Hi, I just bought a 2008 G35 sedan about 1 1/2 months ago for my son for a Christmas surprise. I started fixing up some needed issues using the help from this forum (thanks).

Few days ago, it was stolen from the street in front of my house early in the morning! I saw the neighbor's video and it was stolen in about 1 minute, in and out. No tow truck or anything. Is this possible with the Infiniti security system??? It was locked with the alarm on! I thought it is super hard to steal without a programmed key fob?!!? Any input is appreciated.

I appreciated everyone who helped me to better my car the last few weeks! Best.

 

Common these days, esp in Cali or near major cities

Basically thieves buy an Autel device, load it up with bootleg Nissan Consult software, plug it into your OBD port and program a blank key fob to steal your car. It’s the same process an automotive locksmith or dealership uses if you lost all your keys (the process is even called “all keys lost” in the software).

Nissan could prob do something about it (afterall it’s their software that leaked), but it doesn’t seem like they will. So having multiple theft deterrents in-place is becoming mandatory if you care about your car. At the least, a steering wheel or pedal lock, OBD lock or shutoff, and hard-wired killswitch

Sorry to hear you lost your car, hope it’s recovered or you consider grabbing another G (and protect it next time)

 

Thanks for the info Saint!

How did they unlock the car first of all??? The windows were NOT even broken. And, can they pull a program key in a few minutes through the OBD port? I mean, the car was gone in like 1 minute if that.

 

Good question, most times they simply bust the sunroof to get in (which wouldn’t trip the factory alarm). If your car was locked and no windows were busted, I’m not sure how they got in.

The all keys lost procedure does only take a minute or two (unfortunately you can look it up yourself on YouTube)

 

@STownSaint - What are your thoughts on an OBD lock? Seems like an interesting concept, but many of them I see appear to plug into the OBD port and have a locking face, like this one: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1595...-theft-locking

Wouldn't a thief know to "unplug" the device? I must be missing something unless they make versions of this that the existing OBD port plugs into first, then has a locking face. That would work as a deterrent.

 

Never really considered the OBD locks, but agree it seems like it might not be super effective.

I rather not say out in the open how I disabled my OBD port (DMs are fine), but I think it’d be a huge PIA to figure it out for a thief

 

Yeah...it's a mystery to me, how they got in the car. It's a very quiet neighborhood and the car was locked from the keyfob. Thanks Saint.

 

Almost sounds like it was a "inside job." I assume this was a private party sale? Two fobs?

Without seeing the car- for signs of potential damage- everything is pure conjecture at this point. Even the screwdriver method- which I will not discuss in a open forum- would take a minute or two to "work" to gain entry that way.

I do not have much faith in any of those "OBD locks." Seems too flimsy and easy to "pop the cover off." I, too, will not discuss my theft deterrent mechanisms just to say that it is multi-layered. However, for those reading this it is wise, if you love and plan on keeping your car, to devise and install some type of anti-theft measures of your own.

Sorry this happened to you and your son, OP. Hopefully the car will be recovered and in decent shape. Whether you continue with the platform or move on to something else I wish you both well.

 

They break the sunroof and crawl in through as it’s not connected to the factory alarm. They then commence to build a new key for the car per post number 2 using a function only techs are supposed to be able to access called “keys lost”. Anyone with a web browser and a little experience building PCs can figure it out.

If you are not in CA, the best bet is to disable OBD via a tune from Ecutek. Tunes are illegal now in CA (which is where most of the thefts occur), so we are stuck with kill switches, remote battery disable, welding metal over the sunroof, clubs and bogus OBD locks.

I have a good car stereo installer and had planned to upgrade my sub/amp for my birthday this year. I plan to work with him on a clever disabling mechanism.

 

Private sale and only ONE fob (!!!) - It was a red flag, but these are old cars driven by younger people so I thought it made sense that one could have been lost. Based on the evidence at hand, it sounds like It may been an inside job of some sort. I doubt the police will find it. It's probably somewhere being stripped, maybe they will find the chassis laying on some street. Sad that CALIF has turned into a shXT hole in the last decade thanks to idiots in charge.

Anyhow, thanks ILM for your kinds words. I had a 2003 350Z when I was younger and thought a G-series would be a good start for my son, but I may have to move on from the Nissan brand altogether due to this bad taste. Keep you cars safe brotha. Peace out!

 

They picked my drivers lock to get into my car the 2 times they got inside. Alarm didn't go off. It's just a simple regular lock. These cars are not hard to steal. They know what they are doing. Doesn't mean it's an inside job because they took it so fast. You can read through this. https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sed...ml#post4327387

https://www.wbaltv.com/article/balti...hefts/60943308

 

its happening in NY now , https://www.reddit.com/r/infiniti/co...t=share_button
https://www.reddit.com/r/infiniti/co...t=share_button
https://www.reddit.com/r/G37/comment...t=share_button

 

Well this was my car before it got stolen. It had Q50 19" wheels and lowered on Godspeed coiliovers. No exhaust tips (the chrome tips were removed). TIA

 

@STownSaint Question. I know you have been looking into this, so I am trying to avoid converting myself into a hobbit and smashing my skeleton under the dash to review, so forgive me, but how hard remove the OBD connector that is visible? Does it plug into a matched connector or fixed set of wires connectors on the back side? If yes, then is it possible to create a locking mechanism that exist between that interface and the OEM connector you can see under the dash? If yes, it seems that this would render those locking connectors 1000% more effective as the thieve would need to remove the connector and locking mechanism to access. Doable, but time consuming and uncomfortable unless they too are hobbits that fit in the foot space in front of the seat.

These guys don't make a version for our car, but I think the concept I am trying to explain is leveraged: https://vargasturbo.com/product/vtt-...-locking-tool/ (I could remove those fancy screws with a long pointy pair of needle nosed pliers, so the key mechanism needs work)

 

The connector is right there under the dash. It is hardwired to the main harness and can not be removed without de-pinning the whole connector from the harness (7 or 9 wires depending on year).

AFAIK, the OBD connector is mandatory/ universal across all makes and models. Seems to me that one "lock" should work for all but I have no clue.

I sent you a PM regarding the harness.