CAN SOMEONE STEAL YOUR GSxxx?
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Good question....but Im sure there are creative ways around the OEM immobilzer system.
Does anyone know of a GS that got ripped off? I only heard of car jackings?
Peter
Does anyone know of a GS that got ripped off? I only heard of car jackings?
Peter
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Yeah. I believe the thing in the key is just a registor, rather than some complicated chip. When insert key in the ignition, it completes the circuit involving some other registors. If the key does not have the right registor value, the circuit disables the car electrical system. I guess it is just an added feature to slow down car thief.
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if u can do remote start on a car u can steal it ! the key has a resistor u can find the module and jump the witrs together to complete the circuit (if u know where its at and what colors ! ) i dont think its common though knowing lexus i would think that they hid it good !!!
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Originally posted by BananaGS
not my lex
fuel pump power is cut, meaning, you can start the car, but you just can't drive it more than 0.1 feet ha ha before the engine shut down
not my lex
fuel pump power is cut, meaning, you can start the car, but you just can't drive it more than 0.1 feet ha ha before the engine shut down
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If the thieves are good enough and they want a car badly enough, they will get it regardless of what it is. Keep in mind that these types of thieves don't care about driving the car since they will most likely part it out and sell it in pieces.
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just so everyone else knows this..... I recently saw test of anti-theft devices that are easily available for not 2 much $$$$$. The AutoLock was rated as the toughest to crack, i.e. enough to make a car thief go looking for an easier target. This device locks around the gas and brake pedals completely immobilizing the car when used. I am definitely going to pick one up.
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I'm a police officer(Detective) and I dont recall one instance where a Lexus GS was stolen since i've been on the job. Now carjacked, well fellas thats a whole different ball game.....They do steal the Audi's I was told that they had the immobilizer too....
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Originally posted by wilassasin
I'm a police officer(Detective) and I dont recall one instance where a Lexus GS was stolen since i've been on the job. Now carjacked, well fellas thats a whole different ball game.....They do steal the Audi's I was told that they had the immobilizer too....
I'm a police officer(Detective) and I dont recall one instance where a Lexus GS was stolen since i've been on the job. Now carjacked, well fellas thats a whole different ball game.....They do steal the Audi's I was told that they had the immobilizer too....
plus another thing about the GS is that it doesn't share parts with most car, so unless you have plenty of aftermarket stuff on it that will make money, they won't eye on your car.
for the record, gs4fun (sorry man, i don't mean to mention you, but your car was one of my favorite so i keep that in mind a lot) blue gs4 got stolen and never found.
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And Romi, look out man, I LOVE YOUR CAR! *wink *wink HAHAHA Guys, I can't be bother about this kind of stuff, otherwise I'll be sleeping in my garage every night.... Get yourself a kick butt insurance coverage! and that's that! Please do NOT discuss ways to get around the systems...If you want to know how, PM the expert but please do not leave ways and ideas on open forums ![Frown](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Now you guys make me worried!
Damn it!
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Now you guys make me worried!
Damn it!
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