Is the OE key transponder system enough to prevent theft?

[Magnetic 111]

I'm just wondering if the factory key transponder system is enough to keep a 100 series LC from being stolen without having the correct key present. (short of the vehicle being picked up and carried off) I'm also curious how many are stolen and how. (carjackings, left running unattended, stolen keys?)

Is it even possible to bypass that system? (I wouldn't think you can)

 

[Live to Ski]

Another thread explains what I believe is the quick change out of the LC cpu, thus enabling theft.

Oops, meant ECU.

 

[ponytl]

I don't think you have to even change the ECU when I like others had problems with the relays in the fuse box I designed/built a new relay that replaces/bypasses the culprit relay... I might be wrong BUT the theft prevention only stops the fuel injection... best I could tell is that I could bypass that and start the truck... granted you still need a key or a way around the actual steering lock but it appears the "security aspect" of the system is little more that not allowing power to the injection system. that is why we purchase insurance...

 

[Trunk Monkey]

You'd need an ECU and keys programmed to it that also fit the column lock to enable a "quick" theft. Never going to happen. Spend your time worry about something else - like smash and grab.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

You are wasting your time worrying, smart thieves just tow them these days.

 

[Magnetic 111]

I'm not actually "worried", just curious how secure it is as it stands. Thanks for the input.

 

[SWUtah]

I think they are about as high on the thief list as a Old Nash Rambler.