VAG-Abound
14-07-2023, 11:52 AM
There's a spate of keyless thefts going on in our area. It would be nice not to have to remember to stash the keys in special pockets overnight, etc.
AIUI the newer KESSY keys stop transmitting their codes after a while if not moving, such as left motionless in a bag in hallway (we don't habitually leave ours there by the way, but it can happen).
Is it possible to have that new style of key cut to replace the "always active" ones that I expect out 2017 model has? Is that an effective resolution, or have I misunderstood the vulnerability?
Other things I've considered...
Disable keyless entry via VCDS
But it apparently leaves boot still accessible...
...and keyless ignition working.
So no real improvement.
Completely disabling KESSY in VCDS
But not sure how to start car then
Don't want to turn it off experimentally to find I can't get in, all matched keys deleted, etc.
Get "simpler" keys from somewhere like Timpson that have remote button, but no keyless transmit, but...
Not sure if these exist
Not sure if they have suitable local transponder to start car
Suspect there are other threads on this that I couldn't find, so feel free to link them rather than repeat :).
AIUI the newer KESSY keys stop transmitting their codes after a while if not moving, such as left motionless in a bag in hallway (we don't habitually leave ours there by the way, but it can happen).
Is it possible to have that new style of key cut to replace the "always active" ones that I expect out 2017 model has? Is that an effective resolution, or have I misunderstood the vulnerability?
Other things I've considered...
Disable keyless entry via VCDS
But it apparently leaves boot still accessible...
...and keyless ignition working.
So no real improvement.
Completely disabling KESSY in VCDS
But not sure how to start car then
Don't want to turn it off experimentally to find I can't get in, all matched keys deleted, etc.
Get "simpler" keys from somewhere like Timpson that have remote button, but no keyless transmit, but...
Not sure if these exist
Not sure if they have suitable local transponder to start car
Suspect there are other threads on this that I couldn't find, so feel free to link them rather than repeat :).