Mystery device can unlock & start 50% of vehicles

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

In my country, a similar device meant to block the RF signals that would engage the automatic locks and alarm is known as "Chapolin" (after the character El Chapulín Colorado).

[nemo]

Originally Posted by Fingie

I should put a safety switch somewhere.

One trick that was used was to run the ignition though a switch one side was fuse to allow the car to start then quit. Once the fuse went the car would crank but not restart. Flip the switch back it could be easily restarted. The idea was someone stealing a car is no going to take time to figure out why it won't restart.

[Lemmy]

This device and its ilk is why I use one of these:

Disklok UK

I can be reasonably certain my car will be where I left it.