Need help with stolen car details

BigWheelinBubba said:
Yes they can, but the transponder system can't be programmed to recognize the new key without both oem keys or a dealer tech programmer on hand. Unless, of course the aftermarket remote start was wired to bypass the transponder.
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Right, but the proper bypasses are really just another transponder hooked to a relay that is set to energize when the vehicle is energized....so, they could feasibly hotwire that. The cut key could then be used to bypass the steering wheel and/or shifter interlock.
 
Atrus said:
Right, but the proper bypasses are really just another transponder hooked to a relay that is set to energize when the vehicle is energized....so, they could feasibly hotwire that. The cut key could then be used to bypass the steering wheel and/or shifter interlock.
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Now I know who to call next time I decide to steal a car. ;)
 
I worked in the parts department at a ford dealership, I quit about a year ago. when I was there, there were only a few people with passwords to the key "databass" to get key codes, it was done by vin, and by law we had to have 3 pieces of I.D. and proof of ownership of the vehicle. we then filled out a big form, and the person purchasing the key did as well, we made copies of all the credentials, and only then were we allowed to get the key information from ford motor company. THEN all the credentials and key info are stored on file, and ford has a record of every VIN used to get a key made, which dealership and employee at the dealership did that particular key. so its far from walking into a dealership saying heres the vin, cut me a key. if this guy had the "hookup" and had someone illegally cut him a key that was used in an auto theft, that dude at the dealership is in deep shit. and EVEN then, as mentioned, without having the key programmed, its essentially a $125.00 key chain. sure it will unlock the door manually, but wont start the vehicle. it will turn the ignition and unlock the column, enabling a car to be towed and stolen, but I have no idea how they could have started it without a programmed key.
 
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Get the kids name, pay him $50 or $100 to show you how he did it. If nothing is damaged on the car, then maybe offer a deal to not press charges if he gives up how he did it.
 
99lsWON said:
I worked in the parts department at a ford dealership, I quit about a year ago. when I was there, there were only a few people with passwords to the key "databass" to get key codes, it was done by vin, and by law we had to have 3 pieces of I.D. and proof of ownership of the vehicle. we then filled out a big form, and the person purchasing the key did as well, we made copies of all the credentials, and only then were we allowed to get the key information from ford motor company. THEN all the credentials and key info are stored on file, and ford has a record of every VIN used to get a key made, which dealership and employee at the dealership did that particular key. so its far from walking into a dealership saying heres the vin, cut me a key. if this guy had the "hookup" and had someone illegally cut him a key that was used in an auto theft, that dude at the dealership is in deep shit. and EVEN then, as mentioned, without having the key programmed, its essentially a $125.00 key chain. sure it will unlock the door manually, but wont start the vehicle. it will turn the ignition and unlock the column, enabling a car to be towed and stolen, but I have no idea how they could have started it without a programmed key.
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its on HVBOM if you know where to Look, no paper trail and takes maybe 30 seconds if you know where to look
 
moneypit said:
its on HVBOM if you know where to Look, no paper trail and takes maybe 30 seconds if you know where to look
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my old manager actually told me that too, BUT then it still goes back to the dude who cut the key, being in DEEP shit when they bust the thief and he rats out his source.
 
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