Need security advice for vulnerable Audi
#21
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Re: Need security advice for vulnerable Audi
Steve Walker wrote:
> In message <bhuv31la2ljmbb7q6ua3bbq8sh176gf13k@4ax.com>, Wolfgang
> Pawlinetz <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> writes
>
>> Don Turner wrote:
>>
>>> Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? e.g. change the
>>> locks???
>>
>>
>> Yep, change the locks. I've thought about advising to change the
>> programming only but then they could still get into your car.
>
>
> As a first step, it should be possible to reprogram the remote so that
> the stolen one is no longer valid. I know that my car needs both a key
> and a valid remote to start the engine. I don't know about the A3, and
> as you say they would still be able to enter the car. I'd go and ask an
> Audi dealer.
>
That#s the same for an A3. If you visit the dealer, they can de-program
the old key, and then it won't start the car. Obviously you need to
change the locks to stop people getting in.
> In message <bhuv31la2ljmbb7q6ua3bbq8sh176gf13k@4ax.com>, Wolfgang
> Pawlinetz <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> writes
>
>> Don Turner wrote:
>>
>>> Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? e.g. change the
>>> locks???
>>
>>
>> Yep, change the locks. I've thought about advising to change the
>> programming only but then they could still get into your car.
>
>
> As a first step, it should be possible to reprogram the remote so that
> the stolen one is no longer valid. I know that my car needs both a key
> and a valid remote to start the engine. I don't know about the A3, and
> as you say they would still be able to enter the car. I'd go and ask an
> Audi dealer.
>
That#s the same for an A3. If you visit the dealer, they can de-program
the old key, and then it won't start the car. Obviously you need to
change the locks to stop people getting in.
#22
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Re: Need security advice for vulnerable Audi
Steve Walker wrote:
> In message <bhuv31la2ljmbb7q6ua3bbq8sh176gf13k@4ax.com>, Wolfgang
> Pawlinetz <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> writes
>
>> Don Turner wrote:
>>
>>> Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? e.g. change the
>>> locks???
>>
>>
>> Yep, change the locks. I've thought about advising to change the
>> programming only but then they could still get into your car.
>
>
> As a first step, it should be possible to reprogram the remote so that
> the stolen one is no longer valid. I know that my car needs both a key
> and a valid remote to start the engine. I don't know about the A3, and
> as you say they would still be able to enter the car. I'd go and ask an
> Audi dealer.
>
That#s the same for an A3. If you visit the dealer, they can de-program
the old key, and then it won't start the car. Obviously you need to
change the locks to stop people getting in.
> In message <bhuv31la2ljmbb7q6ua3bbq8sh176gf13k@4ax.com>, Wolfgang
> Pawlinetz <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> writes
>
>> Don Turner wrote:
>>
>>> Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? e.g. change the
>>> locks???
>>
>>
>> Yep, change the locks. I've thought about advising to change the
>> programming only but then they could still get into your car.
>
>
> As a first step, it should be possible to reprogram the remote so that
> the stolen one is no longer valid. I know that my car needs both a key
> and a valid remote to start the engine. I don't know about the A3, and
> as you say they would still be able to enter the car. I'd go and ask an
> Audi dealer.
>
That#s the same for an A3. If you visit the dealer, they can de-program
the old key, and then it won't start the car. Obviously you need to
change the locks to stop people getting in.
#23
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Re: Need security advice for vulnerable Audi
just claim on your house insurance !!
they will cover new locks and de-programmeing any old keys and will probably
supply a replacement car whilst the work is done. we have dealt with two
similar cases recently at work with no problems.
Hope this helps
Radar
"Don Turner" <leavemealone@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:423fdf1b$0$32617$db0fefd9@news.zen.co.uk...
> Guys,
>
> My house was burgled and unfortunately one of the things the thieves took
> was the spare remote for my 2001 Audi A3 tdi sports. I was away with the
car
> at the time so luckily they didn't get to steal that as well. But the
> problem is that my car is now a sitting duck as someone, somewhere has the
> only other remaining key.
>
> Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? e.g. change the locks???
>
> Cheers
> Don
>
>
they will cover new locks and de-programmeing any old keys and will probably
supply a replacement car whilst the work is done. we have dealt with two
similar cases recently at work with no problems.
Hope this helps
Radar
"Don Turner" <leavemealone@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:423fdf1b$0$32617$db0fefd9@news.zen.co.uk...
> Guys,
>
> My house was burgled and unfortunately one of the things the thieves took
> was the spare remote for my 2001 Audi A3 tdi sports. I was away with the
car
> at the time so luckily they didn't get to steal that as well. But the
> problem is that my car is now a sitting duck as someone, somewhere has the
> only other remaining key.
>
> Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? e.g. change the locks???
>
> Cheers
> Don
>
>
#24
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Re: Need security advice for vulnerable Audi
just claim on your house insurance !!
they will cover new locks and de-programmeing any old keys and will probably
supply a replacement car whilst the work is done. we have dealt with two
similar cases recently at work with no problems.
Hope this helps
Radar
"Don Turner" <leavemealone@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:423fdf1b$0$32617$db0fefd9@news.zen.co.uk...
> Guys,
>
> My house was burgled and unfortunately one of the things the thieves took
> was the spare remote for my 2001 Audi A3 tdi sports. I was away with the
car
> at the time so luckily they didn't get to steal that as well. But the
> problem is that my car is now a sitting duck as someone, somewhere has the
> only other remaining key.
>
> Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? e.g. change the locks???
>
> Cheers
> Don
>
>
they will cover new locks and de-programmeing any old keys and will probably
supply a replacement car whilst the work is done. we have dealt with two
similar cases recently at work with no problems.
Hope this helps
Radar
"Don Turner" <leavemealone@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:423fdf1b$0$32617$db0fefd9@news.zen.co.uk...
> Guys,
>
> My house was burgled and unfortunately one of the things the thieves took
> was the spare remote for my 2001 Audi A3 tdi sports. I was away with the
car
> at the time so luckily they didn't get to steal that as well. But the
> problem is that my car is now a sitting duck as someone, somewhere has the
> only other remaining key.
>
> Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? e.g. change the locks???
>
> Cheers
> Don
>
>
#25
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Re: Need security advice for vulnerable Audi
just claim on your house insurance !!
they will cover new locks and de-programmeing any old keys and will probably
supply a replacement car whilst the work is done. we have dealt with two
similar cases recently at work with no problems.
Hope this helps
Radar
"Don Turner" <leavemealone@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:423fdf1b$0$32617$db0fefd9@news.zen.co.uk...
> Guys,
>
> My house was burgled and unfortunately one of the things the thieves took
> was the spare remote for my 2001 Audi A3 tdi sports. I was away with the
car
> at the time so luckily they didn't get to steal that as well. But the
> problem is that my car is now a sitting duck as someone, somewhere has the
> only other remaining key.
>
> Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? e.g. change the locks???
>
> Cheers
> Don
>
>
they will cover new locks and de-programmeing any old keys and will probably
supply a replacement car whilst the work is done. we have dealt with two
similar cases recently at work with no problems.
Hope this helps
Radar
"Don Turner" <leavemealone@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:423fdf1b$0$32617$db0fefd9@news.zen.co.uk...
> Guys,
>
> My house was burgled and unfortunately one of the things the thieves took
> was the spare remote for my 2001 Audi A3 tdi sports. I was away with the
car
> at the time so luckily they didn't get to steal that as well. But the
> problem is that my car is now a sitting duck as someone, somewhere has the
> only other remaining key.
>
> Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? e.g. change the locks???
>
> Cheers
> Don
>
>
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Re: Need security advice for vulnerable Audi
Steph wrote:
> "Peat" <manxexile@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
> news:bxU%d.14$IG6.4@newsfe5-win.ntli.net...
> > Don Turner wrote:
>
> Try a visual deterrent aswell like a steering wheel lock. Chances are
they
> were opportunistic, but they may know somebody....
If somebody wants to take a car and the only thing in the way is a
steering wheel lock, it *will* get stolen. It takes about 30 seconds
to saw through the steering wheel to get the (unbreakable) lock off.
Check ebay for current prices of replacement steering wheels and decide
for yourself whether it's economically viable.
--
C.R. Krieger
(Been there; seen that)
#27
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Re: Need security advice for vulnerable Audi
Steph wrote:
> "Peat" <manxexile@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
> news:bxU%d.14$IG6.4@newsfe5-win.ntli.net...
> > Don Turner wrote:
>
> Try a visual deterrent aswell like a steering wheel lock. Chances are
they
> were opportunistic, but they may know somebody....
If somebody wants to take a car and the only thing in the way is a
steering wheel lock, it *will* get stolen. It takes about 30 seconds
to saw through the steering wheel to get the (unbreakable) lock off.
Check ebay for current prices of replacement steering wheels and decide
for yourself whether it's economically viable.
--
C.R. Krieger
(Been there; seen that)
#28
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Re: Need security advice for vulnerable Audi
Steph wrote:
> "Peat" <manxexile@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
> news:bxU%d.14$IG6.4@newsfe5-win.ntli.net...
> > Don Turner wrote:
>
> Try a visual deterrent aswell like a steering wheel lock. Chances are
they
> were opportunistic, but they may know somebody....
If somebody wants to take a car and the only thing in the way is a
steering wheel lock, it *will* get stolen. It takes about 30 seconds
to saw through the steering wheel to get the (unbreakable) lock off.
Check ebay for current prices of replacement steering wheels and decide
for yourself whether it's economically viable.
--
C.R. Krieger
(Been there; seen that)
#29
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Re: Need security advice for vulnerable Audi
"Don Turner" <leavemealone@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:423fdf1b$0$32617$db0fefd9@news.zen.co.uk...
> Guys,
>
> My house was burgled and unfortunately one of the things the thieves took
> was the spare remote for my 2001 Audi A3 tdi sports. I was away with the
car
> at the time so luckily they didn't get to steal that as well. But the
> problem is that my car is now a sitting duck as someone, somewhere has the
> only other remaining key.
>
> Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? e.g. change the locks???
>
> Cheers
> Don
>
>
take a handful of fuses and solenoids out of the
fusebox. the starter solenoid should do the trick.
PS - fuses are easier to get around as any lump
of metal will bridge the gap.
Marc
#30
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Re: Need security advice for vulnerable Audi
"Don Turner" <leavemealone@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:423fdf1b$0$32617$db0fefd9@news.zen.co.uk...
> Guys,
>
> My house was burgled and unfortunately one of the things the thieves took
> was the spare remote for my 2001 Audi A3 tdi sports. I was away with the
car
> at the time so luckily they didn't get to steal that as well. But the
> problem is that my car is now a sitting duck as someone, somewhere has the
> only other remaining key.
>
> Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? e.g. change the locks???
>
> Cheers
> Don
>
>
take a handful of fuses and solenoids out of the
fusebox. the starter solenoid should do the trick.
PS - fuses are easier to get around as any lump
of metal will bridge the gap.
Marc