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Jeep Wrangler JK
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<blockquote data-quote="Anybodyhome" data-source="post: 440862" data-attributes="member: 19161"><p>The mechanic, if he says he can make the changes, will likely use a plug-in device. Of course, you'll want to check his work with your own device afterwards.</p><p></p><p>Keep in mind that you have a bluetooth connection between your phone and the dongle and that leaving the dongle plugged into the OBD port may provide an opportunity for someone to access your phone.</p><p></p><p>There are documented security concerns with OBD dongles:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.usenix.org/system/files/sec20summer_wen_prepub.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.usenix.org/system/files/sec20summer_wen_prepub.pdf</a></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.databreachtoday.asia/risks-posed-by-wireless-automotive-dongles-a-14806" target="_blank">https://www.databreachtoday.asia/risks-posed-by-wireless-automotive-dongles-a-14806</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anybodyhome, post: 440862, member: 19161"] The mechanic, if he says he can make the changes, will likely use a plug-in device. Of course, you'll want to check his work with your own device afterwards. Keep in mind that you have a bluetooth connection between your phone and the dongle and that leaving the dongle plugged into the OBD port may provide an opportunity for someone to access your phone. There are documented security concerns with OBD dongles: [URL]https://www.usenix.org/system/files/sec20summer_wen_prepub.pdf[/URL] [URL]https://www.databreachtoday.asia/risks-posed-by-wireless-automotive-dongles-a-14806[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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