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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 07:04 PM
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Reguarding the '02-'03 Headlights being stolen easily

Is there anything aftermarket or from nissan that can be installed to prevent them from being stolen so easily. I read somewhere that theves can remove them without any tools in 5-10 minutes. I wouldn't want to replace them as they are really expensive!
Old Nov 19, 2005 | 07:15 PM
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DataDots. You can get them from a dealership for free since your in NY.
Old Nov 19, 2005 | 07:24 PM
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What are HID's and why would people want to steal them?

Old Nov 19, 2005 | 07:29 PM
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DataDots. You can get them from a dealership for free since your in NY.

Really?! Is this a recall from nissan? I hope the dealer doesn't give me a hard time about getting them or play dumb about it. What makes them free in NY and no where else?
Old Nov 19, 2005 | 07:32 PM
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Look around. But anyways, they are stolen a lot in the Northeast, i.e. New York, New Jersey, Mass, etc. Its not a recall, they are just trying to protect their customers better.
Old Nov 19, 2005 | 07:33 PM
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Really?! Is this a recall from nissan? I hope the dealer doesn't give me a hard time about getting them or play dumb about it. What makes them free in NY and no where else?
The NEW YORK Maximas get hit the hardest there, in terms of HID theft, Nissan has a recall for them They install data dots which makes it harder for the theif to break off the tabs.
Old Nov 19, 2005 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 99 SE-L
The NEW YORK Maximas get hit the hardest there, in terms of HID theft, Nissan has a recall for them They install data dots which makes it harder for the theif to break off the tabs.
Yeap, now with the Data Dots.. they not only steal them but will damage your fenders and hood just to get them out...... so prepare yourself for longer sleepless nights...
Old Nov 19, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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I found an interesting link to add to this topic

http://www.abrn.com/abrn/article/art....jsp?id=109551
Old Nov 19, 2005 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by SHAWN82
I read somewhere that theves can remove them without any tools in 5-10 minutes.
try 5-10 seconds
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Originally Posted by SHAWN82
I found an interesting link to add to this topic

http://www.abrn.com/abrn/article/art....jsp?id=109551
Old link.... search and you will find evertyhing you need... you just open the box so people are going to flame you... good luck
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