BrianF

On 11/7/2021 at 7:12 AM, GiantJay said:

wow, imagine if they applied the same work ethic and inginiuity to legitimate enterprise! 

I think the issue is your pouch type. the fold-over type doesnt provide enough protection for targeted attacks like the one you mentioned. 

for example if someone wants to capture your key codes and they see you using a folding RF pouch they just might decide to follow you on foot and wait to get close enough to exploit the pouch. Honestly, i dont think its a far off possibility either these days.  

best option is use a pouch designed for phones. I use a Mission Darkness windowless pouch. you roll the top and it secures with velcro. i also keep other items in it so its convenient.

option 2 is get a sturdy black rubberband. use it to secure the flap on the fold-over flap to minimize opening. 

also its good practice to replace the pouch if the RF fabric inside starts to wear down from the fob going in and out. 

Thanks Brett I’ll have a look at that one.

On 11/6/2021 at 8:15 AM, GiantJay said:

what type of pouch are you using? a fold over style or the type that rolls and secures with velcro?
also keep in mind some RF pouches that are specific for key fobs allow transmission at very close distances for exactly that reason. I think a pouch with 2 layers allows transmission if you are touching the car, but will stop a device attempting to capture the freq. 3 layer pouches block it competely even if its not sealed correctly.

1 hour ago, GiantJay said:

what type of pouch are you using? a fold over style or the type that rolls and secures with velcro?
also keep in mind some RF pouches that are specific for key fobs allow transmission at very close distances for exactly that reason. I think a pouch with 2 layers allows transmission if you are touching the car, but will stop a device attempting to capture the freq. 3 layer pouches block it competely even if its not sealed correctly.

The one I use ,has a fold over, a bit like a wallet. It also has a lining which is supposed to help.  I also use a steering lock as backup.   I’ve had no problems, but it pays to be vigilant . An owner at the end of my short road with a high end BMW had an attempted break in a couple of weeks ago. 3 guys were in the process of raising a ladder to his bedroom window at 1.30 am !  Obviously to get to them before they raised the alarm !  Neighbours wife saw this, shouted for partner to call cops, which the bad guys heard, so smashed their windows for good measure!  Hate to think what might have happened,had they got in the first house !

I too have just got an A4 Avant which is keyless entry and start ,  l already have a faraday pouch though not sure it works as the doors an be opened with the keys in the pouch next to the car ! I also have a steering lock to be on the safe side  .