07 Keyfob Curiosity
#1
07 Keyfob Curiosity
Ok, here is a good one.
I am really interested in the security of the 07 keyfob. We all know that you can just keep it in your pocket/purse and get in the car, start it etc.
What happens in the event of a carjacking, leaving your car on while going back in the house etc?
I would like to think that if an 07 owner is carjacked and the keyfob is in his/her pocket, that the car would eventually shut off. I know that if the keyfob leaves the interior of the car that the red key light comes on... But what happens after that.
I did a small test with a friend of mine. I exited the car (with it on), walked about a block away, and he was still able to put it in reverse, drive for a few seconds, and then park it again. If he were to drive for a long distance, would the car shutoff at a pre-determined time after a complete stop?
I hope never to get carjacked, but would like to know what would happen.
I am really interested in the security of the 07 keyfob. We all know that you can just keep it in your pocket/purse and get in the car, start it etc.
What happens in the event of a carjacking, leaving your car on while going back in the house etc?
I would like to think that if an 07 owner is carjacked and the keyfob is in his/her pocket, that the car would eventually shut off. I know that if the keyfob leaves the interior of the car that the red key light comes on... But what happens after that.
I did a small test with a friend of mine. I exited the car (with it on), walked about a block away, and he was still able to put it in reverse, drive for a few seconds, and then park it again. If he were to drive for a long distance, would the car shutoff at a pre-determined time after a complete stop?
I hope never to get carjacked, but would like to know what would happen.
#2
It'll run till you shut it off, then won't start again. It can't shut down on a timed basis for safety reasons.
Why is this less secure than getting the car stolen/jacked with the keys in it? At least with the electronic key they'd only get one ride.
Why is this less secure than getting the car stolen/jacked with the keys in it? At least with the electronic key they'd only get one ride.
#7
Originally Posted by LA02MAX
My friend's versa won't allow it to shift into gear if the key leaves the car we tried it once...
#8
Well.....lock the door.
I love leaving the car running, locking the door, and running a quick errand. Especially if my girl is in the car, she can move it if need be, I can run in my house, not have to take the key out the engine. Love it.
Put it this way, a lot better then having a physical key in the car!
I love leaving the car running, locking the door, and running a quick errand. Especially if my girl is in the car, she can move it if need be, I can run in my house, not have to take the key out the engine. Love it.
Put it this way, a lot better then having a physical key in the car!
#10
When I get the car washed, I give them the key, and keep the fob. But for the ulitmate safety, you would give them the fob, and lock up everything.. globe box, trunk, etc.
#12
Originally Posted by ZOOH
Hmm. So I should keep everything locked and give up the fob. I guess if I have to worry about trusting someone with my fob, I shouldn't be letting them park my car in the first place.
I believe you can take out the key from the fob and give it to them.
Read it in the book i think.
#13
The key locks all other areas, glove box - trunk - etc. Giving the key would allow someone access to those. My salesman said that you should give them the fob and take the key. Not sure Nissan thought this one through.
#15
Originally Posted by mdfergus
The key locks all other areas, glove box - trunk - etc. Giving the key would allow someone access to those. My salesman said that you should give them the fob and take the key. Not sure Nissan thought this one through.
I like being able to get out the car and leave it running while my wife is in it. She would always lock the doors and in my old Max (4th Gen) she couldn't unlock my door from her side so I had to wait while she leaned over the seat to unlock it from the driver's side to let me back in. Now I just walk up and hit the button on the door. So much easier...even if she falls asleep I can still get back in easily.
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