Key Fob Reprogramming-Security Implications

[stevejj]

Just been reading about the Toyota £40-50 rip-off to reprogram a key fob. I tried the 2-button tip myself and it worked.

But doesn't this little trick have security issues. Couldn't I, if so minded, scour car-parks for a Toyota, use it to reprogram my fob, then break in? And couldn't someone do it to me?

[GT4 BOOSTER]

Is it really that simple ??

[stevejj]

Is it really that simple ??

[stevejj]

The reprogram seemed to be (it worked, second time). Don't know about using someone else's toyota, must ask the toyo skilled mechanic when I feel the need to shed some surplus cash.

£40 for a 30 second (top-side) reprogram works out at about £4800 an hour.