Had the stolen vehicle centre call today saying my car has triggered a theft alert, to which I told them its at the dealers having some warrenty work carried out, which they confirmed location. So no problem, got me thinking though, if they have the key, I wonder how they can trigger an alert ? Something I'll have to ask in the morning.

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lifting on the ramp without the key in? battery disconnect? Bodsys Brake Bible
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DRDILL wrote:

When you send it to ghe dealers you should select service mode in the app. It turns theft alerts off for 10 hours.

Did select that, but as they've had it a few days forgot to activate again  2015 HSE SDV6 Scotia Grey, ebony / lunar, colour coded, deployable steps, TV, sliding pano and a few other bits. Now gone
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Bodsy wrote:

lifting on the ramp without the key in? battery disconnect?

Just assumed it would activate if moved ( rather than just up/down ) without ignition on, battery disconnect sounds most likely  2015 HSE SDV6 Scotia Grey, ebony / lunar, colour coded, deployable steps, TV, sliding pano and a few other bits. Now gone
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Whilst having my roof vinyl wrapped in black the chap took off the sharkfin GPS Arial and my phone rang immediately asking if my car was with me as it triggered a theft alert - glad it works

So when the tow away truck that lifts your car when you park somewhere that somebody doesn't want you to park does its stuff you will get an alert that you have to follow it to the compound to get it back too 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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Guys - whats the latest on anti theft measures regarding the odb port? 2022 P440e AB

I have just had a software upgrade, which apparently includes a fix which prevents a 'third key' from being created via the OBD port.

Hi Mike, is that upgrade software only for the new RRS, Or is it for older models as well? itisme

Mine's a 2014 but I don't know how far back the upgrade works 2014 RRS AB Santorini Black

Hi Mike, did the dealer offer the security update ( contact you ) or did you have to enquire? 2015 HSE SDV6 Scotia Grey, ebony / lunar, colour coded, deployable steps, TV, sliding pano and a few other bits. Now gone
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It was done automatically when it went in for its first service two weeks ago, they informed me afterwards, but was only when I queried what 'upgrades' had been installed did they elaborate on the safety aspect. 2014 RRS AB Santorini Black

Hi
I had the theft alert text on Tuesday PM, decided not to do anything as its at the dealers having a crank sensor and pickup ring replaced, no phone calls or anything, so does the system actually work?