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I, for one, do not like the keyless entry. I will stick with traditional buttons and wont be selecting the keyless entry option on my F-Type. (Here in Germany, it is an option).
The leather covers look good but I was thinking more on the lines of the pictures below.
Sigh... I guess I'll just have to stick with another one of those plastic blocks.
I, for one, do not like the keyless entry. I will stick with traditional buttons and wont be selecting the keyless entry option on my F-Type. (Here in Germany, it is an option).
The leather covers look good but I was thinking more on the lines of the pictures below.
Sigh... I guess I'll just have to stick with another one of those plastic blocks.
I'm curious, why do you not like the keyless entry? I'm sure you've a valid reason but I can't fathom why anyone would not want keyless entry.
I, for one, do not like the keyless entry. I will stick with traditional buttons and wont be selecting the keyless entry option on my F-Type. (Here in Germany, it is an option).
Have you tried it on the F-type? I too thought it was a waste of time, until I actually saw how it's implemented on the F-type. I think it's awesome, and am glad it was part of my premium package, even though I thought I didn't want it.
One minor nitpick on the keyless entry. On other cars I've been able to hit the button once to unlock the driver's side and twice to unlock both the driver and passenger.
As I recall you can change that in car settings so that they all open or one click gets the driver, 2 gets the passenger.
Larry
Hmm I couldn't find that setting. I found the option to change it to where keyless just opens the driver or both. I never was able to get it working with 2 press to open both.
SINGLE/MULTI-POINT ENTRY When you press the unlock button, your vehicle
will unlock in one of two ways: 1. Single-point entry: Unlocks the driver's door only. A second press is required to unlock
the remaining doors and the tailgate. 2. Multi-point entry: Unlocks all of the doors, and the tailgate on the first press.
To change from Single to Multi-point entry (or
vice versa), press both the lock and unlock
buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. The
hazard warning lamps will flash twice to confirm
the change. This feature may also be set via the Vehicle Settings menu. See 42, INSTRUMENT PANEL MENU. Note: If, when the vehicle is unlocked, an audible warning is emitted, this will be a
‘Mislock’ error. There may be a fault with either
of the alarm sensors. Consult with your
Dealer/Authorized Repairer as soon as possible
Fair enough. Is there a high rate of car theft in Germany? I don't know anyone who has ever had a car stolen and I live in a rather bad part of the states.
Though, it's nice to have written proof this is possible. About 15 years ago, as a teenager, I told my mother this had happened to me hoping she would believe that rather than investigate some other nefarious activities I was engaged in. Maybe now she'll finally believe me!
Fair enough. Is there a high rate of car theft in Germany? I don't know anyone who has ever had a car stolen and I live in a rather bad part of the states.
Though, it's nice to have written proof this is possible. About 15 years ago, as a teenager, I told my mother this had happened to me hoping she would believe that rather than investigate some other nefarious activities I was engaged in. Maybe now she'll finally believe me!
There were ca. 18 000 auto thefts in 2015 ( presumably a considerable amount by hackers via keyless entry).
Most experts in Germany say ALL keylessGo systems are inherently unsafe.
Hmmm, this seems to me like fear mongering on behalf of the experts. Now, you have to do whatever makes you comfortable and I have no idea what the right choice is for your situation, but a quick search suggests to me that in 2014 there were over 41M passenger cars registered in Germany. So, with 18,000 auto thefts that gives you a less than 1 in 2 million chance of having your car stolen in any given year. (obviously this analysis is simplistic, since some models are surely stolen more than others and some areas of Germany are surely more prone to auto theft than others, etc. etc.).
Given the odds, I think I'd feel quite safe with a keyless entry system, even knowing they are potentially vulnerable.
Hmmm, this seems to me like fear mongering on behalf of the experts. Now, you have to do whatever makes you comfortable and I have no idea what the right choice is for your situation, but a quick search suggests to me that in 2014 there were over 41M passenger cars registered in Germany. So, with 18,000 auto thefts that gives you a less than 1 in 2 million chance of having your car stolen in any given year. (obviously this analysis is simplistic, since some models are surely stolen more than others and some areas of Germany are surely more prone to auto theft than others, etc. etc.).
Given the odds, I think I'd feel quite safe with a keyless entry system, even knowing they are potentially vulnerable.
It's also worth mentioning that attention-getting cars like our F-Types are some of the least-stolen of any cars. Typically, the cars most frequently stolen are the cars that are the most abundant, and, therefore, blend in well and don't stand out. The last thing a car thief wants is attention.
It's also worth mentioning that attention-getting cars like our F-Types are some of the least-stolen of any cars. Typically, the cars most frequently stolen are the cars that are the most abundant, and, therefore, blend in well and don't stand out. The last thing a car thief wants is attention.
The most ubiquitous models make up the largest potential market for used (stolen) parts. Judging by the list, the owners should be giving great thanks to the thieves. BORING!
The most stolen models are the highest selling models because they are sitting on every street corner more or less--AKA a target rich environment.
If I were a car thief, I'd have a really hard time even finding an F-Type to steal considering I've never once seen one parked unattended in the real world anywhere. It's highly unlikely that any Jaguar will appear on such a list unless almost everyone built is stolen.
I ordered and just received the FOB cover BierNut recommended. (Thanks for the pointer.) I opted for the same black with red stitching that LynxFX showed, since it matches my interior. Order to receipt from China in a week - not bad!
Case looks nice, well packaged in a metal tin (like a large Altoids). A number of little extras - thread to close the top, cord loops, cloth tape, some kind of protective sheet. I haven't had a chance to sort through all the bits yet, but will hopefully get to it tonight.
02-26-2016, 01:06 AM
Key Fob Replacement
