XC60 keyless start

DaveHAB · Sep 16th, 2019, 13:01

Hello, I have a 2019 xc60 with keyless start but not keyless entry (i.e. you have to press the button on the fob to unlock).

I know keyless entry fobs are at risk of the scanning hack but is that the case for keyless start? I'm trying to work out if I need to use a faraday bag for my keys...

Thanks!

MtillingVolvo · Sep 16th, 2019, 13:26

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Originally Posted by DaveHAB

Hello, I have a 2019 xc60 with keyless start but not keyless entry (i.e. you have to press the button on the fob to unlock).

I know keyless entry fobs are at risk of the scanning hack but is that the case for keyless start? I'm trying to work out if I need to use a faraday bag for my keys...

Thanks!

If the car was unlocked already for any reason then in theory the signal could be cloned and used to start the vehicle, so probably a better safe than sorry type scenario here - Just to note that Volvo are no more or less susceptible to this kind of thing... (little disclaimer there!)

D3GGY · Sep 16th, 2019, 16:17

I'm contemplating this, no need for the bag, when the fob is stationary the battery is disabled so it cant broadcast. I think the price is too high though.

https://keylessprotector.com/buy-keyless-protector

MtillingVolvo · Sep 16th, 2019, 16:28

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Originally Posted by D3GGY

I'm contemplating this, no need for the bag, when the fob is stationary the battery is disabled so it cant broadcast. I think the price is too high though.

https://keylessprotector.com/buy-keyless-protector

I don't think disabling the battery would be a good idea as I'm pretty sure the keys need re-coding if the battery is "taken out" for any length of time... may be wrong though.....

I'd guess that the main time your car is at "risk" is when its on your drive overnight, so is it not easier to have a box (along the lines of the below) to have as a "safe place" for your keys?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/OCOOPA-Fara...%2C220&sr=8-10

or if you want something for when you're out and about, maybe something like this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scorpeon-RF...s%2C220&sr=8-4

Only a few ideas

DaveHAB · Sep 16th, 2019, 16:44

Thanks for all the replies - I guess it's better to be safe rather than sorry...

Thank again!

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DaveHAB New Member Last Online: Sep 23rd, 2019 18:51 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: London	XC60 keyless start Hello, I have a 2019 xc60 with keyless start but not keyless entry (i.e. you have to press the button on the fob to unlock). I know keyless entry fobs are at risk of the scanning hack but is that the case for keyless start? I'm trying to work out if I need to use a faraday bag for my keys... Thanks!

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Sep 16th, 2019, 16:17	#3
D3GGY Junior Member Last Online: Oct 31st, 2023 21:12 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Stoke on Trent	I'm contemplating this, no need for the bag, when the fob is stationary the battery is disabled so it cant broadcast. I think the price is too high though. https://keylessprotector.com/buy-keyless-protector

Sep 16th, 2019, 16:44	#5
DaveHAB New Member Last Online: Sep 23rd, 2019 18:51 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: London	Thanks for all the replies - I guess it's better to be safe rather than sorry... Thank again!

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