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Car dealerships should be teaching this info at the time the car is delivered to the new owner. Glad that I stumbled onto this video.

If the police, insurance companies, claims adjusters, and likely auto manufacturers are aware of this problem, why haven't they redesigned that lock and push button start system to be more secure? Good tip from that viewer.

there is a reason why I like Canadians, you just demonstrated that here.

Gave this information to our police department at our college in TX and they have put it into a newsletter for crime prevention. Great to know. Thanks.

If you have a spare key fob that you don't normally use, you can keep it in any kind of can with a metal lid, so the key fob is completely surrounded by metal, that will function as a Faraday cage and not cost you a penny. Of course you can also drop your regular keys into the metal box overnight. Other alternatives are also simple, remove the battery of the spare key fob, or wrap it in aluminum foil, a couple of layers, the aluminum foil will function as a Faraday cage.

I can't help but dream of being this gentleman's neighbor. My ultimate retirement community. With a lake at my back door and my closest neighbor's house not being 5 meters away. Oh yeah...great tip about the key fob by the way.

What a great followup to your last video! I saw that comment and this demonstration and will try it tomorrow on my father in laws Rav 4 Prime. At his age, the case will be better! Thanks GP!!

This fob-shut-off works quite well on my Subaru. I also found out the hard way the fob will start my Subaru even when it is upstairs in my house, not in my pocket. Fortunately, my next stop was in walking distance of my house, so I was able to walk home, grab the fob, bike back to the car and then drive home as usual.

I made this fact known on your other video for my Mercedes but obviously this feature is also used on other makes of vehicles as demonstrated by you, this feature should be brought to ones attention at the dealership when you take delivery, I found this feature described deep inside the hand book that came with the car.

Wow, I think I have discovered a genuinely good man. Thank you sir for posting.

I prefer the key that goes into the ignition and gets turned. Works every time. The assumption is the push button was to improve security but that's not true. Technology and change in NOT always better.

Thanks for the tip, my wife has an expensive Toyota so this will come in handy. In my opinion car manufacturers are not doing anywhere near enough to help owners protect their cars. They know darn well that these fobs are a weakness yet they keep selling cars with them.

Thanks Gord!, I held off buying the case just to see part 2. My Tacoma is now safer thanks to you!! Cheers from Wisconsin!!

I know this video is older, but I thank you for sharing this. Hopefully, Toyota has made some changes since. After driving a 20 year old Toyota, I’m treating myself to a new one. This is a gold mine of information to protect that purchase. Sorry that happened to you. Thank you for helping others so it doesn’t happen to them.

I like the idea of doing both. Compared to losing a car or truck to theft, taking extra, redundant measures is easy. Subscribed to your channel. You do a great job in the production phase and the content is refreshing, positive and informative.

I wish they'd go back to key entry. The keyless entry is just too risky. The benefit does NOT outweigh the risk.

You are a very humble man brother thanks a lot for all that info

G P you are so great let us know about these things the sellers are at fault for not informing us God Bless All PaK

fantastic advice. We really should be calling for car manufacturers to require pin codes in order to start the car. This is the way Tesla is handling this, this could work in other models too. All new cars are required to have a backup camera, necessitating a screen, so just make it a touch screen and require the pin there.

Good job on reading all the comments and relaying the information to us who are not that knowledgeable.

I'm back 2 years later and have been doing this each and every time I exit my 2021 Toyota Tundra and don't unlock until I'm approaching my vehicle!✌️

Thanks very much for your invaluable info. Thanks both to you and your benefactor who gave you that info about how to disable the radio frequency of the key fob. I immediately went downstairs to the garage and tried and it all worked like a charm. Mine is also 2022 Tacoma Trail edition. Unlike yours, mine starts with a key, but I do have an electronic key fob that opens the door, and I also have a remote start fob to start the truck on those cold Canadian days when I want the truck to be warm when I get down to it. Thanks very much!

An ALTOIDS tin works just as well.

I put my cell-phone in a foil bag that some electronics parts were shipped in that prevents electrostatic discharge from zapping the components. A call to the phone in the bag doesn't ring. When I open the bag flap a bit, the cell MIGHT ring. Perhaps if you leave the closure flap open, the fob's signal, with the reduced signal strength, would be good enough if you are only right next to your vehicle, but wouldn't be strong enough for 300 feet transmission. It certainly works for a cell-phone. For your $70,000 truck, I'd be putting in a hidden kill switch to further reduce the theft problem, such as a car-jacking. Thanks for the video.

Wow all this is interesting. My wife's car has one but my truck is not desirable to steal. I'm old school I have a 92 Ford ranger with a five speed manual transmission. Not many people still know how to drive a stick. I love the information here.

Thanks , I also like the idea of a kill switch hidden in the vehicle, one that disable the starter only, that way you don't loose all your pre-sets on your radio and such.

Thanks for great informative video and your warm and friendly vibe! Regarding your comment towards the end, technically you are able to operate the vehicle without enabling the fob at all. The Mechanical key embedded in the key fob can unlock the driver door, and the engine can be started by placing the fob emblem against the start button. Of course it's a little extreme, maybe suitable for extreme situations. Like if you know someone is actively scanning in the area.

Tripped over a video and fell onto yours. I wished ever person on here could speak as clearly and understandable as you. Very nice video and I’m gonna subscribe and checkout what other videos you have to share. Keep up the good work!

Many thanks from El Paso Texas for your update..I live 3 minutes from the Mexican border……trucks disappear all the time

Thank you! Not even the sales rep knew that this could be done to the fob. Cases like yours have been reported even in Hawaii. I have a 2018 Tacoma. Thanks again, great info!

Thank you for the video. I just tried cutting the FOB signal off on my Toyota RAV4 2021 XLE. Yet it works like a charm, thank you so much!!! And I also use a faraday cage to keep the FOBs at all times when the vehicle is at home.

Thanks for posting these videos. Shortly after taking delivery of my new 4Runner in the summer I ordered a Faraday Box to store my key fobs at home, assuming that thieves had to be very close to the fob to steal the signal. Until I saw your other video, I didn't know they'd become more sophisticated and could steal fob signals from much further away. So, I recently purchased the Faraday pouch you recommended. I admit, it's a nuisance to carry the fob in the pouch. I'd grown accustomed to opening the doors and starting the vehicle without reaching into my pocket. I suppose I'll have to get used to it. It's a small inconvenience to protect an expensive vehicle.

As you show it, the suggestion from one of your reader is very timely and works very fine with toyota's FOB. If you have a vehicle that is on the coveted or even highly coveted from the thieves list, the other solution is to install a circuit breaker/switch between the computer and the fuel pump, the engine will still turn but it will never start. On youtube you can find some examples that work very well even for very recent vehicles full of electronic (as my 2015, F-250). The ''challenge'' is to hide the circuit breaker/switch very well while making it easy to use on a daily basis without leaving any visual signs of wear at its point of use.Thus, the only way to leave with the vehicle is to tow it. ;-) Thank you again GP with this very valuable info/video.

This is only my second video I've seen from this guy but I think he doesn't awesome job at explaining everything and the presentation is perfect. She seems like a genuinely good person. Double thumbs-up fun both videos. Oh and on a side note my secret to preventing anyone from stealing my 2007 Chevy Suburban is a little bit more complicated. My housemate remove the battery because he told me it was the wrong type and that it was too small for my vehicle when I just paid $450 from the dealer for this lifetime battery not even 2 months before when I had a bunch of work done on it including replacing the elbow joints and all the stuff that has to do with brand new tires. So after he replaced the battery with $100 one it never stayed charged for more than a day. So as of October 25th it will be three years since my vehicle has moved from the driveway.😢

My first thought was that car thieves see you access a vehicle they are interested in, and capture your signal at that time. You extra precautions will not help. I suppose they could match you to the vehicle and follow you into a store where they wander close enough to pick up the signal from the fob if not deactivated, but I don't know how thieves proceed. I like the idea of deactivating fob to preserve the battery, especially if the vehicle is not your every day driver. I wish you the best of luck.

To the person who sent out this tip: Thank you!

This is a great idea for your spare FOB. When it's turned off, you will not drain the battery.

I've owned Toyotas since well before keyless entry and I never knew this. Thank you for passing that on.

I didn't know this either. I shall implement it right now along with the pouch. Thieves always go for the easiest targets, uhmm, unless they got a special order to fulfill. Thanks. Regards from San Juan, PR. (USA)

We have a 2018 Subaru Legacy that operates using the radio frequency key fob. We have a one car garage at our townhouse. The other car stays in the garage. In the middle of the night on February 8, 2024, the car was broken into along with about 7 other cars in our townhouse complex. Fortunately, our car was unable to be driven away because we use a key-less steering wheel club (it's with a combination). No damage was done to the car. The thieves stole some items from the car. Fast forward to last week after seeing this video, we tried the key-fob deactivation method, and it works. We also keep the two fobs in a large Faraday pouch. Plus we take smaller Faraday cages with us. Great video, lesson learned.

Now that is a beautiful background. I’m from the Bayous of Way South Louisiana and grateful every day that I can see the beauty of the water and animals. I’m not a tree hugger but nor do I kill ANY animal (including Snakes)

Several comments suggested adding a hidden kill switch. That's the way you beat this issue! I wish our Tacoma didn't have it but I bought it used for my wife and it was in the package

I imagine the RF Signal also turns off the car's alarm too. I have a car with that type of fob and keyless start. I don't worry much about it because it's a stick-shift, and that's supposed to be a good anti-theft system now a days.

Wow! I'm thinking, your subscriber was either a mechanic or a Locksmith, if it was Firsthand information. However, if it was Secondhand information then He/She did a favor to many people. I don't own a Tundra but a friend does. I'm going to pass this on to him. I'm thinking this would apply to ALL Toyotas, with a Key Fob... Thanks 🙂

Always great information GP, My last truck 5 yrs ago was on ( carburetor ) 1985 Dodge Ram Van B350. The carburetor itself was an anti- theft systems with dealing the manual choke and gas pedal on start up's !!! LOL🤣👍 Cheers !!!

Two ideas. My Subaru has a way to remote start. And has a find my vehicle button too. I trust it works. Second, I use a steering wheel bar that locks. Hardened steel. Works with a key. Thanks for fob trick as I will try it in the morning. I trust my Subaru will be there then!

Thanks for the tips. As a frequent traveler and rental car user. If you only have one FOB on your rental key, the other one is usually under the spare in the trunk.

Thanks for info! What beautiful scenery! I love that you seem proud of your countries flag. Nuttin wrong with that, I’d call it admirable

I have a 2018 f150 with a fob & I've been putting my fobs in a lid box covered in aluminum foil. So far, so good.

GP-thanks for sharing this bit of information. I have a 2019 Subaru STI with push button start and this works to deactivate on the Subaru as well. Subaru and Toyota have partnership of sort and figured they share suppliers of parts but like you state may work with most brands. I park inside of a garage so the thieves could pick up my FOB inside but would need to break into the garage. These guys probably go after low hanging fruit but if I go someplace and park outside this maneuver would be useful. Thank You!

I just bought my tacoma yesterday. Glad i found this video

Thanks Gord, there’s so many things we are not told about electronic devices like phones computers and so on. Tips like this help. Thanks for sharing with us.👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Great info - thanks for sharing your experience. I have a 2019 Chevy Bolt EV and the fob (aka RKE=Remote Keyless Entry) transmitter can be disabled by pressing and holding the lock and un-lock buttons for three seconds. Have to do the same to turn transmitter back on. This is probably how in works on most GM vehicles. Details were in the Owners Manual.

Somewhere in the fine print there's probably mention of it that takes half of a line.... Thanks for the updated information. I'm off to try the Missus Subaru fob....Thanks again GP.

Thank you for posting an update and I'm glad the method I described to stop the FOB broadcasting worked for you. That tip came from my Subaru owners manual. Subaru's have a way to enter a code to unlock doors, so you can deactivate the FOB and lock it in the car or trunk if you're going swimming or hiking or doing something that you don't want to carry the key with you.

Thank you so much for this awesome advice! I only found your channel yesterday and am absolutely grateful for your insight. I just deactivated my fob 😊

I'm so glad I found your channel. I'm a Hyundai owner. I have now been in a month long and counting horror story.

From Buffalo, N.Y. Hey, THANKS my Canadian Friend.

You could also install a hidden on/off switch to keep the start button from working. As long as its hidden, the thieves would not be able to start it. Either the hot to the ignition, or the hot coming from the ignition when pressed. So even if they manage to get your rf signal, they start would be inoperable.

Hi GP, one more follow-up to answer your concern about starting your Toyota with the key fob deactivated. You can start your car with a deactivated key fob by placing the silver Toyota logo on the back of your key fob to the ignition start button, then pressing the start button.

Excellent info GP. I have a GM product with an RF FOB, I will now get a pouch and try see if the deactivation works on my vehicle. Thanks Cheers

Wow I think jason deserves a gift at least a coffee mug;) since u had over 300 comments an he had that knowledge!

The easiest way to disable keyless entry for good is to remove the corresponding fuse, probably the last one. This will fall back to the old system pressing buttons on the fob. Also to start you will then need to press start car button for several seconds with the key at the right corner, which is a bit tricky at first. For further protection from thieves install a OBD safer/protector to shut down access to the electronic system in your car/truck. All cheap and easy to implement.

I just tried it with my Audi and it didn’t work. Perhaps I’m doing it wrong. Either way, I should be getting the pouches in the mail soon. Thank you for your videos. You seem like a true gentleman with a kind demeanor. Wish the world had more folks like you.

Even though you demonstrated that it can be disabled by pressing the two buttons simultaneously, It is helpful with the pouch that in case you forget do disable it via the buttons it can always be inserted in the pouch. I did read that the pouch has two compartments and the silver compartment is where the key should be inserted. Also for any extra keys there is a box on Amazon that is quite large to insert all the extras including credit cards or cellphones.

💯 Wow, thanks for the info, works on a 2020 Subaru! SEMPER Fi 🇺🇸 🇨🇦

How's she goin'? That sure is a great tip eh!!! It will make it a lot simpler and no need for the pouch. There are probably lots of 'secret' combinations of buttons that could be pushed to do all sorts of things and we'll never know unless we research and ask around. Kudos to the subscriber who offered this tip!!! Thanks for updating us right away Gord. You rock!!! Take care!!!

Yes I also read that viewers comment on your original post! 🙏

It works!!! I do have the same truck Toyota Tacoma and it worked fantastic. Thank you so much!!

Thank you again Gord. Very handy information.

GP, you never cease to release an informative, enjoyable video! Sorry to hear your truck was stolen but thank you for sharing your experience. Im heading outside now to see if this will work on my wife’s Jeep. Thanks again. Have an awesome weekend!!!

Thanks for sharing something new for deactivating the RF signals

GP! Great information! Thanks for giving us that update. Will definitely try this out with the wife's Highlander. Good stuff!

One money saver....when I change battery for the fob, I change BOTH fobs batteries. I deactivate the extra one I keep as a spare to save its battery from broadcasting the signal 24/7 until on usual fob battery gets weak.

Thank you for posting both videos. I have a 2021 Tundra and just tried the deactivation and it worked like a charm. Gives peace of mind knowing the signal is not being transmitted from my home while in bed! Thank you again!👍

Hi Gord, thanks for the video. For your spare key at home, you can also wrap the key with plain aluminum foil. Just get one pouch to take with you. I ordered a pouch already. Thanks.

Thank you SO much!!. This video helped me to solve the issue that i was struggling for 2 days!.. It works on Lexus IS 250!

Thanks big guy,,,,I tryed with my fob...(prius 4th gen),,and yes it works....which is great because the pouch blocker stops working.....

Well you learned me sometin der by. Thank you Gord. Never saw that in the manual anywhere. Another way to immobilize your truck is to remove your fuel pump fuse.

Thanks for your videos my friend

Another less appealing approach /workaround if you're worried about someone "hijacking" your key fob signal is to just remove the battery and use the mechanical key to unlock and lock the doors. And then hold the FOB up to the push button to start the car (this way they need the actual FOB to start the car). It's an extra step but probably more secure if you're not liking the idea of putting the remote to sleep. You do run into the a few snags, for example if someone opens a door while the car is running, you have to hold the key up to the push button again or it continues to warn you that it can't find the key. (This procedure is actually outlined in Toyota's user manual as a workaround for when your FOB's battery dies but it also works as a potentially more secure step if you don't like dealing with the Faraday pouches/cases and are worried about someone getting the FOB frequency and stealing your car. 2:49 This is partially true. Yes you don't have to drive with it on, but as I mentioned above, if someone opens a door while the car is running (even in Park) it will prompt you for the key again or say it can't find the key. I'm not sure if this warning comes up again, as you can sometimes bypass it, but that's one possible drawback. I just use a small Faraday metal box that fits in my pocket. When Ineed to unlock/start the vehicle, I just open the lid and aim it at the car, and then close it again (by doing this, it also directs the signal in one direction).

Great tip 👍 Why arn't all the car companys adding a simple ON-OFF switch to the fobs. Oh ya because they sell more cars when they get stolen.

Thanks for passing it on to us all, Sir! Very much appreciate it & to the fellow who shared it with you. Cheers & God Bless!

I have taken the habit of stopping my key fob from broacasting. All I have to do is pressing the lock button while I double press the unlock button. Not sure if if works on every brand. Must read your owner manual. This will save the battery of the key fob as another advantage.

I have a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica w/Fob & push start - tried your suggestion and NO GO. I think the difference is in the mechanics of the fob. Yours is a physical 2 button arrangement where mine looks like 2 buttons side by side, but feels like it is a rocker switch. Oh well should be a good idea for other makes. Thx for the videos.

Another Great video ! just learned another thing. might be smart for Manufacturers to just put a on off slide switch on the fob for ease of operation. i would think that info should have been in the owners manual. hmmm. if not it should be. also sounds like a good idea if manufacturers would deactivate the fobs broadcasting 24/7/365. time for scrambling / rotating codes.

This is a reason where returning to a physical key-in-ignition method has a lot of merit.

THANKS! Works with my 2016 Prius. Found the procedure in the owner's manual titled "Electronic Key Battery Saving Function"

Not sure if anyone mentioned this but you dont need to activate your keyfob on your Taco at all. You can start the truck by simply pushing the Start button with the nose of the remote. Plus you have the valet key hidden inside the remote to open to the driver side door. No RF signal needed .... ever.

Awesome follow up GP. Thank you once again. Merci beaucoup GP!

This video made me wish I just had a key and cut-off switch like the old days. No batteries going flat or hacking my car via the OBD2 port. Yes I had my car stolen too.

Great information

Thanks a lot, your time is really appreciated here!

Great info GP. Thanks for passing along will have to see if that works on my gmc.

I’ll bet you a case of beer there were hundreds of us going outside to try and deactivate our key fob’s RF signals, eh? 🇨🇦😉👍

Thanks - this was worrying me, works on corolla cross. At night my keyfob sleeps in the bread bin - lol

Take out the battery. Hold the fob up to the push start. Use the old fashion door key that comes out of the fob to open the door old style.

Thanks for passing on this information. good thing I have a Toyota.

Great info. Really appreciate this information.

Back in the day it was easy to hack electric garage door remotes but the electric garage door opener company's solution was to change the code every time the remote was used. Maybe the automobile industry should look into a solution like that