Pirate radio jammed keyless car entry systems

For months, dozens of people could not use their keyless entry systems to unlock or start their cars whenever they parked near the Hollywood Police Department. Once the cars were towed to the dealers, the problem miraculously disappeared.

Turns out the problem wasn't with the cars, the batteries or even user error, but an illegal pirate radio station that was jamming the signal from keyless entry systems of several makes of cars.

The station was broadcasting Caribbean music around the clock through 104.7 FM, police say.

Most drivers were forced to read their owner's manual to learn how to access their manual key, Camara said.