HID theft prevention
07-06-2003, 12:16 PM
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HID theft prevention
I am close to purchasing a 2K2/K3 Maxima and was wondering what you guys have done to prevent your HIDs from being stolen. That is, besides park it in a garage. I'm aware of the hoodlock kit that Nissan offers. Is this something you can lock/unlock from inside the car? Thanks.
07-07-2003, 08:31 PM
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Re: HID theft prevention
Originally posted by SurrealGTI
I am close to purchasing a 2K2/K3 Maxima and was wondering what you guys have done to prevent your HIDs from being stolen. That is, besides park it in a garage. I'm aware of the hoodlock kit that Nissan offers. Is this something you can lock/unlock from inside the car? Thanks.
I am close to purchasing a 2K2/K3 Maxima and was wondering what you guys have done to prevent your HIDs from being stolen. That is, besides park it in a garage. I'm aware of the hoodlock kit that Nissan offers. Is this something you can lock/unlock from inside the car? Thanks.
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07-07-2003, 08:43 PM
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Re: Re: HID theft prevention
I put a Viper 790xv in my car also. It works pretty good...if you bump the headlights the the alarm chirps to warn away people. I you hit the lights a little harder the alarm goes off and the remote lets you know the alarm was tripped. It helps!!!!!
07-08-2003, 05:38 AM
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Originally posted by JJL
buy an o3 changes have been made to prevent theft
buy an o3 changes have been made to prevent theft
the 03 is exactly the same as the 02, altho dealers (mine for 1 example) have put in HID anti-theft bolts to deter the theft..
bottomline tho, if they want it, it's theirs....they can just crowbar em out...
07-08-2003, 05:42 AM
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Originally posted by NT2SHBBY
that is incorrect......
the 03 is exactly the same as the 02, altho dealers (mine for 1 example) have put in HID anti-theft bolts to deter the theft..
bottomline tho, if they want it, it's theirs....they can just crowbar em out...
that is incorrect......
the 03 is exactly the same as the 02, altho dealers (mine for 1 example) have put in HID anti-theft bolts to deter the theft..
bottomline tho, if they want it, it's theirs....they can just crowbar em out...
The service dept where I live has not have one o3 Nissan of any model come in with missing HIDS
Of course it is not impossible
07-08-2003, 05:53 AM
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Originally posted by JJL
Like I said changes have been made to prevent theft
The service dept where I live has not have one o3 Nissan of any model come in with missing HIDS
Of course it is not impossible
Like I said changes have been made to prevent theft
The service dept where I live has not have one o3 Nissan of any model come in with missing HIDS
Of course it is not impossible
07-08-2003, 03:50 PM
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Originally posted by NT2SHBBY
this "change" as you refer to it, is available for both 02's and 03's...some dealers have opted for these bolts merely to cut down on theft in their lots, they could give two ***** bout what happens to the car once it leaves their possession.
this "change" as you refer to it, is available for both 02's and 03's...some dealers have opted for these bolts merely to cut down on theft in their lots, they could give two ***** bout what happens to the car once it leaves their possession.
Like I said ,The service DEPT have not had any of the O3 models come in with missing HIDS
As far as what changes have been made ?
you seem to be the expert. If someone wants something bad enough they will get it
07-08-2003, 09:27 PM
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I went to the Nissan service Dept to have the cd player replaced on my 03 because it was skipping. There were two other people there with 03 cars. One had bought his 3 weeks ago and another had bought his month ago, from the date I was there. Plus there was another 03 in the shop getting new lights put in because of theft...The service writers were the ones that recommended me to put the Viper 790XV.......What are the bolts that you are talking about to help prevent theft...Is there a link for info????
07-08-2003, 11:45 PM
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in my opinion, someone should fabricate a metal place whihc can replace the upper housing tabs, and wrap around the assembly as much as possible, etc...epoxy that biach to the housings and use anti theft bolts.
07-09-2003, 12:05 AM
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someone months back was making a template that completely surrounded the HIDs with metal, I don't know if he ever completed it. The other problem is letting a wood-be thief know your HID's are protected... Otherwise, they might do more damage to you're front end.
07-09-2003, 11:07 AM
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It can be done. You will have to modify the wires and change the plastic clip in the bumper for the 2k1 light to fit securely in the 2k3 bumper and vice-versa. If interested to swap I am in NY and would assume the headache of the 2k3 lights getting stolen. Give ah brotha ah holla.
07-09-2003, 12:20 PM
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Originally posted by chinito
That's what I said, but the dealer said it won't work. And my mechanic said that they tried and there's a gap or something in the front. Water can leak in he said. Anyone done it b4 and has pics of it? Much appreciated
That's what I said, but the dealer said it won't work. And my mechanic said that they tried and there's a gap or something in the front. Water can leak in he said. Anyone done it b4 and has pics of it? Much appreciated
07-09-2003, 02:46 PM
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Originally posted by Pearltt
I went to the Nissan service Dept to have the cd player replaced on my 03 because it was skipping. There were two other people there with 03 cars. One had bought his 3 weeks ago and another had bought his month ago, from the date I was there. Plus there was another 03 in the shop getting new lights put in because of theft...The service writers were the ones that recommended me to put the Viper 790XV.......What are the bolts that you are talking about to help prevent theft...Is there a link for info????
I went to the Nissan service Dept to have the cd player replaced on my 03 because it was skipping. There were two other people there with 03 cars. One had bought his 3 weeks ago and another had bought his month ago, from the date I was there. Plus there was another 03 in the shop getting new lights put in because of theft...The service writers were the ones that recommended me to put the Viper 790XV.......What are the bolts that you are talking about to help prevent theft...Is there a link for info????
But please keep it secret.Ok here we go.
TOWTRUCK
Maybe it will help with your light problem through, get a real loud horn
07-09-2003, 06:07 PM
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Originally posted by JJL
Your viper alarm is very easy to bypass. I will let you in on the secret and tell you how .
But please keep it secret.Ok here we go.
TOWTRUCK
Maybe it will help with your light problem through, get a real loud horn
Your viper alarm is very easy to bypass. I will let you in on the secret and tell you how .
But please keep it secret.Ok here we go.
TOWTRUCK
Maybe it will help with your light problem through, get a real loud horn
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