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Re:Something mysterious is blocking car key fobs from workin... by onychomys on Thursday January 31, 2019 @03:50PM (#19048707)
You'll want to be sure to check your local laws before doing that. Most (maybe all?) US states require a working horn for safety reasons. Here, for example, is Minnesota: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/169.68
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Re:Something mysterious is blocking car key fobs from workin... by robocat on Friday February 01, 2019 @01:47PM (#19057154)
I live in New Zealand, so no US state or federal laws apply (unless I get extradited?)

Yes, it is a legal requirement, which in practice could void an insurance claim, or a criminal case if I hurt someone, but sometimes you just have to make a choice.

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Re:Something mysterious is blocking car key fobs from workin... by Scoundreller on Friday February 01, 2019 @12:07AM (#19051763)
> Every motor vehicle when operated upon a highway

At least if OP follows through on running his car through his key, he'll be safe. (How about using a relay attached to something that's powered during key-on?)

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