Why can another civic's key, crank up my Civic??
05-12-2005, 05:11 PM
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Why can another civic's key, crank up my Civic??
Ok so its like the title states, I know this guy with a 99 DX coupe who was just messing around today and tried his key in my ignition (a 97 CX Hatch) , and to my astonishment it worked!!
Why is this? Can I do anything besides change the ignition? My key didnt work with his car, but this just shows how easy it is to steal a honda
Why is this? Can I do anything besides change the ignition? My key didnt work with his car, but this just shows how easy it is to steal a honda
05-12-2005, 05:15 PM
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Re: Why can another civic's key, crank up my Civic?? (Brian Hinson)
Thieves dont rely on the off chance that their key will work. They go for straight up busting your ignition.
Chances are, your ignition cylinder's tumblers are pretty worn. A new cylinder from honda is $85
Chances are, your ignition cylinder's tumblers are pretty worn. A new cylinder from honda is $85
05-12-2005, 05:17 PM
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Its ridiculous how easy it is to steal a honda. Takes no more then 60 seconds. Is that a pic from your car? I should put a pic of my busted ignition up here. ****** bastards looooovvvvveeee my car. 3 theft attempts
05-12-2005, 05:18 PM
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Re: Why can another civic's key, crank up my Civic?? (Brian Hinson)
Its nothing about the car. its about the pattern of the key. It happens in alot of cars suprisingly and also surprisingly alot of home locks!. my grandmother did this once on accident where she got into the car next to hers (same color, make, model) and she only noticed it wasnt hers b/c there was no junk in the seat.
back on topic, it all has to do with the lining up of the pins in the lock. Check his key next to yours and see how the pattern differs.
finally if you think its ur ignition, check if his key will open ur locked door. if so then you may want to have it checked.
back on topic, it all has to do with the lining up of the pins in the lock. Check his key next to yours and see how the pattern differs.
finally if you think its ur ignition, check if his key will open ur locked door. if so then you may want to have it checked.
05-12-2005, 05:24 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by phanatic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Its ridiculous how easy it is to steal a honda. Takes no more then 60 seconds. Is that a pic from your car? I should put a pic of my busted ignition up here. ****** bastards looooovvvvveeee my car. 3 theft attempts</TD></TR></TABLE>
Try having a car for 2 years..and ******* trying to get it 21 times..thats right 21 times
Try having a car for 2 years..and ******* trying to get it 21 times..thats right 21 times
05-12-2005, 05:35 PM
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I bought my car on christmas eve last year. 3 days later someone tried to steal it. It's sad you cant have anything nice. Did you ever replace your ignition? Mines is still hanging? I bought the plastic caeing that goes around the steering column. Havn't put it on yet.
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05-12-2005, 06:18 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Try having a car for 2 years..and ******* trying to get it 21 times..thats right 21 times </TD></TR></TABLE>
You're in JC/Hobo right?
I'm not suprised.
My old 944 was stolen in Newark. NEVER recovered...never got paid by the insurance and lost the suit, I got screwed.
Anyway, You can't do **** about it...I wouldn't even worry about it.. I would rather someone steal my car with a key then bust everything possible.
You're in JC/Hobo right?
I'm not suprised.
My old 944 was stolen in Newark. NEVER recovered...never got paid by the insurance and lost the suit, I got screwed.
Anyway, You can't do **** about it...I wouldn't even worry about it.. I would rather someone steal my car with a key then bust everything possible.
05-12-2005, 06:26 PM
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Re: Why can another civic's key, crank up my Civic?? (Brian Hinson)
Oooh alright, yea his key wont open my doors thankfully. And im pretty sure its the tumblers in my ignition cylinder like my_slow_civic said. My car has pretty high miles for a 97 and Im sure its been cranked more then most.
Should this be something I should worry about? I dont exactly have the cash right now to drop into a new one of these, but then again im not to worried about someone stealing my car, its still got the D16Y7 and its all primered up lol.
Should this be something I should worry about? I dont exactly have the cash right now to drop into a new one of these, but then again im not to worried about someone stealing my car, its still got the D16Y7 and its all primered up lol.
05-12-2005, 06:26 PM
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Re: (92civicb18b1)
pic any number from 1-10. write it down and do it again so you have 4 numbers. how many different combinations can you get before you start repeating combinations??
same thing with keys. even the keyless entry has been known to open different cars. not just another civic either.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by my_slow_civic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Chances are, your ignition cylinder's tumblers are pretty worn. A new cylinder from honda is $85</TD></TR></TABLE>
thats another possibility too
same thing with keys. even the keyless entry has been known to open different cars. not just another civic either.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by my_slow_civic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Chances are, your ignition cylinder's tumblers are pretty worn. A new cylinder from honda is $85</TD></TR></TABLE>
thats another possibility too
05-12-2005, 06:50 PM
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Re: (civictildeath)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civictildeath »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">pic any number from 1-10. write it down and do it again so you have 4 numbers. how many different combinations can you get before you start repeating combinations??
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This would be true but he also said his friends wouldnt open the lock.
however, i am curious about one thing. I would take you're friends key, and if you have your valet key check and see if they are similar
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This would be true but he also said his friends wouldnt open the lock.
however, i am curious about one thing. I would take you're friends key, and if you have your valet key check and see if they are similar
05-12-2005, 07:08 PM
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Re: Why can another civic's key, crank up my Civic?? (r0semary)
yea i had this happen to me, i didnt notice i put my moms accord key in my civic until i shut it off.
05-12-2005, 07:36 PM
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Re: Why can another civic's key, crank up my Civic?? (Brian Hinson)
Just to chime in here, I ordered a new key for my car today from the dealer by my vin number. The new key has the same BASIC shape as my key ive been using but the new one has far more kaged edges to it, to the point it looks like it wouldent work. Surprisenly enough it does.
05-12-2005, 07:55 PM
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Re: Why can another civic's key, crank up my Civic?? (Brian Hinson)
But, if it was the odd chance that we had the same kind of lock/ignition, wouldnt my key be able to crank his car?
And we compared keys afterwards, Maybe if I get up with the guy tomorrow I can get a pic up an show everyone.
And we compared keys afterwards, Maybe if I get up with the guy tomorrow I can get a pic up an show everyone.
05-13-2005, 09:45 AM
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Re: Why can another civic's key, crank up my Civic?? (Brian Hinson)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Brian Hinson »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> but then again im not to worried about someone stealing my car, its still got the D16Y7 and its all primered up lol.</TD></TR></TABLE>
you know thats the worst part of it all......my car is basically a stock sohc with exaust and suspension....and these bitch *** ***** still tried to get it that many times.....and you know what...if they do take it, their gonna pop the hood and be disappointed
....then they'll leave my car and the block for the cops to find and i won't get a check from the insurance <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92civicb18b1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
You're in JC/Hobo right?
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you are correct...#2 in the country for stolen vehicles
you know thats the worst part of it all......my car is basically a stock sohc with exaust and suspension....and these bitch *** ***** still tried to get it that many times.....and you know what...if they do take it, their gonna pop the hood and be disappointed
....then they'll leave my car and the block for the cops to find and i won't get a check from the insurance <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92civicb18b1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You're in JC/Hobo right?
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you are correct...#2 in the country for stolen vehicles
05-13-2005, 12:40 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B20vtecNJcoupe »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Try having a car for 2 years..and ******* trying to get it 21 times..thats right 21 times </TD></TR></TABLE>
try 5 times in 6 weeks, thats what happen to me when i moved into an apartment for the first 6 weeks, then i got a better alarm then what i had with VERY sensitive shock sensor and VERY VERY sensitive proxcimity sensor, people would drive next to my car when i was parked and it would mark noise at them, and i'm talking they were rolling 5ft. away from my car, Then i got a house with 2car garage and dont have too much trouble anymore.
Try having a car for 2 years..and ******* trying to get it 21 times..thats right 21 times </TD></TR></TABLE>
try 5 times in 6 weeks, thats what happen to me when i moved into an apartment for the first 6 weeks, then i got a better alarm then what i had with VERY sensitive shock sensor and VERY VERY sensitive proxcimity sensor, people would drive next to my car when i was parked and it would mark noise at them, and i'm talking they were rolling 5ft. away from my car, Then i got a house with 2car garage and dont have too much trouble anymore.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you are correct...#2 in the country for stolen vehicles</TD></TR></TABLE>
I won't park my hatch into the 201 unless I know it's safe, the prelude is the only thing I would park there cause I could care less about it.
My prelude was broken into once in Jamaica...Then I got a ticket for "obstruction of view" cause they cracked the windshield.
I won't park my hatch into the 201 unless I know it's safe, the prelude is the only thing I would park there cause I could care less about it.
My prelude was broken into once in Jamaica...Then I got a ticket for "obstruction of view" cause they cracked the windshield.
05-13-2005, 05:21 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B20vtecNJcoupe »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
you are correct...#2 in the country for stolen vehicles </TD></TR></TABLE>
My car get broken into in my backyard
Too many theives in jersey
you are correct...#2 in the country for stolen vehicles </TD></TR></TABLE>
My car get broken into in my backyard
Too many theives in jersey
05-13-2005, 05:23 PM
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I have a civic and prelude, civic got stolen 3 weeks ago and prelude got broken into last night. They stole bull **** from the lude but I'm starting to hate having a honda. With these thieves its like trying to beat a magician at there own game. They know all the tricks and more.
RIP 92 EJ
RIP 92 EJ
05-13-2005, 06:12 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CoupeVtec2k »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
My car get broken into in my backyard
Too many theives in jersey</TD></TR></TABLE>
Dont say that! I got a turbo hatch sitting in my backyard. I also have 2 dogs, 6 loaded guns, and a mom with bat ears.
My car get broken into in my backyard
Too many theives in jersey</TD></TR></TABLE>
Dont say that! I got a turbo hatch sitting in my backyard. I also have 2 dogs, 6 loaded guns, and a mom with bat ears.
05-13-2005, 08:27 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spoon.eg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Dont say that! I got a turbo hatch sitting in my backyard. I also have 2 dogs, 6 loaded guns, and a mom with bat ears. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Well i got that, except the dogs n ammount of guns, but i got a nice alarm system on its way http://www.compustar.org/secur...t.htm
That should help too
Dont say that! I got a turbo hatch sitting in my backyard. I also have 2 dogs, 6 loaded guns, and a mom with bat ears.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Well i got that, except the dogs n ammount of guns, but i got a nice alarm system on its way http://www.compustar.org/secur...t.htm
That should help too
