minutes from the Mexican border……trucks disappear all the time

[@kevinbrewer2141]

Wow all this is interesting. My wife's car has one but my truck is not desirable to steal. I'm old school I have a 92 Ford ranger with a five speed manual transmission. Not many people still know how to drive a stick. I love the information here.

[@GPOutdoors]

Wow! a 92 and still going? That's great Kevin. You must keep it well maintained. Good stuff!

[@larryfisher7056]

You're right about manual transmissions...seem that only car guys of a certain age know how to drive one.

[@davidbrennan5]

I drive a 97 Grand Marquis, I don't even lock it lol.

[@PWlangford1]

Thats all they drive overseas.

[@firecat2465]

Manuals require a lot more attention to use.

[@BrianHA1]

Thanks very much for your invaluable info. Thanks both to you and your benefactor who gave you that info about how to disable the radio frequency of the key fob. I immediately went downstairs to the garage and tried and it all worked like a charm. Mine is also 2022 Tacoma Trail edition. Unlike yours, mine starts with a key, but I do have an electronic key fob that opens the door, and I also have a remote start fob to start the truck on those cold Canadian days when I want the truck to be warm when I get down to it. Thanks very much!

[@peterkober6758]

G P you are so great let us know about these things the sellers are at fault for not informing us God Bless All PaK

[@edpowell5754]

From Buffalo, N.Y. Hey, THANKS my Canadian Friend.

[@ashwinhemmathagama6855]

Thank you for the video. I just tried cutting the FOB signal off on my Toyota RAV4 2021 XLE. Yet it works like a charm, thank you so much!!! And I also use a faraday cage to keep the FOBs at all times when the vehicle is at home.

[@jimspirnock1184]

Good job on reading all the comments and relaying the information to us who are not that knowledgeable.

[@jlaw8882]

This video made me wish I just had a key and cut-off switch like the old days. No batteries going flat or hacking my car via the OBD2 port. Yes I had my car stolen too.

[@DStrayCat69]

Wow! I'm thinking, your subscriber was either a mechanic or a Locksmith, if it was Firsthand information. However, if it was Secondhand information then He/She did a favor to many people. I don't own a Tundra but a friend does. I'm going to pass this on to him. I'm thinking this would apply to ALL Toyotas, with a Key Fob... Thanks 🙂

[@hillside49]

I put my cell-phone in a foil bag that some electronics parts were shipped in that prevents electrostatic discharge from zapping the components. A call to the phone in the bag doesn't ring. When I open the bag flap a bit, the cell MIGHT ring. Perhaps if you leave the closure flap open, the fob's signal, with the reduced signal strength, would be good enough if you are only right next to your vehicle, but wouldn't be strong enough for 300 feet transmission. It certainly works for a cell-phone. For your $70,000 truck, I'd be putting in a hidden kill switch to further reduce the theft problem, such as a car-jacking. Thanks for the video.

[@rollingtones1]

An ALTOIDS tin works just as well.

[@rvnola9795]

and keeps from accidentally pressing the buttons!

[@ChrisZwolinski]

And makes your key fob Minty fresh.

[@fingers140]

Wrap the fob in aluminum foil

[@garymcharry1177]

@Albertan Calgary try Fisherman's Friend

[@mikehudick7074]

Ever since I bought my first fob-equipped vehicle I stored my entire keychain + fob in either a little tin tea can or a never-used 8 oz paint can, be sire the lid in on when the fob is inside!

[@frank9649]

Thanks , I also like the idea of a kill switch hidden in the vehicle, one that disable the starter only, that way you don't loose all your pre-sets on your radio and such.

[@bobturner4072]

Thanks for great informative video and your warm and friendly vibe! Regarding your comment towards the end, technically you are able to operate the vehicle without enabling the fob at all. The Mechanical key embedded in the key fob can unlock the driver door, and the engine can be started by placing the fob emblem against the start button. Of course it's a little extreme, maybe suitable for extreme situations. Like if you know someone is actively scanning in the area.

[@davidsalomaa373]

Good to know, sir!

[@bobcole3852]

Several comments suggested adding a hidden kill switch. That's the way you beat this issue! I wish our Tacoma didn't have it but I bought it used for my wife and it was in the package

[@KenE808]

Thank you! Not even the sales rep knew that this could be done to the fob. Cases like yours have been reported even in Hawaii. I have a 2018 Tacoma. Thanks again, great info!

[@miguelavendano2530]

I didn't know this either. I shall implement it right now along with the pouch. Thieves always go for the easiest targets, uhmm, unless they got a special order to fulfill. Thanks. Regards from San Juan, PR. (USA)

[@jimvajionis]

Thanks for posting these videos. Shortly after taking delivery of my new 4Runner in the summer I ordered a Faraday Box to store my key fobs at home, assuming that thieves had to be very close to the fob to steal the signal. Until I saw your other video, I didn't know they'd become more sophisticated and could steal fob signals from much further away. So, I recently purchased the Faraday pouch you recommended. I admit, it's a nuisance to carry the fob in the pouch. I'd grown accustomed to opening the doors and starting the vehicle without reaching into my pocket. I suppose I'll have to get used to it. It's a small inconvenience to protect an expensive vehicle.

[@jonrod8731]

I have a 2018 f150 with a fob & I've been putting my fobs in a lid box covered in aluminum foil. So far, so good.

[@amerlin388]

My first thought was that car thieves see you access a vehicle they are interested in, and capture your signal at that time. You extra precautions will not help. I suppose they could match you to the vehicle and follow you into a store where they wander close enough to pick up the signal from the fob if not deactivated, but I don't know how thieves proceed. I like the idea of deactivating fob to preserve the battery, especially if the vehicle is not your every day driver. I wish you the best of luck.

[@davelevy4394]

This is a great idea for your spare FOB. When it's turned off, you will not drain the battery.

[@Hooch737]

Thanks for info! What beautiful scenery! I love that you seem proud of your countries flag. Nuttin wrong with that, I’d call it admirable

[@DonBurkett]

Thank you for posting an update and I'm glad the method I described to stop the FOB broadcasting worked for you. That tip came from my Subaru owners manual. Subaru's have a way to enter a code to unlock doors, so you can deactivate the FOB and lock it in the car or trunk if you're going swimming or hiking or doing something that you don't want to carry the key with you.

[@turdferguson5300]

I've owned Toyotas since well before keyless entry and I never knew this. Thank you for passing that on.

[@djuanejackson4215]

Yes I also read that viewers comment on your original post! 🙏

[@ursurs7243]

The easiest way to disable keyless entry for good is to remove the corresponding fuse, probably the last one. This will fall back to the old system pressing buttons on the fob. Also to start you will then need to press start car button for several seconds with the key at the right corner, which is a bit tricky at first. For further protection from thieves install a OBD safer/protector to shut down access to the electronic system in your car/truck. All cheap and easy to implement.

[@bryanr.3241]

Thanks for your videos my friend

[@MavericAvi8or]

Thank you so much for this awesome advice! I only found your channel yesterday and am absolutely grateful for your insight. I just deactivated my fob 😊

[@hopelowe9659]

I'm so glad I found your channel. I'm a Hyundai owner. I have now been in a month long and counting horror story.

[@smojovi]

Thanks for the tips. As a frequent traveler and rental car user. If you only have one FOB on your rental key, the other one is usually under the spare in the trunk.

[@dhache1195]

As you show it, the suggestion from one of your reader is very timely and works very fine with toyota's FOB. If you have a vehicle that is on the coveted or even highly coveted from the thieves list, the other solution is to install a circuit breaker/switch between the computer and the fuel pump, the engine will still turn but it will never start. On youtube you can find some examples that work very well even for very recent vehicles full of electronic (as my 2015, F-250). The ''challenge'' is to hide the circuit breaker/switch very well while making it easy to use on a daily basis without leaving any visual signs of wear at its point of use.Thus, the only way to leave with the vehicle is to tow it. ;-) Thank you again GP with this very valuable info/video.

[@paultennis9414]

My understanding of the way the theft works is that the thief with the antenna is trying to pick up the key fob signal from inside the house and amplify it so the car thinks the fob is nearby. He isn't decoding that signal. Once inside the car, the thieves need physical access to the OBD port to program their new key fob. A second line of defense would be to relocate the car's OBD port from its usual location to higher up under the dash. A dummy OBD port could be put in its place. OBD extension cables are available for when you need to take your car in for service.

[@ilovemyk20dc5]

I just bought my tacoma yesterday. Glad i found this video

[@OcRefrigeration]

Another Great video ! just learned another thing. might be smart for Manufacturers to just put a on off slide switch on the fob for ease of operation. i would think that info should have been in the owners manual. hmmm. if not it should be. also sounds like a good idea if manufacturers would deactivate the fobs broadcasting 24/7/365. time for scrambling / rotating codes.

[@2023Red]

Two ideas. My Subaru has a way to remote start. And has a find my vehicle button too. I trust it works. Second, I use a steering wheel bar that locks. Hardened steel. Works with a key. Thanks for fob trick as I will try it in the morning. I trust my Subaru will be there then!

[@davidsalomaa373]

The Club! I hadn't thought of that in years! I have one out in the garage!

[@leefra1]

Thank you for this, excellent advice.

[@knight32d]

Thanks for passing it on to us all, Sir! Very much appreciate it & to the fellow who shared it with you. Cheers & God Bless!

[@ronalddean4834]

Thanks G.P. for the update have a wonderful weekend

[@Woaddy..432Hz]

Now that is a beautiful background. I’m from the Bayous of Way South Louisiana and grateful every day that I can see the beauty of the water and animals. I’m not a tree hugger but nor do I kill ANY animal (including Snakes)

[@NsIX3]

Thanks for this info, and hello from Vancouver.

[@edwardkenny2356]

More great information, GP. Thank you.

[@deanbarr5740]

As always GP, very useful information. Thanks buddy.

[@claudegiguere8731]

Thanks a lot, your time is really appreciated here!

[@jh9855]

Great info. Really appreciate this information.

[@theoriginalgem1445]

Thanks, GP, for this valuable information. CHEERS

[@Steve-yo4ld]

Thank you for posting both videos. I have a 2021 Tundra and just tried the deactivation and it worked like a charm. Gives peace of mind knowing the signal is not being transmitted from my home while in bed! Thank you again!👍

[@brucemckenna7035]

Thank you again Gord. Very handy information.

[@discerningmind]

I imagine the RF Signal also turns off the car's alarm too. I have a car with that type of fob and keyless start. I don't worry much about it because it's a stick-shift, and that's supposed to be a good anti-theft system now a days.

[@davidsalomaa373]

👍😆

[@erics537]

Hi GP, one more follow-up to answer your concern about starting your Toyota with the key fob deactivated. You can start your car with a deactivated key fob by placing the silver Toyota logo on the back of your key fob to the ignition start button, then pressing the start button.

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning and thanks very much Eric! That, they told me about, but thanks for sharing it - very helpful for folks. Cheers!

[@jimstand]

This means that it doesn't shut off the RF signal, it just reduces the strength of the signal.

[@ddsharpening]

Great info GP! Thanks, I’m going to try it.

[@MrBiggtonyc]

It works!!! I do have the same truck Toyota Tacoma and it worked fantastic. Thank you so much!!

[@Max88511]

Great videos thanks for posting very informative content.

[@locksbog4270]

Great info, just tried it, works 👍😃✌️

[@aldomandovani]

Great information

[@Captleemo]

Back in the day it was easy to hack electric garage door remotes but the electric garage door opener company's solution was to change the code every time the remote was used. Maybe the automobile industry should look into a solution like that

[@boxster1970]

Great info - thanks for sharing your experience. I have a 2019 Chevy Bolt EV and the fob (aka RKE=Remote Keyless Entry) transmitter can be disabled by pressing and holding the lock and un-lock buttons for three seconds. Have to do the same to turn transmitter back on. This is probably how in works on most GM vehicles. Details were in the Owners Manual.

[@427Ron]

Thanks for the great information

[@susanloveshuskies]

Best video ever! Thank you!

[@nhlcfl7733]

Awesome follow up GP. Thank you once again. Merci beaucoup GP!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? That sure is a great tip eh!!! It will make it a lot simpler and no need for the pouch. There are probably lots of 'secret' combinations of buttons that could be pushed to do all sorts of things and we'll never know unless we research and ask around. Kudos to the subscriber who offered this tip!!! Thanks for updating us right away Gord. You rock!!! Take care!!!

[@HOCKEYRULES19971]

thank you very good information . god bless be safe

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

GP! Great information! Thanks for giving us that update. Will definitely try this out with the wife's Highlander. Good stuff!

[@preciousseouls861]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@daved6464]

Great tip 👍 Why arn't all the car companys adding a simple ON-OFF switch to the fobs. Oh ya because they sell more cars when they get stolen.

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Always great information GP, My last truck 5 yrs ago was on ( carburetor ) 1985 Dodge Ram Van B350. The carburetor itself was an anti- theft systems with dealing the manual choke and gas pedal on start up's !!! LOL🤣👍 Cheers !!!

[@danschmidt1]

But even if you left the keys in the ignition and directions on how to start nobody would want to steal that thing! lol

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@danschmidt1 HEY Sir !!! My Van was a great one, I was able to pull my 7000 lbs RV with it 👍 I had 3 offerts the same day that I publish it !!! LOL I can send to you picture of it to regrets your comment Sir 🤣👍😊 CHeers !!!

[@danschmidt1]

@@RCAFpolarexpress 😂😂😂 I’m just joking. Some of the older vehicles are more reliable than all this new electronic shit and don’t need a computer to work on it

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@danschmidt1 🤣🤣🤣 I agree with you Sir about computerized vehicle 👍 Have a great week end Cheers !!! 😊👍

[@raygunsforronnie847]

Manual transmissions can have a similar effect. "What's this other pedal for?"

[@gilleslevesque284]

Hi, GP as always good information. Thanks , I'll have to check mine. Cheers.

[@gowbunnell8754]

Thanks ordered two today

[@BrianMason3636]

Good info here sir! Gonna try it on my 2019 Sport right now.

[@gazzabyerun9556]

💯 Wow, thanks for the info, works on a 2020 Subaru! SEMPER Fi 🇺🇸 🇨🇦

[@bobpurs]

Great info GP. Thanks for passing along will have to see if that works on my gmc.

[@harveyyarbrough2830]

Thank you for the great information. I'm on Amazon now!!!!

[@JohnPaul-ts8dq]

Works on our 2015 Highlander. Thank you for the update. 👍👍

[@gregarrell6132]

thank you, great to get the update.

[@JimiJameson]

5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ s Thanks for sharing friend :)) James

[@charleneborda2592]

Thanks For the valuable info

[@francoislaplante3184]

Great feedback GP

[@joebagadonitz]

Great information.

[@danconicevski1300]

I love your property , and thanks for this new video, great help good job.