Is Advance Key worth it?

**andyhud007** · 17-07-2016,10:19 PM

+1 what max said.

I've had it on last 3 cars now. Never even considered an option I wouldn't have now.

**Bathurst** · 19-02-2019,04:55 PM

Hi All, I know this is a bit of an old thread but I am trading in my current 4M Q7 for a 2019 model due in a few weeks which has the C+S pack on it that contains the Advanced Key. This will be my first car with keyless entry and I am a bit concerned about the security aspects of this given the number of car thefts on the rise related to keyless entry/start. Do you have any tips (do I need a signal blocker pouch), are Audi's affected by this tech or is ii mainly BMW/Mercedes?

**andyhud007** · 21-02-2019,12:10 AM

Originally Posted by Bathurst

Hi All, I know this is a bit of an old thread but I am trading in my current 4M Q7 for a 2019 model due in a few weeks which has the C+S pack on it that contains the Advanced Key. This will be my first car with keyless entry and I am a bit concerned about the security aspects of this given the number of car thefts on the rise related to keyless entry/start. Do you have any tips (do I need a signal blocker pouch), are Audi's affected by this tech or is ii mainly BMW/Mercedes?

I dont have anything to say Audi's arent affected (new ones at that), but I dont have anything to say they are affected either.

Keep the key in an RFID protection pouch when at home... other than that, not much else you can do. I've only heard about it in the news around Mercs and BMWs...

**Retom** · 21-02-2019,01:46 AM

Originally Posted by andyhud007

I dont have anything to say Audi's arent affected (new ones at that), but I dont have anything to say they are affected either.

Keep the key in an RFID protection pouch when at home... other than that, not much else you can do. I've only heard about it in the news around Mercs and BMWs...

See this: keyless.com.pl
It is in Polish but Google translator will do the job. Also videos are self explanatory.

**potz1024** · 21-02-2019,10:08 AM

Originally Posted by andyhud007

I dont have anything to say Audi's arent affected (new ones at that), but I dont have anything to say they are affected either.

Keep the key in an RFID protection pouch when at home... other than that, not much else you can do. I've only heard about it in the news around Mercs and BMWs...

From what I've read elsewhere, pretty much all cars with keyless entry are effected. There was a test done by Which i think, the cars which took the most time to clone/amplify the signal for were Jaguar Land Rover. There is a large discussion over on the Volvo XC90 forum, one owner had it XC60 driven off the driveway recently by thieves amplifying the key signal from within the house.

Best suggestion I've seen to date is for manufacturers to start putting motion detectors into keys. If they key hasn't moved for say 30s, shut it down. Your key will always be able to detect motion before it is required to unlock the car (i.e. you are moving as you approach the car). Once in the car, the key could be programmed not to 'go to sleep', to allow it more time to be stationary in a bag lets say before the engine is started.

:wq

**Scott K** · 21-02-2019,10:46 AM

I know of a few guys on different forums who have had the ghost immobiliser fitted. Would be worth looking into if you had serious concerns.

**Bathurst** · 22-02-2019,06:34 PM

Thanks everyone for your responses, I will certainly take a look at keyless.com.pl and invest in a couple of signal blocker pouches. We live in relatively low crime area however there have been instances of break-in's over the last 15 years but not keyless thefts. It is a bit frustrating the car manufacturers don't do more to secure the technology.

Do you get the ability to wave your foot under the boot to open hands free as part of the advanced key in the UK?

**Nemo78** · 22-02-2019,06:36 PM

Originally Posted by Bathurst

Do you get the ability to wave your foot under the boot to open hands free as part of the advanced key in the UK?[/COLOR]

You do indeedy

**Bathurst** · 22-02-2019,06:39 PM

Originally Posted by Nemo78

You do indeedy

Great, thanks!

**srbsq7** · 22-02-2019,07:21 PM

If you try it, it’s more of an in / out kick under the centre of the bumper and then wait. You see a lot of reviews where they complain it’s unreliable but they’re either wagging their foot side to side or being impatient and repeating the kicking motion. They didn’t RTFM

Works every time if you do it properly!