It doesn't have to be a USB cable to steal kia/hyundai. The issue is because their base model cars don't have engine immobilizer chips in the keys/engine. Anything that can turn the ignition once the key receiver part is removed, works.,(reply>), yes exactly this. From what I saw USB connectors are just a perfect fit into to the shaft, but using pliers or a spanner would work great.<br><br>In fact I feel like if a USB connector works that it doesn't even do much and that a person could probably turn the shaft with their bare hands, even.,(reply>), @Joshua Cheng Because it wasn't required and saved them money. That's it, the challenge doesn't exist in Canada because car immobilisers are required by law since 2007.,(reply>)," 12 rule for life <br>No.1  Dont buy a KIA Hyundai new<br>No.2  Dont buy a KIA Hyundai used",(reply>), @CheapBastard1988 Wild 4 dead teens to save a little cash, thanks regulators!,(reply>), Donut Media did a video on this last year. Apparently it effects Kia models all they way back from 2010 or 2011 up to now. Makes me wonder why Korean automakers cheap out on such a fundamental security mechanism for so long. Definitely won't be buying a vehicle new or used from either brand in the coming decade.