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Cell phones can be used to open up locked cars
Myth: Broadcasting the sound of a remote keyless entry device over a phone can open up a locked car.
True or false? False. The rumor is that if you have an extra key remote at home, you can call someone and have them hit the open button while you hold your phone up to the lock. Well, those entry systems use radio waves and proximity – think about when you've tried to open your car from too far a distance – and can't be transmitted over a phone. Unfortunately, if you lock your keys in the car, you'll have to get your spare set or AAA to open it for you.
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Comments
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Subscribe to commentsLorettaMar 14th 2008 1:43PM
yes you can use your phone with an extra remote to unlock a car. Tried it before and it worked. But if you have a remote how did you lock your keys in your car anyway??? duh
babycakesMar 15th 2008 9:51AM
I have the number to the keyless entry to the car programmed in my cell. IF I lose my keys, at least I can still get inside.
dianneMar 15th 2008 11:40PM
Yes,it does work. My husband locked his keys in his car and called me from about 15 miles away...across Tampa Bay and his car unlocked immediately. TRY IT before you write that it does not work!
RajMar 16th 2008 12:16PM
It absolutely works.
Dunno the mechanics behind it but opened my car door from over 20 miles away(2004 bmw) and it worked flawlessly.
FSotoMar 22nd 2008 4:13PM
HOW CAN YOU D0 THAT?
IT SEEMS TO G0OD TO BE TRUE.
jimMar 24th 2008 1:49PM
Yes it does work. I didnt believe it when I read the E-mail but I tried it and it worked. The people who wrote this myth should do a little more investigating before they jump to conclusions. Its totally TRUE.
garyJun 11th 2008 9:27PM
I have tried opening my car door with the cell phone as described above and it has worked..
ScotJun 18th 2008 9:31PM
This does work. My wife and tried it on both our cars. This tells me the authors did not adequately check out the myth. This begs the question about which of the other ones are actually true.