vlad_a

It gets a bit more complicated than changing code. Scanners can crack rolling codes. I believe the most secure system is the one that uses dialogue between the fob and car to set the next code sequence. I'm not sure that the stock system is. There are some places in the world where not having a extra security measurements is a gift for thieves.

The main problem is how common the OEM system is. It needs to be cracked once to affect all of models of a manufacturer.

It would be good to know how they penetrated the system to plan for it.

RX330inFL

Here is an article on the topic:

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/02/...ith-black-box/

nightdiff

wow great find thx

nightdiff

So bringing the car to dealer you think is a waste of time?

vlad_a

Pretty much. There is no defect to fix. You could stop by, just in case.
Or call 800-25-LEXUS number.

nightdiff

maybe i might need oil change anyway lol

nightdiff

I stopped by lexus and they said there is not much they can do :mad

oohpapi44

iTrader: (1)

As Vlad said: there is no defect to fix. Don't know if someoone got your code and even if they did, they can get it again using the same method. But more than likely the vehicle was unlocked.

Don't feel bad, it happened to me last night. Been driving my GS all week and went to the Rx yesterday to find the trays from the glove box sitting on my drivers seat. I don't keep anything in the Rx so there was nothing to take but they did a pretty thorough search. Glove compartment stays locked.

But yeah, was pretty pissed knowing someone had their hands invside touching stuff. Went to car wash this morning to get the interior clearned, just cause.

Having two car with two extreme locking sequences (complete to none) is frustrating as my GS has made me very complacent in double checking vehicle security. Won't happen again though so I am grateful for the event for only that reason.

cflutist

Don't know if they really work or not, but our car came with McGard wheel locks as installed equipment that Lexus charged us $81 for.

Sorry that this happened to OP. It particularly annoys me that criminals think they can just take things that we work so hard for. Please don't leave anything of value or things that could possibly contain things of value (especially in plain sight) in your vehicle. We see many vehicle burglaries (while volunteering for the Crime Analysis Unit of our local PD) with MOE of "Smash and Grab" for backpacks/gymbags that can contain laptops or dirty gym clothes. If the later, then we are stuck with the insurance deductible for the window repair.

FLYCT

Before I retired I had this happen on a Ford Expedition that was parked at the airport. The car was locked but they got into it without any sign of forced entry. After that all my cars had a simple add on system that passively locks the doors and sets the alarm 30 seconds after exiting the car and closing the doors. The system was an Automate AM1 http://automatecarsecurity.com/Produ.../6000/AM1.aspx

I had 4 incidents of break ins. Twice they smashed a front window. With the AM1 the shock sensor set the alarm off.

It's a simple installation and uses the factory remote.

JR