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Sep 2021
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ELI5 Car Keys - could my remote open som...

ELI5 Explain Like I'm Five Podcast
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Is it theoretically possible that my key could unlock a second car somewhere else in the world? Why is the keyless entry system separate to the keyless ignition system? What is an immobilizer? What is a rolling code, and why is it important that my car has one?

 

... We explain like i'm five!

 

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