Keyless entry - new way to theft

 I just do not understand  WHY anybody would feel that inserting a key in the ignition switch was so much work,,,,that the engineers had to design such an easily compromised system,,,,,???? When the insurance Companies get tired of paying for enough stolen vehicles,,,they'll get em back to ignition keys,,,,??

 A lot of these NEW inventions are just to impress the jones down the street,,,,,

well DJ, GM sill can't make an ignition assembly that doesn't fail.....

it 'must' be easier for an electrical 'engineer' to design an electronic lock than a mechanical 'engineer' to FIX a mechicanl problem....????

This reminds me of the kid who'd start Teslas up, operate windows, etc.....the easy way to get rid of the idiotic TPMS saying tires LOW ( by 1 psi...)

BTW don't go looking for a trunk lock anymore ! Most are 'electronic'....great fun when the fuse powering it blows, about 10 minutes before the flat tire needs to be changed, side of a highway, sleet storm......

yup...modern 'tech' sure is 'fun' !!

 I just do not understand  WHY anybody would feel that inserting a key in the ignition switch was so much work

DJ it's NOT about 'work' it's about the 'bottom line'.

For every manuacturer of every product, ultimately ,it's ALWAYS about the 'bottom line', how to make more profit.

Keyless entry is a good example.

Old skool real door key system requires a LOT of parts ! 2 brass keys,pins,wafers, castings, springs,levers,rivets, screws, rods, clips, etc.While some of the stuff is common to all cars, 'details' like 2kets HAVE to match the THREE locks is kinda important. More parts = more inventory + more assembly = more time = more money

New 'keyless' system is a 'module', 2 wires, and some extra code in the 'computer'. The module is the SAME for every car..one size fits all...say 2 clips to secure, less parts = higher profit. Adding code in the computer  is a cheap, do once operation, again higher profit. While the 'module' is high tech, given the qty they make, they MIGHT cost 5-10 cents each,been doing R&D 'proof of concept' electronics of 5 decades, so I knowwhat's inside the box and the costs.

Keyless systems weigh less and every ounce of every pound shaved off the car's weight makes more MPG, making the EPA, CA and JQPublic happy.

marketing LOVES a new high tecky tech 'feature'. The spin doctors make you believe it's the best thing since round wheels were invented so you HAVE to buy it ! Ka-ching....more coins for them !

When it fails, the $$$ electronic diagnosis says 'module needs to be replaced', HUGE profit in that repair !! more coins for them.....

Jay

Coke, that key also lets you lock and unlock the doors from the outside with the motor running.  Toyota

Keeps the dogs cool while you are in cracker barrel.