I was robbed!!
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 41
Likes: 2
From: Spring, Tx.
I was robbed!!
07 C6, 3LT
I was robbed at gunpoint this morning in the 24 Hour Fitness parking lot. I am OK, but the bad guys got my wallet and my key fob (but didn't hurt the car). So now they know where I live and might come after my car.
Here is my question: can my car be re-programed so that the fob that was stolen will no longer operate it? I need to buy a new fob and could I have it (and my spare) programmed to operate the car?
Thanks for your help
I was robbed at gunpoint this morning in the 24 Hour Fitness parking lot. I am OK, but the bad guys got my wallet and my key fob (but didn't hurt the car). So now they know where I live and might come after my car.
Here is my question: can my car be re-programed so that the fob that was stolen will no longer operate it? I need to buy a new fob and could I have it (and my spare) programmed to operate the car?
Thanks for your help
Moderator emeritus
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 18,599
Likes: 3,954
From: Jacksonville Florida BWO Dayton, Cincinnati, Bloomsbury NJ, Cincinnati
2015 C7 of the Year Finalist
Do you have a spare FOB? IF so, immediately do the "Long Method" and reprogram the FOB. That will totally eliminate your stolen FOB from communicating with your car. If you do NOT have a spare, BUY ONE and then do the reprogramming. When you do the long method, the 1st FOB you put in the slot becomes the #1 FOB no matter WHAT the case lettering on the FOB says. You can add a FOB with the short method later if you need a #2 FOB.
>>C6 Fob Programming and Glove Box Slot Testing Procedures<<
Elmer
>>C6 Fob Programming and Glove Box Slot Testing Procedures<<
Elmer
Last edited by eboggs_jkvl; Jul 29, 2011 at 10:48 AM.
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 16,052
Likes: 253
whew!
that is really scary. police and your insurance company best source for questions, and i'm sure you already contacted them.
to lighten it up a bit, i'd advise:
make your car a garage queen
don't join a fitness club
get a mean dog for when you do go out
to lighten it up a bit, i'd advise:
make your car a garage queen
don't join a fitness club
get a mean dog for when you do go out
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 26,714
Likes: 344
From: Houston, TX
Mike, I'm sorry to hear what happened. We can guess by your forum name where it happened.
I agree on going to the police and insurance company, but would also consult with a dealer regarding programming the FOB. I'd also beef up security where you live and notify your neighbors as well to be on the lookout for anything suspicious in your area.
Best of luck getting through this.
P.S. - if you don't have a dog with an attitude, I'd get one. Great companions and a loud bark will scare off most criminals.
I agree on going to the police and insurance company, but would also consult with a dealer regarding programming the FOB. I'd also beef up security where you live and notify your neighbors as well to be on the lookout for anything suspicious in your area.
Best of luck getting through this.
P.S. - if you don't have a dog with an attitude, I'd get one. Great companions and a loud bark will scare off most criminals.
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
From: The Woodlands Texas
Tolero Apto Victum
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 9,669
Likes: 37
From: Woodlands TX
Do you have a spare FOB? IF so, immediately do the "Long Method" and reprogram the FOB. That will totally eliminate your stolen FOB from communicating with your car. If you do NOT have a spare, BUY ONE and then do the reprogramming. When you do the long method, the 1st FOB you put in the slot becomes the #1 FOB no matter WHAT the case lettering on the FOB says. You can add a FOB with the short method later if you need a #2 FOB.
>>C6 Fob Programming and Glove Box Slot Testing Procedures<<
Elmer
>>C6 Fob Programming and Glove Box Slot Testing Procedures<<
Elmer
CF Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 23,313
Likes: 25
From: Tucson Arizona
Not good...I'm glad you weren't harmed. The car might be the least of my worries. Anyone desperate enough to do an armed robbery is pretty hard core. Replace and reprogram the fobs and take extra measures to protect the family and your home. Hopefully, they took the cash and credit cards and pitched the wallet (with your ID) along the side of the road. Load & lock....be vigilant!
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,400
Likes: 39
From: Atlanta Georgia
You need to get the Ravelco plug. It's theft-proof, guranteed for $1 million.
http://www.ravelco.com/
http://www.ravelco.com/
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 19,459
Likes: 48
From: Schaumburg IL
CI 7-8-9-11 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '06-'10, '13
Sorry this happened and I am glad you are ok 
Good advice already given in this thread. I assume you talked to police and insurance already... get on the phone (if you have not) and cancel all your credit cards, bank /ATM etc.. etc...
Hope you have a better weekend
Good advice already given in this thread. I assume you talked to police and insurance already... get on the phone (if you have not) and cancel all your credit cards, bank /ATM etc.. etc...Hope you have a better weekend
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 757
Likes: 13
From: Norfolk VA
Unfortunately the Corvette is an attention getting magnet for thugs and the like.
That's why I now have a Virginia Concealed Carry Permit which has reciprocal recognition in most southern/mid-west states...
That's why I now have a Virginia Concealed Carry Permit which has reciprocal recognition in most southern/mid-west states...
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 35
Likes: 1
From: Houston Texas
Glad to hear you're okay. This seems like quite the daily occurence in Houston. I workout at multiple 24 hours across Houston, what location did this happen at? I hope everything works out for you!