See post below...
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2011/12/12/three-bmws-stolen-from-one-home/?test=latestnewsPolice in Dobbs Ferry, NY, say thieves stole three BMWs worth a total of $220,000 from a single residence in suburban New York, possibly using push-button starters.
Dobbs Ferry police Lt. James Guernieri says each of the had a push-button ignition system. The starter doesn't work unless its accompanying fob is in or near the car.
He says the homeowner had moved all the cars on Saturday to make room for Christmas decorations. He says the man then left a fob in each car.
Police believe the cars were taken at about 8 a.m.
The lieutenant says the thieves may have had a device that detects when an electronic fob is in a car.
He says the BMWs were a 2012, a 2011 335i and a 2007 M5.
How does this differ from leaving your keys in the car?Duh! Keyfob detector... :tsk:
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2011/12/12/three-bmws-stolen-from-one-home/?test=latestnews
In general yep. For those of you with CA, go and try it out. It is fun. You close the trunk, then 2 seconds later, it opens up automatically. However, if you wrap the key in a big heavy bag (or aluminum foil I bet would be very effective) you can still shut it.If you have CA you should not be able to leave the fob inside the trunk without the trunk opening again. I've tested this and a second or two after you close the trunk, the car will chime at you and the trunk will release. Your wife has a really bad habit and she should stop this immediately!
The cars then were unlocked, with the fobs inside? That is just incredibly stupid.It a "detection device" exists, I would assume you would have to bring it within a few feet of the car to determine if the key fob was in place... the signal coming from the fob is only so strong...
but anyway cars are new with the exception of the M5, so can BMW locate the cars via the cars gps?so all 3 were taken at the same time? Hmmm, this just seems unreal, what are the chances of someone knowing all 3 had the keys in them. and not someone a group of people! and not look suspicious walking around?
key fob detector really ? lol
It worked in the mentos tin, but wouldn't work in my LEFT HAND! Gimme a break.Put your key fob in a locked metal box to block the radio waves.
Make sure you test from all angles along and sitting inside for non starting ability .
A mentos tin worked for the front doors(CA) but not the trunk for some reason I needed
a thicker better metal container for that.