[plazski]

I find this disturbing, when you think about it, its quite easy to get a blank Bmw key fob of eBay and be able to program the key by fetching the codes through the OBD port.

Probably much easier then having a conventional key.

[101Duck]

Originally Posted by plazski

I find this disturbing, when you think about it, its quite easy to get a blank Bmw key fob of eBay and be able to program the key by fetching the codes through the OBD port.

Probably much easier then having a conventional key.

how good is having a jb4 now.

[DOCTOR.Y]

My goodness, remember one year ago we had one member lost his 335 in his garage during night. Hope OP find the car ASAP and send the thief into prison!

[Chappers 71]

Cars have been getting stolen by hacking the key code for a number of years now in the UK, with most of our stolen cars ending up in Eastern Europe.
Although unfortunately to late for OP the fitting of a after market steering wheel lock or one that goes on handbrake & gear selector is a worthwhile investment. It is also possible to relocate the OBD to a 'hidden' location.

[Chappers 71]

Originally Posted by PerthBMW

Don't you just love the way some of our fellow members are so keen to share with every man and his dog how to steal your car???

Perhaps you could reflect on the need to make yourself look smart and shut your bloody mouth.

I accept this information is no doubt available on google or whatever, but you don't need to put it in everyone's face.

There really are some self serving people on this planet.

To the OP - I hope you get your car back in one piece.

Fortunately not 'everyman & his dog' has the equipment or the knowledge to steal our cars in this way. It's mostly organised criminals that steal cars to order rather than your average joy rider.

If people are not made aware of how are cars are stolen then they are not going to know how to stop or at least make it so your car is harder to steal.

People have taken their time to post about the ease of stealing cars so as others, if they so wish can take steps to make it harder for the thieves to steal their car, there was no need to be so rude with your post.

[MMM335]

Originally Posted by PerthBMW

Don't you just love the way some of our fellow members are so keen to share with every man and his dog how to steal your car???

Perhaps you could reflect on the need to make yourself look smart and shut your bloody mouth.

I accept this information is no doubt available on google or whatever, but you don't need to put it in everyone's face.

There really are some self serving people on this planet.

To the OP - I hope you get your car back in one piece.

Wow, ok lets not enlighten people on how things happen because that sure as hell will prevent further thefts.

[MMM335]

I emailed MHD about a valet map ages ago, would be easy to incorp a feature as security to sort of limit the cars drive-ability.

[Chappers 71]

Originally Posted by EB89

Hmm might look into a GPS

Hard wiring & hiding an old I-phone ( or similar) with find my phone app installed is also a good option

[opjose]

Originally Posted by 101Duck

how good is having a jb4 now.

What does a JB4 have to do with this?

[DR-JEKL]

Originally Posted by opjose

What does a JB4 have to do with this?

Cause it will chuck a CEL and leave the robbers stranded

[woosh]

Dang, let us know if they find it..

[Coupes33]

Originally Posted by woosh

Dang, let us know if they find it..

I will let you know the outcome when it happens. Police got the CCTV footage of the car being stolen on Saturday. Hopefully, they may recognise the culprits that stole it.

[Montye90]

Hope they catch them Coupe33.

Having anything of your own stolen is heart breaking and a c^nts act. I bet your son worked damn hard to buy that car... How can anyone steal from anyone without knowing their situation... kills me inside...

[iliketurtl3s]

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

Cause it will chuck a CEL and leave the robbers stranded

fuggginnn looooooooooooool

[Coupes33]

For those Gold Coast forum members, apparently, when the police picked up the CCTV footage, they made the comment that there has been a few BMW 335s stolen recently on the Gold Coast.

[Socket]

Hope the water pump goes on them !!!

[101Duck]

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

Cause it will chuck a CEL and leave the robbers stranded

hahahha

Originally Posted by opjose

What does a JB4 have to do with this?

jb4 disables the OBD port, means you can't code a key without having the ignition on to disable the JB4 first.

[Wolf 335]

If your son parks the car at this particular location on a regular basis, it may be worth while looking back at a CCTV footage that is from few day before the theft.

It is likely they came and scouted the car fist, and maybe even left a device on it to copy the key signal.

Maybe CCTV picked up a footage of their car.

[MMM335]

Originally Posted by Coupes33

For those Gold Coast forum members, apparently, when the police picked up the CCTV footage, they made the comment that there has been a few BMW 335s stolen recently on the Gold Coast.

MHD Tuning Any chance we could get a feature like jb4 please

[Pete.J]

Originally Posted by MMM335

MHD Tuning Any chance we could get a feature like jb4 please

+1

[Coupes33]

Update. Car was found by police a couple of months ago. I don't know if they caught those that stole it. It went to auction at Pickles Damaged Auctions on Thursday and sold for $10,000. By the photos, it appears the only damage was just above the DS headlight and corner of the hood. How the engine was who knows.

[Socket]

Originally Posted by Coupes33

Update. Car was found by police a couple of months ago. I don't know if they caught those that stole it. It went to auction at Pickles Damaged Auctions on Thursday and sold for $10,000. By the photos, it appears the only damage was just above the DS headlight and corner of the hood. How the engine was who knows.

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How did you know it was put up for auction Coupes ?