Break In Through Driver Door Lock
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05-05-2017, 09:25 PM
#12
Thou shalt not feed the trolls. Move forward on topic, please. I will handle it.
05-05-2017, 09:28 PM
#13
Senior Member
Tough... what are you even talking about... any vehicle is the least secure object imagineable. You store objects of value in one at your or your insurance companies peril. You think alarms or parking lot security camera will stop smash and grab druggy thrives? Welcome to the real world.
05-05-2017, 09:34 PM
#14
Senior Member
SAPD sucks they would rather give speeding tickets instead of stoping car break in.
If you have keyless entry do not hook up the key rod/ wire so if they break the lock they can turn all they want and it is not doing anything.If I catch them breaking into my truck you don’t have to worry about them breaking into your truck.I also had SWPS install a 100 decibel Whelen police siren going off instead of truck horn.Im guessing it happened of 410 near Airport
This sucks that this happened to you!
If you have keyless entry do not hook up the key rod/ wire so if they break the lock they can turn all they want and it is not doing anything.If I catch them breaking into my truck you don’t have to worry about them breaking into your truck.I also had SWPS install a 100 decibel Whelen police siren going off instead of truck horn.Im guessing it happened of 410 near Airport
This sucks that this happened to you!
05-05-2017, 09:57 PM
#16
05-05-2017, 10:17 PM
#17
Senior Member
The photo to the right shows one popular method of breaking into your 2015 and newer F150 and 2017 and newer F250/350/450 Super Duty truck.
The thief prys into the door under the handle to get at the lock rods inside the door. Then, they force the rod to move and unlock the door!
It's fast, easy and quiet, making this a favorite among thieves. >
Another popular method is to "Punch" the lock straight into the door cavity. This is also very easy to do since the handle and lock holder are all made of plastic!
What's the solution?
< The photo to the left shows a Jimmi' JammerŽ plate mounted to the back side of the drivers door handle.
The plate covers the back of the lock cylinder, (toward the left of the photo,) reinforcing the plastic holding the lock in place and blocking access to the lock rods inside the door. (Lock rods are not shown here for clarity.)
The left end of the plate uses the factory mounting bolt to anchor the left end, increasing the strength of the assembly.
Mounting the plate inside the door also helps prevent the thief from punching the door lock into the door cavity, another favorite way to break in to your truck.
The thief prys into the door under the handle to get at the lock rods inside the door. Then, they force the rod to move and unlock the door!
It's fast, easy and quiet, making this a favorite among thieves. >
Another popular method is to "Punch" the lock straight into the door cavity. This is also very easy to do since the handle and lock holder are all made of plastic!
What's the solution?
< The photo to the left shows a Jimmi' JammerŽ plate mounted to the back side of the drivers door handle.
The plate covers the back of the lock cylinder, (toward the left of the photo,) reinforcing the plastic holding the lock in place and blocking access to the lock rods inside the door. (Lock rods are not shown here for clarity.)
The left end of the plate uses the factory mounting bolt to anchor the left end, increasing the strength of the assembly.
Mounting the plate inside the door also helps prevent the thief from punching the door lock into the door cavity, another favorite way to break in to your truck.
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05-05-2017, 10:23 PM
#18
The photo to the right shows one popular method of breaking into your 2015 and newer F150 and 2017 and newer F250/350/450 Super Duty truck.
The thief prys into the door under the handle to get at the lock rods inside the door. Then, they force the rod to move and unlock the door!
It's fast, easy and quiet, making this a favorite among thieves. >
Another popular method is to "Punch" the lock straight into the door cavity. This is also very easy to do since the handle and lock holder are all made of plastic!
What's the solution?
< The photo to the left shows a Jimmi' JammerŽ plate mounted to the back side of the drivers door handle.
The plate covers the back of the lock cylinder, (toward the left of the photo,) reinforcing the plastic holding the lock in place and blocking access to the lock rods inside the door. (Lock rods are not shown here for clarity.)
The left end of the plate uses the factory mounting bolt to anchor the left end, increasing the strength of the assembly.
Mounting the plate inside the door also helps prevent the thief from punching the door lock into the door cavity, another favorite way to break in to your truck.
The thief prys into the door under the handle to get at the lock rods inside the door. Then, they force the rod to move and unlock the door!
It's fast, easy and quiet, making this a favorite among thieves. >
Another popular method is to "Punch" the lock straight into the door cavity. This is also very easy to do since the handle and lock holder are all made of plastic!
What's the solution?
< The photo to the left shows a Jimmi' JammerŽ plate mounted to the back side of the drivers door handle.
The plate covers the back of the lock cylinder, (toward the left of the photo,) reinforcing the plastic holding the lock in place and blocking access to the lock rods inside the door. (Lock rods are not shown here for clarity.)
The left end of the plate uses the factory mounting bolt to anchor the left end, increasing the strength of the assembly.
Mounting the plate inside the door also helps prevent the thief from punching the door lock into the door cavity, another favorite way to break in to your truck.
05-05-2017, 10:28 PM
#19
I'm surprised your factory alarm did not go off. I've set mine off twice accidentally.
I would suggest someone cloned your FOB because it's real easy to do. But they wouldn't have had to drill your lock. They would have just sent an open command. Had 3 brand new Audi stolen off the lot here recently because of a 10 dollar cloning piece of electronics
I would suggest someone cloned your FOB because it's real easy to do. But they wouldn't have had to drill your lock. They would have just sent an open command. Had 3 brand new Audi stolen off the lot here recently because of a 10 dollar cloning piece of electronics
05-05-2017, 10:32 PM
#20
I worked for a large car audio/alarm manufacturer in the early 00's, and prior to that installed that type of equipment during highschool/part of college.
The latest DEI branded (Viper, PYthon, Avital) alarms have 2way paging that works well.
I've had them (with combo remote start) on every car I've owned for years. The 2 way remotes can easily get 1 mile of range. If you work/shop and are typically that close you'd be alerted if something happened. Of course walls/interference can reduce the range.
I was half way back a walmart store once and my remote vibrated/chriped in my pocket, ran out and some fatty had door dinged the hell out of my car and was still trying to get into hers.... arrrrrg....
Anyway - I highly recommend them, but they are expensive.
Many of the latest cars have a data interface to the car's bus that reduces wiring GREATLY. Old remote starts I did use to require 50+ wires. New ones can be under 10.
Haven't done a modern F150, but after seeing this I just might!
I'd look at iDatalink for the interface module....
Interfaces:
http://www.idatalink.com/search/sear...hicle_id=13692
Alarm I've used:
https://www.viper.com/car/securityre...e-start-system
Final edit - they also now offer a cellular add on so you can remote start/get alerts/alarms on your cell phone, it's a monthly cost, no clue what it is, but if your in a high crime area it may make sense...
Good luck!
The latest DEI branded (Viper, PYthon, Avital) alarms have 2way paging that works well.
I've had them (with combo remote start) on every car I've owned for years. The 2 way remotes can easily get 1 mile of range. If you work/shop and are typically that close you'd be alerted if something happened. Of course walls/interference can reduce the range.
I was half way back a walmart store once and my remote vibrated/chriped in my pocket, ran out and some fatty had door dinged the hell out of my car and was still trying to get into hers.... arrrrrg....
Anyway - I highly recommend them, but they are expensive.
Many of the latest cars have a data interface to the car's bus that reduces wiring GREATLY. Old remote starts I did use to require 50+ wires. New ones can be under 10.
Haven't done a modern F150, but after seeing this I just might!
I'd look at iDatalink for the interface module....
Interfaces:
http://www.idatalink.com/search/sear...hicle_id=13692
Alarm I've used:
https://www.viper.com/car/securityre...e-start-system
Final edit - they also now offer a cellular add on so you can remote start/get alerts/alarms on your cell phone, it's a monthly cost, no clue what it is, but if your in a high crime area it may make sense...
Good luck!
Last edited by KYBlueBeast; 05-05-2017 at 10:42 PM. Reason: Links/more info