Do they steal our KJs?

hollysprings · **Posted:** Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:22 pm

After the bad record of XJs in this area, I think I like KJ's anti-theft system, where the chip in the key has to match one on board. Theoretically, that should eliminate car theft, although I expect some thief has found a way around it. I tried looking for stats online but couldn't find anything recent. So, what's the skinny? How often do KJ's get stolen?

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:24 pm

hollysprings wrote:

After the bad record of XJs in this area, I think I like KJ's anti-theft system, where the chip in the key has to match one on board. Theoretically, that should eliminate car theft, although I expect some thief has found a way around it. I tried looking for stats online but couldn't find anything recent. So, what's the skinny? How often do KJ's get stolen?

Those transponder keys are easily fooled,don't ask me how but they are.

JL Rockies · **Posted:** Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:29 pm

We had our Escalade stolen which had the latest of OEM anti-theft technology. We had video of the theft, it took them 2 mins. Apparently the latest GM anti theft systems can be thwarted with a magnet. They also ripped the stereo out so On Star couldn't track it. The Escalade was totaled since the interior was coated in oil which they do so you can't dust for fingerprints. The inerior of an Escalade is worth more than the whole thing.

Here's pics of the rig: http://mobile.jlaudio.com/galleries/CADILLAC_Escalade/index.php

Since they make bypass modules for remote starters, it's not hard to get past the chip systems.

KJ kyle · **Posted:** Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:24 pm

as bad as that sucks, I give them props for doing it right.... :lol:

sorry JL

805gregg · **Posted:** Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:30 pm

They can't steal mine I have REVELCO anti theft.

djui5 · **Joined:** Tue Jun 17, 2008 1:38 am **Posts:** 536

JL Rockies wrote:

We had our Escalade stolen

Do you work for JL Audio?

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:51 am

805gregg wrote:

They can't steal mine I have REVELCO anti theft.

Please explain.

MP Jeeper · **Posted:** Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:04 pm

Tokyojoe wrote:

805gregg wrote:

They can't steal mine I have REVELCO anti theft.

Please explain.

x2

tomsjeep · **Posted:** Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:13 pm

He's talking about this...
http://www.ravelco.com/
It's a circuit interuppter/disabler.

wheeee32 · **Posted:** Sat Apr 18, 2009 10:30 pm

A little pricey but I wouldn't mind having it.

SavageUrge · **Posted:** Tue Apr 21, 2009 3:40 pm

It's Ravelco, sorry I'm anal when it comes to spelling. :lol:

Plus this will help the other guys research it!

tomsjeep · **Posted:** Tue Apr 21, 2009 6:26 pm

SavageUrge wrote:

It's Ravelco, sorry I'm anal when it comes to spelling. :lol:

Plus this will help the other guys research it!

The link to their website (with the correct spelling) is in my post, above.
:lol:

LIV42DY · **Posted:** Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:57 pm

ts pricey but the work involved is awsome. A friend has a well modified Saturn Sky, he called and a Technician came to his house and installed it right in his garage, it took about 3.30 hours, the guy was so neat it was amazing. In his case part of the main harness had to be spliced into. They work is guaranteed, and in case anyone is interested its Stealership approved.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:42 pm

LIV42DY wrote:

ts pricey but the work involved is awsome. A friend has a well modified Saturn Sky, he called and a Technician came to his house and installed it right in his garage, it took about 3.30 hours, the guy was so neat it was amazing. In his case part of the main harness had to be spliced into. They work is guaranteed, and in case anyone is interested its Stealership approved.

Only if the dealership installs it.No aftermarket electrical item is dealership approved unless install at the dealership,even more so if the main wiring harness needs to be hacked into.I know I worked at a dealership,both GM and Jeep.

LIV42DY · **Posted:** Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:53 pm

tjkj2002 wrote:

LIV42DY wrote:

ts pricey but the work involved is awsome. A friend has a well modified Saturn Sky, he called and a Technician came to his house and installed it right in his garage, it took about 3.30 hours, the guy was so neat it was amazing. In his case part of the main harness had to be spliced into. They work is guaranteed, and in case anyone is interested its Stealership approved.

Only if the dealership installs it.No aftermarket electrical item is dealership approved unless install at the dealership,even more so if the main wiring harness needs to be hacked into.I know I worked at a dealership,both GM and Jeep.

I agree TJ, maybe they made an exception with him, he gets all his modifications, and modified parts from the dealer he bought the
sky from and they also install it for him, hes not a wrencher like us. I did question him when he told me he checked with the dealer and they agreed. Hey who knows you know how they work.

JL Rockies · **Posted:** Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:42 am

djui5 wrote:

JL Rockies wrote:

We had our Escalade stolen

Do you work for JL Audio?

You must be new here.... :lol:

Guest · **Posted:** Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:30 am

Hmm.

JL in the name

Nah, he doesn't work for JL Audio...just like ARBSeth doesn't work for ARB, and ThunderbirdJunkie doesn't work for ThunderbirdJunkie Enterprises, LLC :lol:

tomsjeep · **Posted:** Wed Apr 22, 2009 7:30 am

ThunderbirdJunkie wrote:

Hmm.

JL in the name

Nah, he doesn't work for JL Audio...just like ARBSeth doesn't work for ARB, and ThunderbirdJunkie doesn't work for ThunderbirdJunkie Enterprises, LLC :lol:

And tomsjeep doesn't work.

Unemployment puts a real crimp in the build-budget!

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