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Originally Posted by 4RE KLR
If the alarm uses a remote arming device the signal can be captured and used against itself to un-arm the system.
That is what is wrong with the keyless systems on cars now. When you get out of the car and hit the remote to lock and arm the system, if a crook is "in-range" he can capture the signal and when you leave he can re-signal the alarm and open the door.
Remotes are a thing of the past as far as security goes. At least that is what I am being told.
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Steve,
That is another advantage of the Clifford G5. The signal is not a normal coded signal that can be deciphered easily. Clifford uses the proprietary ACG2 (Anti Code Grabbing Version 2) coding to prevent thieves from doing that. Most others do not have it. Same thing applies for when you unlock it, you are sending a signal. I recommend spending the money to get this system as it is worth it. I had someone break into the Mustang and was lucky as a neighbor in the apt complex I lived in saw them and chased them off. I then got the Prestige brand alarm and about 4 months later I came outside to my passenger door open and stuff missing from the car. Alarm never went off. It was still armed and when I closed the door, it sounded off. I then ripped that one out and got the Clifford. Like I said, it was more expensive, but worth it. 2 attempted break ins since, first one tapped on the window and the alarm went off, 2nd one used a hanger forced in the window to hit the unlock button on the door, when opened, the alarm went off. I also like the LED they use. It is a very bright Blue LED that lights up the entire interior of the car. You can see it flash from over a block away. There is no question that there is an alarm in the car, and most theives recognize that the bright Blue is a Clifford. It still will not stop a professional from taking your car, but it is enough to deter any Smash and Grab, or joyriders. I also had them disconnect the trunk pop button in the glove box. Only the key in the lock or the remote can open it.