Just realized something serious/bad
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Just realized something serious/bad
My car got broken into a few months back and they took my backpack. One thing I JUST remembered was in it was my spare key and fob. I know it was a really stupid thing to have my backpack in my car and an even dumber thing to have my spare key in the bag.
What should I do. I know it costs a lot of money to reprogram the key but will that still allow someone access to the interior?
What should I do. I know it costs a lot of money to reprogram the key but will that still allow someone access to the interior?
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Originally Posted by 2k2wannabe
Months?
Don't worry about it. If it happened yesterday or last week I'd consider getting it re-keyed/re-fobbed (is that a word?) but it's been months...probably thrown away long ago.
Don't worry about it. If it happened yesterday or last week I'd consider getting it re-keyed/re-fobbed (is that a word?) but it's been months...probably thrown away long ago.
#4
if you are really worried, go buy one of those GPS tracking modules (i know they are expensive) and hide it in your car. if the bastards come and get the car, you can track the GPS thing and give it to the police. thats the only way i can see other than changing the locks and the key code. if its been a month i wouldnt worry about it. it was probably someone just trying to get some extra cash, but grand theft auto is something only serious criminals do.
#5
Oh, definitely add it to the report and if insurance will pay, do it. But think about how many times you've already parked there with nothing happening...you think someone would steal the key and wait months before using it?
Where was the bag stolen? Was it stolen from your car while it was parked at your g/f's house? Was it stolen from your driveway? If the answer to both of those is 'no' then think about how many 2000 black maximas are there, and how would they even find yours?
Personally, I wouldn't worry about it.
Where was the bag stolen? Was it stolen from your car while it was parked at your g/f's house? Was it stolen from your driveway? If the answer to both of those is 'no' then think about how many 2000 black maximas are there, and how would they even find yours?
Personally, I wouldn't worry about it.
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Originally Posted by 2k2wannabe
Oh, definitely add it to the report and if insurance will pay, do it. But think about how many times you've already parked there with nothing happening...you think someone would steal the key and wait months before using it?
Where was the bag stolen? Was it stolen from your car while it was parked at your g/f's house? Was it stolen from your driveway? If the answer to both of those is 'no' then think about how many 2000 black maximas are there, and how would they even find yours?
Personally, I wouldn't worry about it.
Where was the bag stolen? Was it stolen from your car while it was parked at your g/f's house? Was it stolen from your driveway? If the answer to both of those is 'no' then think about how many 2000 black maximas are there, and how would they even find yours?
Personally, I wouldn't worry about it.
The car was parked in an on-campus lot with a temporary parking pass on it. I spent the night at her on-campus apartment and when I went to leave the next morning it had been broken into. I was just considering a worst case scenario where one guy sold the key to another telling him he sees the car around the area a bunch, usually at nighttime, and then they would attack at the best moment.
I don't know.
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Originally Posted by ABDomega
The car was parked in an on-campus lot with a temporary parking pass on it. I spent the night at her on-campus apartment and when I went to leave the next morning it had been broken into. I was just considering a worst case scenario where one guy sold the key to another telling him he sees the car around the area a bunch, usually at nighttime, and then they would attack at the best moment.
The only thing I'd consider is
1. never park in that lot again.
2. turn off the horn chirp when you push the fob button. That way if someone has the fob he won't be able to "scan" a parking lot by just pushing the button, and he'd pretty much have to have your car in sight...reduces the chances of someone "finding" it.
I'd do those, but inthe same circumstance I wouldn't re-key/re-fob.
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Originally Posted by 2k2wannabe
It *could* happen but I wouldn't worry about it....just trying to calm your fears a little. If something was going to happen it would have already.
The only thing I'd consider is
1. never park in that lot again.
2. turn off the horn chirp when you push the fob button. That way if someone has the fob he won't be able to "scan" a parking lot by just pushing the button, and he'd pretty much have to have your car in sight...reduces the chances of someone "finding" it.
I'd do those, but inthe same circumstance I wouldn't re-key/re-fob.
The only thing I'd consider is
1. never park in that lot again.
2. turn off the horn chirp when you push the fob button. That way if someone has the fob he won't be able to "scan" a parking lot by just pushing the button, and he'd pretty much have to have your car in sight...reduces the chances of someone "finding" it.
I'd do those, but inthe same circumstance I wouldn't re-key/re-fob.
I'm just worried because I was planning on getting a Pioneer AVIC-N1 and was afraid someone would try to steal it. But I guess if I take it out every time I leave the car I'll be ok.
#10
Originally Posted by NJ Devils Fan
WTF is a fob? lol, keep seeing it and when someone says what it is, i'm going to feel pretty stupid. Is it the remote or something?
lol. a Key fob is your keyless entry remote. with the lock unlock, trunk buttons on it.
#11
Originally Posted by NJ Devils Fan
WTF is a fob? lol, keep seeing it and when someone says what it is, i'm going to feel pretty stupid. Is it the remote or something?
#12
dude get an aftermarket alarm like viper if you use the stock remote it sets the car alarm of, that is prolly a good idea if you are gonna get any equipment anyways, that was the first thing i did to my car and still the best investment i have ever made, i can park my car anywhere with 1,200 dollars of stereo equipment in it and not worry one bit. besides the viper alarm disables the ignition if it goes off anyways. also viper will insure your car up to like 2,500 dollars anyways it might be more than that. so i would just shell out the 200 dollars and not worry about anyone even touching your car...........duh!
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Originally Posted by midnightmax01
dude get an aftermarket alarm like viper if you use the stock remote it sets the car alarm of, that is prolly a good idea if you are gonna get any equipment anyways, that was the first thing i did to my car and still the best investment i have ever made, i can park my car anywhere with 1,200 dollars of stereo equipment in it and not worry one bit. besides the viper alarm disables the ignition if it goes off anyways. also viper will insure your car up to like 2,500 dollars anyways it might be more than that. so i would just shell out the 200 dollars and not worry about anyone even touching your car...........duh!
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Originally Posted by midnightmax01
i can park my car anywhere with 1,200 dollars of stereo equipment in it and not worry one bit. besides the viper alarm disables the ignition if it goes off anyways. also viper will insure your car up to like 2,500 dollars anyways it might be more than that. so i would just shell out the 200 dollars and not worry about anyone even touching your car...........duh!
Will viper pay if someone does that? (hint: no)
#16
Originally Posted by ABDomega
Can you transplant your Viper into a new car when you get one?
Also, consider this carefully...an aftermarket alarm would not have stopped what happened to your car so it is worth it? If you're nervous and are willing to spend $200, get new keys/fobs.
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