Stealing toyotas the easy way
#22
Originally posted by Krash
Do you happen to have pics of these locks? I mean does it look any different than stock?
Do you happen to have pics of these locks? I mean does it look any different than stock?
#24
Sucks that this happens but if someone really wants your car they will take it.
Scary statisitics, at the local mall 10 minutes from my house they steal 90 cars a month out of the parking lots, it's right off a major highway and minutes from the city, also at this same mall if you go out to your car and your a single female and a guy offers to help fix your flat go back into the mall
The Toyotas have always been popular at least here, down by several of the train stations a group of guys where using master keys to steal peoples yotas after they boarded the train that morning, 8-10 hours later when they returned their cars where never to be seen again and several hundred toys where stolen up to 20 a day:pat:
They also hit the dealerships, stealing about 10 brand new camrys a month.
Lastly their was a group of guys stealing German cars with laptops and scan tools, they where actually able to open the cars with cell phones/palm pilots, ajust the cars memory settings and radio station to their comfort and drove away like the car was their, many of these cars where targets from the start being stolen out of owners garages while they slept, isn't technology great
Their is alot more then just this, down by the infiniti dealer the cops caught some guys pulling the engines out of a G35coupe 3 in the morning, laughed my azz off when someone went to move the car popped the hood to jump the battery and the engine was gone
but the battery was fine
The Bimmer dealer looks like a jail with the barbed wire fencing and yeah Im more then slightly paranoid when I leave my car
Scary statisitics, at the local mall 10 minutes from my house they steal 90 cars a month out of the parking lots, it's right off a major highway and minutes from the city, also at this same mall if you go out to your car and your a single female and a guy offers to help fix your flat go back into the mall
The Toyotas have always been popular at least here, down by several of the train stations a group of guys where using master keys to steal peoples yotas after they boarded the train that morning, 8-10 hours later when they returned their cars where never to be seen again and several hundred toys where stolen up to 20 a day:pat:
They also hit the dealerships, stealing about 10 brand new camrys a month.
Lastly their was a group of guys stealing German cars with laptops and scan tools, they where actually able to open the cars with cell phones/palm pilots, ajust the cars memory settings and radio station to their comfort and drove away like the car was their, many of these cars where targets from the start being stolen out of owners garages while they slept, isn't technology great
Their is alot more then just this, down by the infiniti dealer the cops caught some guys pulling the engines out of a G35coupe 3 in the morning, laughed my azz off when someone went to move the car popped the hood to jump the battery and the engine was gone
but the battery was fine
The Bimmer dealer looks like a jail with the barbed wire fencing and yeah Im more then slightly paranoid when I leave my car
#25
I was working in Folsom, CA one night. There were security cameras and patrols watching the cars parked in the lot.
Two 85 4runners were stolen. Both were found stripped between Compton and Stockton.
Face it, if you have an old toy you are screwed. Why? Because it's so easy to fit a "slim jim" between the window and door skin.
Later year Toyota have a metal ridge in the door that prevents it.
And if you have a old toy change your ignition lock. I hear 10 year olds can pick them or break them with a wretch / screw driver combo. And don't get me started about using sliders to open doors and ignition locks. Distructive little tools but, highly effective.
Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Two 85 4runners were stolen. Both were found stripped between Compton and Stockton.
Face it, if you have an old toy you are screwed. Why? Because it's so easy to fit a "slim jim" between the window and door skin.
Later year Toyota have a metal ridge in the door that prevents it.
And if you have a old toy change your ignition lock. I hear 10 year olds can pick them or break them with a wretch / screw driver combo. And don't get me started about using sliders to open doors and ignition locks. Distructive little tools but, highly effective.
Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Last edited by amusement; Jan 30, 2004 at 07:53 PM.
#28
Re: Stealing toyotas the easy way
Originally posted by 86toyota
Not sure how many are aware of this,but on older toy trucks with the oringinal door locks and ignition locks,A worn down key(from regular use)will open and start many other toys.I've know this for years but my buddy found out the hard way,His truck was stolen from a parking lot,and learned two years later when parts were found in a raided chop shop.They drove around and just tried using the keys to open and start the truck.I've started three of my friends trucks(84-88)with my orinigal key.Not trying to give any thiefs out there any ideas, but you should replace your cylinders with new ones.
Not sure how many are aware of this,but on older toy trucks with the oringinal door locks and ignition locks,A worn down key(from regular use)will open and start many other toys.I've know this for years but my buddy found out the hard way,His truck was stolen from a parking lot,and learned two years later when parts were found in a raided chop shop.They drove around and just tried using the keys to open and start the truck.I've started three of my friends trucks(84-88)with my orinigal key.Not trying to give any thiefs out there any ideas, but you should replace your cylinders with new ones.
#29
Originally posted by Eric
unless you shaved your door locks, your car can still be broken into with a key. all keyless entry does is electronicly lock your door, It can still be done manually
unless you shaved your door locks, your car can still be broken into with a key. all keyless entry does is electronicly lock your door, It can still be done manually
#30
My friend had a 79 Toyota that would start with any key , Ford, Chevy, etc. If you were strong enough you could turn it with just your fingers.
My 2001 you can't slim-jim (maybe someone can) but with just enough pressure on the rear slider it will open with out breaking and that scares me. Ask the Wa. 4ROC guys they will tell you.
My 2001 you can't slim-jim (maybe someone can) but with just enough pressure on the rear slider it will open with out breaking and that scares me. Ask the Wa. 4ROC guys they will tell you.
Last edited by GRNTACO; Jan 31, 2004 at 07:14 AM.
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