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Offline ReubenGTI17

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Keyfob Cloning
« on: 30 January 2023, 20:01 »
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.

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Offline willni

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Re: Keyfob Cloning
« Reply #1 on: 31 January 2023, 10:57 »
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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Re: Keyfob Cloning
« Reply #2 on: 06 February 2023, 08:39 »
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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Offline joe6

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Re: Keyfob Cloning
« Reply #3 on: 06 February 2023, 09:40 »
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.
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