PIN to drive

[DaddyCool]

Yes, the fob is added just like a 'phone or RFID card in the car menu.

I've been wondering if the key fob detects the very weak RFID signal that's constantly transmitted from the door pillars. Seems a bit unlikely, but it's hard to see what else could be activating it as you walk up to the car.

That's how passive RFID works (like the Pet ID chips)

 

[Yev000]

Not useful for SC so much but...

The car has Valet mode, which disables PIN, limits speed to 80 and I think locks the frunk. So if they don't need to get under the frunk you can just use valet mode.

 

[CMc1]

Not useful for SC so much but...

The car has Valet mode, which disables PIN, limits speed to 80 and I think locks the frunk. So if they don't need to get under the frunk you can just use valet mode.

Was just about to mention this.
No need to disable pin, or change it after handing it over...

Once car is finished with at SC, valet mode can be disabled in app (allowing you to resecure the car until you collect)

 

[Jason71]

That's probably a good option



Always remember this. It's the same as the reason the govt shouldn't have back doors into encryption: If the govt have it, thieves and fraudsters* soon will, too.

*Always assuming you don't consider them one and the same lol

Sure but it's also a basic tenant of IT security that you never give your PW to anyone and no one in admin should ever have a need to ask for it in a properly configured system. Do the admin users where you work ask for your PW when they do maintenance?

 

[pmg102]

Fob... I thought I’d read it would be prone to replay, but... it sleeps after 5 minutes of being stationary. So no signal to replay overnight.

 

[Bootneckshuffl]

I will say this, you have to be really close for the BT unlock to work. Like if the phone is in your rear pocket your have to turn around and do the “butt” bump in order for it to sense it. Front pocket no problem.

Very true

 

[Cnixon]

Sure but it's also a basic tenant of IT security that you never give your PW

(password)...
But we do routinely hand it over i.e. Teslafi,
ev energy, Tasker, tesla Dashboard, tesla Screen,. All want your username/password or token either way its like lending them your keys. From that they will know where you are parked, unlock, disable pin to drive (from phone) and drive off (if they can get charge plug out).

 

[GeorgeSymonds]

Sure but it's also a basic tenant of IT security that you never give your PW to anyone and no one in admin should ever have a need to ask for it in a properly configured system. Do the admin users where you work ask for your PW when they do maintenance?

Stupidly I read the official Tesla owners club (not this website) ask for your Tesla email and password so they can validate you are a real owner - muppets going against all the best advice on the subject

As for bluetooth - I don't know if they've fixed it but Model 3's weren't locking even if the mobile phone was inside the persons house because it was still in range. Cause a few people problems for a while so I don't think its correct to say you need to be really close, I think thats only NFC type comms and I guess the N for Near is the clue.

 

[NorfolkMustard]

I thought UKTeslaOC just wanted your VIN (which for me was still a step too far, and unlike your Tesla.com password you can’t change it)

 

[Dilly]

My garage is 8 feet from my front door. Car locks before I can the front door. Once inside, the phone is still connected. Car won’t unlock unless I move it closer.

 

[pgkevet]

There is absolutely no reason why you can't change the PIN for the service appt and change it back again afterwards.

 

[BushtrimmmerJr]

There is absolutely no reason why you can't change the PIN for the service appt and change it back again afterwards.

Whenever I drop mine off they just ask for the pin disabling when handing over the keycard - seems easiest.

 

[CMc1]

Whenever I drop mine off they just ask for the pin disabling when handing over the keycard - seems easiest.

Valet mode is easiest and safer -and what it was designed for. Tesla will just override it anyways when they ask the mothership for service mode

 

[MrBadger]

Valet mode is easiest and safer -and what it was designed for.

Not always possible if you are on a visit where someone needs access (car body work etc) to the front boot and they do not have the ability to override pin to drive.