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General => General discussion => Topic started by: ReubenGTI17 on 30 January 2023, 20:01
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Hi, I am slightly worried about the amount of keyfob cloning in my local area.
I have a 2017 Golf GTI. Reading online it seems that it's the cars that unlock when the key is near that are at risk.
Do I have anything to be worried about with a keyfob that you have to press to unlock.
Cheers
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Same level as cars before keyless entry, so if they take your key they've got your car.
Only the keyless were at a big risk, either way if they want it badly enough they'll get it might as well give them the key and stay safe, that's what insurance is for.
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Keyfob cloning is a bit old skool and won't work with your 2017 Golf.
As you say, keyless entry is the main attack vector and that is a problem for Mk7's if they have keyless entry. Turn it off if you have it.
On the Mk8 they have a newer system that isn't vulnerable to the keyless relay attack.
I've written loads about both things on here, have a search.
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Probably been stated elsewhere. Keyless entry on late mk7.5 (not sure of the date) can be disabled by locking with the key fob and within 5 seconds touching the door handle.