[bowlingal]

these chips are really not necessary. the gate card works just fine right thru the closed window. Just make sure you are lined up with the beam. Works thru a tinted window without a problem.....just try it before you spend the money. Works for me!!!

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by bowlingal

these chips are really not necessary. the gate card works just fine right thru the closed window. Just make sure you are lined up with the beam. Works thru a tinted window without a problem.....just try it before you spend the money. Works for me!!!

Works through mine almost every time. Sometimes I try to let the window back up even though it’s not down. Trained behavior

[La lamy]

I'm amazed this chip installation is legal, or is it? How does he have multiple chips that work on the gates? Makes me wonder what else this dealer can get into?!!

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by Bilyclub

Welcome to TOTV. Where do you live that car jacking is a problem, like more than none ?

I heard it’s like the Wild West down there by the Coleman prison

[Sandy and Ed]

Originally Posted by La lamy

I'm amazed this chip installation is legal, or is it? How does he have multiple chips that work on the gates? Makes me wonder what else this dealer can get into?!!

Actually it is the wire which is contained between the two pieces of plastic (i.e., the card) that activates the gate mechanism system. I don’t know where he gets those wires (discarded former resident cards???) but I had him install mine and we love it. Well worth the $$. I have heard rumors that former residents sometimes keep their cards so they can still attend “Villagers only” venues or events.

[Sandy and Ed]

Originally Posted by bowlingal

these chips are really not necessary. the gate card works just fine right thru the closed window. Just make sure you are lined up with the beam. Works thru a tinted window without a problem.....just try it before you spend the money. Works for me!!!

Yes. It sometimes does work. But attaching the “chip” to the side mirror housing gets the “chip” about six inch closer to the reader AND you don’t have to hunt for your card (or drop it) when you get to the gate.

[Anne Cink]

I don't know why you got such sarcastic replies to your post. You wrote this because you really like the product and you wanted to let others know how good it was. Why do the posters here insist on stealing your joy?
We got the gate opener installed a couple of months ago and love it! Best $25 we've spent in a long time. I didn't get it to avoid a car jacking, but nothing wrong with thinking that way in today's world!

[hoagie]

What happens when you sell your car?

[EHS210]

Originally Posted by hoagie

What happens when you sell your car?

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[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

Thanks for the post Joe. I thought blatant advertising wasn't permitted unless one is a paid advertiser.

I thought recommendations ARE allowed... But, if you know for a fact that it IS Joe, report the post...

[Love2Swim]

Originally Posted by La lamy

I'm amazed this chip installation is legal, or is it? How does he have multiple chips that work on the gates? Makes me wonder what else this dealer can get into?!!

Why would it be illegal? The roads are county roads, legally open to everyone. Anyone can get in by pushing a button. So they have the chip instead...big deal.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by bowlingal

these chips are really not necessary. the gate card works just fine right thru the closed window. Just make sure you are lined up with the beam. Works thru a tinted window without a problem.....just try it before you spend the money. Works for me!!!

Nope. Not in my wife's car it doesn't...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by La lamy

I'm amazed this chip installation is legal, or is it? How does he have multiple chips that work on the gates? Makes me wonder what else this dealer can get into?!!

He (and all the people who do it) takes YOUR card, copies the chip info and downloads it onto a new chip (the same type of chip that is sandwiched inside your card).

He then attaches the new chip with an adhesive disc...

There are multiple youtube videos on how to do it...

Perfectly legal...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by hoagie

What happens when you sell your car?

You don't own the car anymore...

You can easily remove the chip, if you care to.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed

Actually it is the wire which is contained between the two pieces of plastic (i.e., the card) that activates the gate mechanism system. I don’t know where he gets those wires (discarded former resident cards???) but I had him install mine and we love it. Well worth the $$. I have heard rumors that former residents sometimes keep their cards so they can still attend “Villagers only” venues or events.

The chips (wires) can be bought on-line in various sizes and shapes...