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I've installed the Auto Watch Security Code System in both our BMWs. This is because lots of them, even some F30s and especially M Sports, are being nicked in London. The police have come around and sent mailshots regarding this. It seems BMWs and Range Rovers are the rage for this unwelcome attention.
One just has to key-in a 4 digit code and then the car is live. Without it, nothing works. A bit of a pain, but better to be safe than sorry. Anyone else done this?
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F30s are still being taken away for a permanent holiday to Eastern Europe. Just shows their popularity. Anyway, mine is more than secure now.
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This. I was told by a BMW mechanic/friend that the F series model don't have this same "new key coding" vulnerability that is currently afflicting the E series models? |
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A few F30s have also been stolen. Not as many as the previous versions, but stolen just the same.
Speak to these guys if you need confirmation: http://www.securemycar.co.uk/bmw-stolen.html Anyway, one can never be too careful. Oh, I also got a nice reduction from my Insurance Company.
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I went to your link but there wasnt any in depth info about the product. If it is easy to install, doesn't this mean that it's easy to get around the immobiliser by mere definition? Btw if this works, then i am relieved because i was seriously thinking of buying a steering lock!
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I had it fitted professionally and fitting takes about 2 hours. Can't be bothered with steering locks which are easy to pick and ungainly. You might also be interested to know that many, many cars in Israel, including F30 BMWs, have a similar system fitted for enhanced security. We know the Israelis are experts in this. If it is good enough for them, it is good enough for me.
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I recall BMW confirming all Europe cars produced from July 2011 are unaffected by this unfettered access to their in car libraries.
And, I thought BMW already released an ECU software upgrade to address this issue for cars manufactured before 7/11. Its not (yet) an issue for US and hopefully won't become one. I understand this type of access via OBD is restricted/locked on US cars. Maybe one thing they did right on this side of the pond. |
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BTW, are your seat bases fine now?
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I have no idea. You might have to ask the thieves this question.
Speak to these guys if you need confirmation. They told me that a handful of F30s had also suffered the same fate: http://www.securemycar.co.uk/bmw-stolen.html I did not use them to install my immobiliser. Sorry I cannot elucidate any further.
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Very impressed at the dealer and BMW gesture of goodwill
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Unfortunately, I was not so lucky with a goodwill gesture from BMW. It would only cost them £170+VAT to sort all the baggy leather seats. Now we can both start really enjoying our respective cars. Love driving mine. My fault
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The start of the relationship was awful. One key fob not working, baggy leather seats, the supposidly standard rear bumper colour mismatch for EBII and dealing with BMW UK and one of its unhelpful dealers here in London.
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