Recent content by SeattleBruce

I don't have proximity entry. I think that, on the 2013 GT, that required the tech package -- which I don't have.

But Seminole, my fob does not send any signal when it's just sitting in my house, so there is nothing to boost, right? Proximity fobs send signals constantly, so the car unlocks when you approach it. I assume the link you posted, and every other scare story I've read about this technique...

Craigo, thanks; that makes sense. I thought my car had an OEM alarm that would sound if the car was unlocked without a fob, but apparently my model (2013 GT without tech package) does not have an alarm. I have always disliked alarms but maybe it's time to get one.

To the people suggesting a Faraday cage or foil, aren't you missing the point of my question? How would that help, since my fob doesn't emit the "unlock" signal when it's just sitting there? My understanding is that my fob transmits only when I press the "unlock" button, so a thief can't steal...

I have a question about the signals emitted by my key fob. My 2013 CX-5 has recently been broken into twice, with no sign of forcible entry, despite being locked. Neighbors with other cars have had similar problems. I have a the basic keyless entry system where you have to press a button on...

jlcpremier, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for suggesting Muxica. It solves the problem!!! I was disappointed when iOS7 didn't fix it. Then I bought the well-reviewed CarTunes ($4.99) but the problem remained, so I guessed that apps must use the AVRCP profiles to shuffle and therefore were at...

I'm having the same Bluetooth shuffle problem with iOS7, iPhone 4S, and Mazda CX-5. Sometimes if I plug in the Aux cord, set the car input to Aux, shuffle on the iPhone, unplug, and set the car input to Bluetooth, it works (i.e., stays shuffled). Sometimes it doesn't. It never works if I do...

I just picked up a CX-5 Grand Touring AWD for $28,750 (including the $795 delivery fee), which is $640 below MSRP and $184 above invoice. (It was technically $28,600 + a bogus $150 "document fee" that WA dealers like to add.) The only additional items were actual state registration fee and sales...