Registered: Mar 2000
Location: Oregon
Posts: 115

Anybody use there visor as a keyless entry remote? I have a couple times. My Jeep Grand Cherooke has an infrared keyless entry system that unlocks the doors, deactivates the alarm and turns the lights on. Its great when I needed to get something out of my Jeep but didn't have my keys
I use the omniremote program and just trained it...

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Registered: Sep 1999
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Posts: 406

There was some media coverage of that a while back. It may be a nice tool, but there are other people with Palm pilots w/IR, and they too can record the signals coming from the remote. thereby gaining access to your vehicle. I don't think anyone has ever had any breakins because of this (correct me if I'm wrong), but if you err to the side of paranoia, keep this in mind..

Registered: Jun 2000
Location: Pembroke,MA
Posts: 307

Weird, about a year ago I tried this on my BMW, and it didn't work. I just saw this post, tried it on my Jeep Grand Cherokee, and it works with that vehicle. That's a dangerous thing.

Wow, I'm going to be paranoid now. Wait, I already am... never mind.

Registered: May 2000
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How about this for dangerous. I walked over to a guys desk where I work and tried to learn his remote for his Jeep. It worked and he wasn't even there. I never tried it out but it sounds like it will work fine. Keep an eye on your remote!

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Registered: Nov 1999
Location: Enumclaw, Wa
Posts: 268

WOW! Cool idea I wouldve never though of that myself.

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Registered: Mar 2001
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 39

URL to get the program? and what steps are taken to make this happen?

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Registered: Mar 2001
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Wow that's pretty cool.

Tgrier, search for omniremote at visorvillage.com

Should be there...

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Registered: Jan 2001
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The BMW probably didn't work because it's an RF remote instead of an IR remote. I am suprised that the Jeep uses an IR, as you said that could be captured fairly easily especially since it apparently doesn't use a rolling code or anything. My Acura has an RF remote, I think my VW has an IR. I can 'beep' my Acura from inside a building, 3 stories up, while the keychain is in my pocket or hanging on a wall facing away from the street with my car parked about 60 years from the base of the builing. My VW almost needs to be activated while standing right next to the door with the keychain touching the car. I think that illustrates the difference.

Registered: Mar 2000
Location:
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Too cool!

Thanks Maltair! I also have a Jeep Grand Cherokee with one fully functional remote (wifes) and the 2nd one only unlocks the doors. Cost to replace the bad remote was over $125! Definately an OUCH!

Since my VDx is always with me, I now have a new cheap fix!

Maltair - Any special tips for training the Vdx for Jeep's IR?

Also, regarding security - IR needs to be within 10 feet or less (especially with older\worn batteries) to function vs the extended RF range. This minimizes the security risk. Besides, if a thief wants the Jeep, VW, BMW, Honda etc, they will get it and probably bypass the keyless entry anyway (slows them down).

Registered: Nov 1999
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 434

Hmmm... I thought this problem had been circumvented long ago. I guess not. This is definitely not a good thing in my view. Don't keep anything in your cars folks...

Hmmm.... My friend has a Grand Cherokee... :P

Registered: Sep 1999
Location: Sydney Australia
Posts: 1883

I remember a long time ago there was a simulat story about the Saab remote..

It probably does not work on BMW's since they either use RF or 'rolling codes' (i.e. different encoded IR signals every time...)

Cool but dangerous....

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Registered: Nov 1999
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 434

My friend with the Grand Cherokee said that he had a new alarm system installed the first day, partially for this reason.

Registered: Feb 2001
Location: Daytona Beach
Posts: 19

I thought the OmniRemote required a module? Is it simply a program?

Registered: Sep 1999
Location: Sydney Australia
Posts: 1883

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Originally posted by embryoconcepts
I thought the OmniRemote required a module? Is it simply a program?

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Registered: Sep 2000
Location: Mountain View, CA
Posts: 211

Their Faq says...

On their website PacificNeotek in their FAQ It says that it isn't really possible for someone to steal your codes without you knowing. I wouldn't be that paranoid.

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Registered: Jun 2000
Location: Pembroke,MA
Posts: 307

Re: Their Faq says...

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Originally posted by Visor Guy2
...It says that it isn't really possible for someone to steal your codes without you knowing. I wouldn't be that paranoid.

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Basically, if somebody wants something, it's never impossible for them to steal it. Thank goodness olendorf isn't a malicious person - right olendorf?

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Originally posted by olendorf
I walked over to a guys desk where I work and tried to learn his remote for his Jeep. It worked and he wasn't even there.

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Registered: Jun 2000
Location: Pembroke,MA
Posts: 307

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Originally posted by ToolkiT
It probably does not work on BMW's since they either use RF or 'rolling codes' (i.e. different encoded IR signals every time...)

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Registered: Dec 2000
Location: Elkins Park, Pa
Posts: 577

Since the Visor's IR range is very short, it would be nice to know where on the car the reciever is. Is it different on every car? Does anybody know?

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