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KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

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52 minutes ago, Transient said:

I don't know anything?  I'm not sure where the hate for me is coming from on this one.  I likely earned it somewhere else, and can accept that, but that has nothing to do with here.  I was pointing out other people without our vehicles pop up in here too.  I was hoping the commentor coming at you would back off.

 

Secondly, the stolen vehicle data via first result of Google search, "most stolen cars 2023".  #1 is Chevy Silverado model year 2006.  https://www.deepsentinel.com/blogs/most-stolen-cars/.  It's been that way for a long time. 

 

Finally, as for the tennis ball trick, this was discussed in length on another forum many years ago.  It may have been as far back as a decade or more ago.  I think it was TahoeYukonForum.com.  Several people on that forum tried the tennis ball hack and claimed they were successful, but you know what they say.  "You can't put anything on the internet that isn't true."

 

The model years you mentioned are very easy to get into. I’ve done it. 30 seconds max. Perhaps the tennis ball is effective on another year model, it would be a waste of time on these models. You peaked my reaction by mentioning Grumpy. Grumpy and Newdude provide very useful information. Talk about being hateful that was.

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My closest friends were always thirty years or more older than I. There was a reason for that. I benefited from their experiences, and it let them fulfil a required purpose. They were calm and could tolerate my youthful lack of restraint and wisdom. I had to be mindful however to get the point on the first go for that calm came with a side of unwillingness to repeat the lesson. After once delivered they let me run into the wall as a reward for my intransigence. I did everything the hard way. :) The payment for that education was to learn to be calm myself when class ran overtime. They were embedded in those long windy entangled stories and explanations. It's what we do, repeat ourselves. 

 

Experience that is owned by another isn't your personal vending machine you go to, drop off a request and out pops an answer. It's a gift given from a lifetime of pain and regret, joyful moments and amazing experiences too, and long pondering over the ripples each leaves in their wake. 

 

One way to stop receiving gifts is to berate the giver when they give you something you don't want or like. Of course, you will no longer get the ones you do either. 

 

I'm old enough now that I no longer have friends thirty plus my age. Seems fine as those I have left are ones I would have chosen as a younger me. Guys my age. :crackup:

 

Don't be unkind when you get a give you don't like, don't want, doesn't fit, wrong color or even a bit off topic. You WILL need that courtesy extended to you more than once in life. 

 

Matt 7:12 advises: “All things, therefore, that you want men to do to you, you also must do to them. This, in fact, is what the Law and the Prophets mean.

 

 

 

On topic then. 

 

23 hours ago, TrueBlue said:

It would be nice know what I can do to keep the thieves away from my truck.

 

I could give you a list, but it would only mirror what your long life has already taught you. 

 

My 95-year-old father would tell you, as he has me forever, repeatedly and often; "Locks keep honest people honest. Thieves will take what they want no matter what you do. It's what insurance is for". Dad's big on reality. 

 

I've learned to not own what others envy and if I choose to, be willing for the pain that will bring. A dog does what a dog does. Go ahead, leave the steak unattended. :rollin:

 

 

 

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I had no idea that a tennis ball trick existed. And the list I saw contained no information about model years, so it's possible it is specific to older trucks, just don't know.

I do appreciate the info given though. FWIW I live out in the country, on the end of a long private lane. There are only 3 homes on the lane so we don't get much in the way of traffic, let alone people wandering around with scanners looking for fob signals. So I think I'm safe in that regard too. I'm also retired and don't go into a big city very much. I'm glad to hear that the ECM swap sounds as if it would take a few minutes at least. I rarely leave my vehicles unattended for long periods like I had to when I was still working in large buildings. All in all unless more information comes to light that says newer trucks are the target, and that they have a quick way of taking them my truck will likely stay in my hands.

I do know that these thieves will sometimes sit outside car dealerships with their scanners and wait for salesman and prospective buyers to approach a vehicle and open it with a fob. They do capture that signal, make a duplicate and come back later at night and drive the vehicle away. I bought a Miata several years back and that dealership lost a half dozen cars that way, in a single night.

I guess the good guys can only hope to be no more than one step behind the bad guys in this tech-centric world we live in.

Thanks again for all the info!

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KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

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4 minutes ago, Grumpy Bear said:

My closest friends were always thirty years or more older than I. There was a reason for that. I benefited from their experiences, and it let them fulfil a required purpose. They were calm and could tolerate my youthful lack of restraint and wisdom. I had to be mindful however to get the point on the first go for that calm came with a side of unwillingness to repeat the lesson. After once delivered they let me run into the wall as a reward for my intransigence. I did everything the hard way. :) The payment for that education was to learn to be calm myself when class ran overtime. They were embedded in those long windy entangled stories and explanations. It's what we do, repeat ourselves. 

 

Experience that is owned by another isn't your personal vending machine you go to, drop off a request and out pops an answer. It's a gift given from a lifetime of pain and regret, joyful moments and amazing experiences too, and long pondering over the ripples each leaves in their wake. 

 

One way to stop receiving gifts is to berate the giver when they give you something you don't want or like. Of course, you will no longer get the ones you do either. 

 

I'm old enough now that I no longer have friends thirty plus my age. Seems fine as those I have left are ones I would have chosen as a younger me. Guys my age. :crackup:

 

Don't be unkind when you get a give you don't like, don't want, doesn't fit, wrong color or even a bit off topic. You WILL need that courtesy extended to you more than once in life. 

 

Matt 7:12 advises: “All things, therefore, that you want men to do to you, you also must do to them. This, in fact, is what the Law and the Prophets mean.

 

 

 

On topic then. 

 

 

I could give you a list, but it would only mirror what your long life has already taught you. 

 

My 95-year-old father would tell you, as he has me forever, repeatedly and often; "Locks keep honest people honest. Thieves will take what they want no matter what you do. It's what insurance is for". Dad's big on reality. 

 

I've learned to not own what others envy and if I choose to, be willing for the pain that will bring. A dog does what a dog does. Go ahead, leave the steak unattended. :rollin:

 

 

 

I live life in a bubble most people do. A family business bubble dealing with like minded individuals. I have a wealth of experience but certainly don’t know everything. I’ve learned a lot on this website. I know if stay within someone’s perceived lines you learn very little. I get great pleasure listening to older people they have experienced. Most already learned the hard way because someone said this will work. An older dude starts talking I listen. I’m running out of those.

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Transient Senior Enthusiast

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2 hours ago, KARNUT said:

The model years you mentioned are very easy to get into. I’ve done it. 30 seconds max. Perhaps the tennis ball is effective on another year model, it would be a waste of time on these models. You peaked my reaction by mentioning Grumpy. Grumpy and Newdude provide very useful information. Talk about being hateful that was.

There was no judgement in my initial comment, neither implied nor deliberate.  It was merely an example.  I did not state anybody without a T1xx platform should go away.  I cannot be accused of being hateful when I did not act that way.  I'm not going to ask for an apology, just that you please read the messages as they are written.

Transient Senior Enthusiast

Transient

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2 hours ago, kdm101 said:

I believe the tennis ball trick was proven false.   But on many trucks, all you need is a screwdriver jammed underneath the lower corner of the door handle by the lock.  That will push on the lock rod.   A few seconds and you're in.

 

https://jimmijammer.com/Product, JJ.htm

Snopes and Tiktok have always been accurate, lol.  It only has to work once to be accurate.  There is a difference between a conviction and a denial.  If you don't understand that last sentence go see the movie Oppenheimer.

KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

KARNUT

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46 minutes ago, Transient said:

There was no judgement in my initial comment, neither implied nor deliberate.  It was merely an example.  I did not state anybody without a T1xx platform should go away.  I cannot be accused of being hateful when I did not act that way.  I'm not going to ask for an apology, just that you please read the messages as they are written.

Could have fooled me. We’ll just agree to disagree and leave it at that.

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20 hours ago, KARNUT said:

 If you want to keep your truck from being stolen. That’s easy, a hidden kill switch. Personally if someone damages my vehicle breaking into it I don’t want to see it again. 

While a kill switch is certainly a good idea, I don't see how it offers any protection against the bad guy damaging your truck to gain access?

 

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KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

KARNUT

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29 minutes ago, D. Yaros said:

While a kill switch is certainly a good idea, I don't see how it offers any protection against the bad guy damaging your truck to gain access?

 

Dave Y -

2013 Silverado 1500

Yea, I said that. 

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e.texerado Enthusiast

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when coworkers 2020 ltz was stolen, they apparently walked in restaurant/bar with him.  Relay hack.

 

 

 

 

 

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On 1/7/2024 at 4:11 PM, KARNUT said:

In my 50 years of driving I’ve had more GMs than any other vehicle. A few Fords, a 1/2 dozen Chrysler-dodge vehicles. One AMC, 4 Mazdas. Probably over 150. At least 3/4 were high performance. I’ve seen quality come and go. Since the 2000s I’ve had 4 Hyundais, 1/2 dozen GM trucks one Ram one Mazda, one Toyota, 2 Hondas. The Hondas I didn’t buy and one Acura. I’m pretty knowledgeable when it comes to vehicles. I’m not counting my toys during that time. I wouldn’t own a new GM full size truck past 2006 unless it’s a smoking deal. My last GM full sized a 2014 it took 15k off before I took it home. A year later I traded it in for a Hyundai Santa Fe. Much better value. I wouldn’t own any new full sized truck all overpriced. My experience since the 2000s. Toyota, Hyundai, Mazda and their affiliates are the best cars and SUVs. Nissan is coming up. Toyotas Tacoma is the best midsize truck. Ford has the best heavy duty. That’s based on my customers and my brother. He runs 19 Row crews. Half ton trucks are a crapshoot between GM, Ram, and Ford. If I had to buy a new one. Who ever had the best deal. Right now that Nissan, yup Nissan. No cylinder deactivation and a high horsepower V-8. I buy extended warranty on those and unload before it ran out. I’m retired I don’t half to buy a new one. So my avalanche is do just fine. Kia lug nuts. I stay with the 20 that’s on my Genesis, thank you. 

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Wow! Did this answer your question??? The simply safe guy is out of work now. Jk 

thanks for the info. 

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On 1/8/2024 at 9:15 AM, KARNUT said:

I live life in a bubble most people do. A family business bubble dealing with like minded individuals. I have a wealth of experience but certainly don’t know everything. I’ve learned a lot on this website. I know if stay within someone’s perceived lines you learn very little. I get great pleasure listening to older people they have experienced. Most already learned the hard way because someone said this will work. An older dude starts talking I listen. I’m running out of those.

56 here . I didn’t gain wisdom and become smarter. The world around me got dummer ,works in my favor!

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