23 Mar 09 16:53, Roger Nelson wrote to All:

 RN>  When you hit the lock button on your car upon exiting....it does not
 RN> send the security code, but if you walk away and use the door lock on
 RN> your key chain - it sends the code through the airwaves where it can
 RN> be stolen.

This is true. The code is also transmitted when you return and unlock it
with the remote, but then you're either gonna drive the car away or
re-lock it again with the lock button on the door.

 RN> Something totally new to us...and real.

 RN> Be aware of this and please pass this note on...look how many times
 RN> we all lock our doors with our remote...just to be sure we remembered
 RN> to lock them....and bingo someone has our code...and whatever was in
 RN> the car...can be stolen.

The newer cars have a revolving code generator that won't work for these
guys. But to be safe, always use the manual lock button to lock your car.

 RN> Roger
 RN> P.S. I wonder if Radio Shack has that?

The remote decoder? Nope. I'll bet that they have the parts to build one.

                R\%/itt




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