Keyless go radio frequencies and pacemakers/onboard ICDs?
Keyless go radio frequencies and pacemakers/onboard ICDs?
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DKL

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4,795 posts

241 months

Sunday 5th October
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Are issues between these 2 items actually a thing? Lots of cars have keyless entry/go systems now and plenty of people have pacemakers or ICDs but I don't recall hearing about incidents when the 2 combine.
Reason I ask is that on a new (JDM import) car to us there is a whole page in the manual (from New Zealand but the only way to get one in English) about potential risks. A family member could be affected if there actually a problem.
Anyone?

The Leaper

5,422 posts

225 months

Sunday 5th October
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I have a LR Discovery Sport with keyless entry. Nothing in the handbook about pacemakers and ICDs. I have had a pacemaker since December 2022. No problems with this at all.

Incidentally, a lot of leaflets about pacemakers say to steer clear of kitchen induction hobs. We have had one for many years and I've never had a pacemaker issue at all. In fact, I cook everyday without giving this a thought.

R,.

Huzzah

28,331 posts

202 months

Sunday 5th October
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I had a pacemaker/ICD fitted 12 months ago. I've was warned about a few things, cars and keys weren't on the list.