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The amps multiply distance from your fob to your car. They get in without forcing an entry. Anyone familiar with this theft? Can this be done on a Benz?
Yes - I've actually seen it done, although not on a Benz (but there's no reason to think that it won't work on a MB). For as long as the key fob is within radio range of the perpetrator's amp / transmitter and receiver (i.e. sitting in a bowl by your front door for example), in theory it can be done on any car that has keyless go.
If you really want to make sure it can't happen to you, you need to find a dead microwave oven (or something else that acts as a Faraday cage) and keep the keys inside!
Yes - I've actually seen it done, although not on a Benz (but there's no reason to think that it won't work on a MB). For as long as the key fob is within radio range of the perpetrator's amp / transmitter and receiver (i.e. sitting in a bowl by your front door for example), in theory it can be done on any car that has keyless go.
If you really want to make sure it can't happen to you, you need to find a dead microwave oven (or something else that acts as a Faraday cage) and keep the keys inside!
Actually there is another solution. You can do what the MB Dealer I bought my car from does for all the cars they have on the lot. Remove the Start/Stop button. It just pulls out. So then you need the key, unless you have another Start/Stop button handy. You could, in theory take it with you. Somehwat of a PITA. But if you are worried it would slow down, if not stop someone who stole your code.
Well at least on the 2016 and 2017 GLE's they all come out. And again, I wonder if they would be prepared with a start/stop button if they have the code copied...Perhaps. And after the first time I guess they will be prepared!
This happened to my previous car already but not on MB. My 07 nissan murano has keyless start but not a push start but still works the same way. Wife brought it to the mall for some shopping then when she came back to her spot the car was gone. They found the car somewhere all beaten up. That was way back at 2011 so it is not really new anymore.
So basically with all the high tech in our ML's we may now have to resort back to the 1980's steering wheel locks.
No. All you have to do is keep your keys further inside your place, not 3' from the front door where the (amplified) RF signal can reach the key fob and the return signal from the fob can reach the amp. Alternatively, keep your keys in a metal box which will shield it from RF signals... so don't throw out the tin when you finish the Christmas cookies!
Originally Posted by easyedwin
Popping out the Keyless-Go defeats the convenience of having it!!!
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