Use keypad to lock keys in Bronco.

[TWise]

If having your car broken into is something you actually have to be concerned about (outside of a freak incident), you should probably move.

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[Beach_Bum]

If having your car broken into is something you actually have to be concerned about (outside of a freak incident), you should probably move.

You live in Lancaster, PA. The oldest and largest Amish community in the US where 87% of the county's population is Amish. I would think that auto theft is pretty low.

Suggesting that people move if they are concerned about car break-ins isn't practical.

 

[dmhalka]

If you keep your keys in your Bronco, hide them in a faraday bag. The truck won't start. Perfect for camping or surfing, scuba, etc. I hid a wireless keypad in my gas door area just in case I need to do this. I keep a faraday bag in my center console for this. Then hide it when I use it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RSHRCSS/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_i_YM94X9HA7RMXR02JP232?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Where did you get the keypad? That's a great idea putting it there...

 

[VNVET]

I've seen in other threads that some farrady bags work and some just don't. Anyone who has one that's solid, can you let us know which one you bought that you're happy with and really keeps the car from starting with the key FOB right in there?

I have studied faraday bags and some work ok and some are just plain garbage And leak signals.
meaning that they are not going to protect your fob, phone, laptop, iPad, etc.
the only one I found that works is, https://mosequipment.com/.
there is a test on their website that you can do To check if your faraday bag is leaking.
they are used by law enforcement and federal law enforcement to protect their equipment and also preserve evidence so a code cannot be sent to erase that evidence.

i don’t work for them or receive any commission.

 

[lilthom]

Once key pads came around I have locked all of my keys inside. I hate carrying keys in my pockets and pretty sure that if someone really wants my car/truck they will figure out a way to steal it. I've had 59 vehicles in my life and never had one bothered with. If it does happen, it happens. Life goes on.

 

[Jawaburger]

Has anyone with the inexpensive faraday bags (2 for $15.00) from Amazon tested them in their vehicle by closing the key in the bag and trying to start, or just assumed they would work? Looking for confirmation before purchase, Thank you.

 

[sniffHound]

So here is the solution. 1. Wireless Key Pad. 2. Faraday bag for key. 3. Lock in console safe.

Next?

 

[Donkeygyrl]

When I go surfing I put key fob in Faraday bag and put it in the rear cubby under the carpet ,keypad in gas door works perfect,and then there's the second level of security.

 

[Scott R Nelson]

Has anyone with the inexpensive faraday bags (2 for $15.00) from Amazon tested them in their vehicle by closing the key in the bag and trying to start, or just assumed they would work? Looking for confirmation before purchase, Thank you.

Oh come on. It's only fifteen bucks!

You should buy them and report back for everyone else.

 

[Jawaburger]

Oh come on. It's only fifteen bucks!

You should buy them and report back for everyone else.

Pretty hypocritical statement. It is only $15, why haven't you purchased and tested? I can afford it, but don't believe in wasting money for something that may not function as intended. There are several people that have already posted they own them, I just wanted to know if they tested them.

 

[Scott R Nelson]

Pretty hypocritical statement. It is only $15, why haven't you purchased and tested?

Uh, because I have found no need whatsoever for a faraday bag.

 

[Jawaburger]

Uh, because I have found no need whatsoever for a faraday bag.

Got it, you have absolutely nothing to add to the conversation.

 

[Who iz]

Once key pads came around I have locked all of my keys inside. I hate carrying keys in my pockets and pretty sure that if someone really wants my car/truck they will figure out a way to steal it. I've had 59 vehicles in my life and never had one bothered with. If it does happen, it happens. Life goes on.

Sad to say but-If you move to western Oregon (not recommended), you too could experience loss of valuable personal items. Life does go on, but sadly it likely changes your perspective to a proactive and protective stance.

 

[JackTripper]

Are you able to add the keypad at a later date? Receiving conflicting reports. I want to place the key pad behind the spare tire. Is this just a "stick-on" item? Or is it tied in via wiring?

 

[Scott R Nelson]

Are you able to add the keypad at a later date? Receiving conflicting reports. I want to place the key pad behind the spare tire. Is this just a "stick-on" item? Or is it tired?? in via wiring?

Others have shown it being moved to the gas filler door or behind the front window on the B-pillar. No, it is not wired in. And when the battery eventually dies you have to buy a new one, you can't replace the battery. I still like mine anyway.

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