I cannot elaborate on reasoning - it's confidential on a need-to-know-basis ...
but it's unless the Canadian C7 Corvette does not recognize the process
for finding how many fobs there are
or you know there is a "lost" key fob ... or any other reason.
I would actually recommend reprogramming key-fobs
to every person who buys a used C7 now
just for piece-of-mind ... the cost is worth it
by knowledge of this gone-in-9-seconds thread alone.
I noticed That one of the corvette C7 reprogram sequences had a disclaimer that the sequence will not work for Canadian Corvettes. So I had a GM Dealership wipe all the existing fobs and reprogram for what was there. It cost $149. + fees. I would recommend that everyone who buys a used C7 has this done. Make the cost of it a part of the sale if buying from a GM Corvette Dealership and trust no others.CCTV video shows suspects using electronic method to steal cars in northeast Toronto
Toronto police are warning vehicle owners in the city’s northeast there’s been a rise in car thefts in the area — and that the suspects appear to be taking advantage of keyless remote technology. Police said the suspects are targetting newer vehicles that use keyless FOBs and are usually stolen...toronto.citynews.ca
Just wanted to show a video of what a relay remote attack looks like in action. There's I think either Audi or BMW which has a program for reprogramming the car and a blank fob on the spot to get one started. That one requires blocking the lock signal from the owner so the car remains unlocked, then simply getting in and plugging into ODB2 to reprogram.
GM's archaic reprogram method requires using the key on the car to initiate a programming sequence and needs the other fobs in the car to do a new one, so that method doesn't work.
Someone had to trade it in?ddgermann, thanks for both your and the other folks kind words and support. I am very angry and frustrated. I purchased from a dealer although I hate to think it’s true, I believe you are on to something.
Chop shop and parted out I would guess. Don't think we ever did hear if they found out anything about it.Someone had to trade it in?
I haven't read the entire thread. That would make the whole story suspect.The OP disappeared faster than the car. Still find it odd.
He replied ages ago. The car was found.The OP disappeared faster than the car. Still find it odd.
That's what I get for not reading the entire thread.He replied ages ago. The car was found.
Stolen off my drive way in 9 seconds.
Interesting thought Kerry. I had a customer who went through the same thing after thieves stole their work computers. They did not want them they wanted the new ones which they got the second time. Thieves. Hate them.canadiancorvetteforums.com
Thanks for jumping onto the "knob" train, Jack where all are welcome.It's all about the quality of the post, not the quantity. Reviving a 3 year old post and admitting you don't knowing WTF is going on is a knob move too...
I don't know what to say.Friends, I have been a member for a few years now. I purchase a new 2015 black C7 Z06 and 6 months later someone drove into me a the card was written off.
In January 2020 I purchase a used 2016 C7 Z06 / Z07 3LZ with 2600 km..
Today i went for a drive and when I can home I backed it on to my drive way, locked it and went inside to get a drink. Within 9 seconds of walking in the heard the engine and ran out. Saw it barreling down the street. This is the image of the person who took it. Just in case my plate is Bucephls.