Truck "broken" in to lastnight.

[Mi99z71]

I've only read one of these "black box unlock" stories that sounds even remotely technically feasible and it consists of capturing a fob press (transmit) that is not received by the vehicle. That would usually require access to the fob itself.

I've heard that there is some sort of device that can "capture" transmitter frequency/code, and clone it. Then the thief press's button on their device and can unlock vehicle as if they have OEM remote. Never sets off alarm as car thinks its "real".

 

Happened to a co-worker of mine when she was on vacation.

They went to the beach, put all their valuables in the trunk. Locked it with the keyfob. Went to beach, when they came back all their stuff was gone. They reported it to cops. They told her about "capture" device.

Then she recalled someone "out of place" on the beach. Was a guy sitting on beach fully clothed, tennis shoes and all on the phone whole time - presumably the lookout. And other guy was clearing out the trunk.

 

Cops recommended to her that when leaving the vehicle, use the interior lock. That way there is no signal to capture and be used while your away.