[R.Ramos]

I only learned about this last week and did see a video showing the thieves access the can-bus near the L/H headlight. Coincidently my RAV4 is booked for service soon. I asked about this issue and was offered a security plate installation for a £70 charge. I'll get it done but think Toyota are being a bit mean.

I agree, I have a Rav4 2020 bought new, 4 years doing the service with them, why nobody told me anything before?
I needed to get my car checkout, after being stolen and retrieved by myself to came across with this protection?

 

[freestyle1200]

I have just purchase a CH-R and this has made me extremely nervous about leaving the car anywhere, I do have a steering lock and key pouch, but interested in CAT shield. Can you give me some information on this please

 

[Mad4u19]

CAN Bus attack discussed here multiple times and it can be prevented by CAN/LIN immobilizer. But recently I've read a forum here (2022 RAV4 stolen) where Toyota UK bulletin WB853 was mentioned and special shields( part GBNGABRACK01) get installed to block access to CAN Bus through headlights.
Is anyone familiar with it?
Also I have a questions : What is this bulletin WB853 about? Where to get this kit GBNGABRACK01 in North America (or shipped to North America)?

p.s. My car has an immobilizer plus some other surprises but it would be nice to prevent folks to get into car.
p.p.s. This kind of shields can be easy made, but why to bother if you can buy it

Did you find where you can get it in the States? I'm in Jamaica and I would like to buy one as well.

 

[Mad4u19]

I've yet to establish this information. I should know when the work has been carried out by the dealer. I will look to see what the dealer has done and where the plate is. When I know the part number, I will post it here. Information relating to this issue does seem sparse.

Looking at the YouTube security camera footage of these car thefts, this is worrying and I think I'll have to fit a Disclock type setting wheel deterrent, if only for my piece of mind.

Any update on the part number?

 

[Mad4u19]

I agree, I have a Rav4 2020 bought new, 4 years doing the service with them, why nobody told me anything before?
I needed to get my car checkout, after being stolen and retrieved by myself to came across with this protection?

Did you find the part?

 

[Mad4u19]

Something like that ?
Toyota RAV4 Canbus Security Plates Headlight RAV 4 2018-2023 Anti-Hack | eBay

Says page is missing

 

[Mad4u19]

So the bracket secured by torx screws prevents releasing the headlight assembly connector to the wiring harness without removing the bracket first.

Whats the part number?

 

[DrShadow]

Whats the part number?

It's in the first post : GBNGABRACK01

Or you can use alternative part#: TOY-090

CAN Bus Vehicle Anti-Theft Shield by Miller CAT

Protect your Toyota and Lexus from theft with the MCPROTECTED CAN Bus Anti-Theft Shield by Miller CAT. Shop now!

millercat.com

 

[FKHeath]

Or you can use alternative part#: TOY-090

CAN Bus Vehicle Anti-Theft Shield by Miller CAT

Protect your Toyota and Lexus from theft with the MCPROTECTED CAN Bus Anti-Theft Shield by Miller CAT. Shop now!

millercat.com

The product description says that only fits a RAV4 with the adaptive headlights.

 

[AlanD]

Watch out! The Miller fitment chart may not be accurate. They say this plate is for cars with auto-leveling and adaptive headlights. Most of the RAV trim levels from 2019-2021 did not have them Yet the chart says the plates are for the 2021 XLE. I can confirm my '21 gas model XLE does NOT have such adaptive headlights. I have not looked to see if I have a headlight module that looks like the one in their pictures.

And none of the Canadian versions have adaptive lights or self-levelling.

 

[AlanD]

Not sure what CanBus is. From reading this forum, am I correct that vehicles WITHOUT adaptive headlights or self-levelling headlights NOT have a CanBus? In Canada, none of the 5th gen Rav4s have adaptive headlights or self-levelling headlights.

 

[Maaks]

CanBus is "kind of computer network" what links together multiple devices in car (including lights, but not only) @AlanD
Currently, thieves access the system through the lights connection, but any connection is suitable for access :-(
EDIT: for excample
Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Can bus line - Fail-safe chart - Can communication

 

[AlanD]

CanBus is "kind of computer network" what links together multiple devices in car (including lights, but not only) @AlanD
Currently, thieves access the system through the lights connection, but any connection is suitable for access :-(
EDIT: for excample
Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Can bus line - Fail-safe chart - Can communication

Thank you.

 

[FKHeath]

Not sure what CanBus is. From reading this forum, am I correct that vehicles WITHOUT adaptive headlights or self-levelling headlights NOT have a CanBus?

All modern cars, all trim levels, have CAN bus. Here is more info: What Is Can Bus (Controller Area Network)

 

[AlanD]

All modern cars, all trim levels, have CAN bus. Here is more info: What Is Can Bus (Controller Area Network)

Thank you for the link.

 

[Mad4u19]

CAN Bus attack discussed here multiple times and it can be prevented by CAN/LIN immobilizer. But recently I've read a forum here (2022 RAV4 stolen) where Toyota UK bulletin WB853 was mentioned and special shields( part GBNGABRACK01) get installed to block access to CAN Bus through headlights.
Is anyone familiar with it?
Also I have a questions : What is this bulletin WB853 about? Where to get this kit GBNGABRACK01 in North America (or shipped to North America)?

p.s. My car has an immobilizer plus some other surprises but it would be nice to prevent folks to get into car.
p.p.s. This kind of shields can be easy made, but why to bother if you can buy it

Is this an official Toyota part, because I can't find it anywhere? Was anyone able to purchase it online?

 

[AlanD]

Is this an official Toyota part, because I can't find it anywhere? Was anyone able to purchase it online?

I recall when reading this thread a few days ago, someone mentioned the brand and it is not a Toyota branded part but his/her dealership stocked the part.

 

[SmellyTofu]

What about splicing the brake switch wires and hide the switch somewhere to stop the car from being started or is the ignition signal to start managed by the brake booster?

 

[Mad4u19]

I recall when reading this thread a few days ago, someone mentioned the brand and it is not a Toyota branded part but his/her dealership stocked the part.

Oh ok

 

[Mad4u19]

CAN Bus attack discussed here multiple times and it can be prevented by CAN/LIN immobilizer. But recently I've read a forum here (2022 RAV4 stolen) where Toyota UK bulletin WB853 was mentioned and special shields( part GBNGABRACK01) get installed to block access to CAN Bus through headlights.
Is anyone familiar with it?
Also I have a questions : What is this bulletin WB853 about? Where to get this kit GBNGABRACK01 in North America (or shipped to North America)?

p.s. My car has an immobilizer plus some other surprises but it would be nice to prevent folks to get into car.
p.p.s. This kind of shields can be easy made, but why to bother if you can buy it

I got a tracker and immobilizer installed a couple of days ago. The person that dealt with me says there is something else known as “the vault”. He said it prevents the door from opening, no matter what they do. The only way they can get in is to break the window. Has anyone ever heard of this device?