Read all the threads about jimmi-jammers, alarms, etc. Not sure what to do.

Bottom line: Ford want $440 to replace the lock. I would rather spend that money on an alarm as a deterant and fill the lock (that i never use) with a plug.

Obviously this creates the problem of being locked out if my battery dies.

Decisions decisions.

Thoughts?

PS... they stole my ipod the bastards

 

damn man that sucks

 

You could always shave the door looks and handle but than they will just break the window if they want in. I covered my door looks up but if they want in theres no way of stoping them.....personally ide just spend the money on a alarm and fix the lock on your own it happened to my friend truck and we fixed it ourselves just need the lock cylinder

 

Yeah no kidding. I just had my truck broken into the same way today. Looks like they just put a screw driver in the lock, punched it, and turned. I lucked out though. They didn't touch a thing. I had my laptop and gun hidden in there but they didn't get to it. I'm guessing they were spooked by someone. But I gotta get a new lock now so if anyone has experience with this let us know.
Ill be looking too and will update on what I do.
Nothing but low-lifes.

 

Fyi I have manual locks

 

I had the same thing happen and filled my key hole so I no longer have a manual way to unlock my truck. Im going to take 2 wires similar size to the thickness of the positive and negative that run power to the truck. Hook them up on the battery poles accordingly and then run them down the inside of the fender, that way I have a way to jump the battery if I lose power.

And by the way Im just down the road from you in Richmond, so I have no problem letting you know when I do this.

 

Dealership estimated $300 to fix. Said $55 for the cylinder and may have to buy some smaller parts for the cylinder depending on whether the ones on the broken cylinder aren't messed up too bad. No idea what these parts are? Still looking...

 

I wouldn't use the old cylinder. Chances are its busted pretty bad and you should replace it. There are several small parts in there that don't take much force to damage. I would just spend the money and have a new one keyed to match. Is the $300 for a whole handle or just the lock? I hope not just the lock.

 

How about putting the hood latch somewhere on the outside of the truck instead of the inside. Doesn't seem too hard to run a new cable for it.
Who would think to reach under the front bumper to pop your hood?

Or an automatic battery shutoff. They will cut off your battery if the voltage gets too low. You will always (should) have enough power to at least unlock the doors.

 

Not a bad idea. I never thought about it before, but there also might be a way to rig up a long bar and attach it to the latch assembly so that it can be released from the bumper area.

 

i too figured when i get my lt handles in the future to fill in the keyhole with some glass and bondo it before sprayin em to match my stone green, but then again u should have enough power to atleast unlock ur door

p.s subscribing!!

 

Ok well I just discovered that they make a backup battery for my Viper, so I just ordered one.

 

It was $300 for just the lock and re-key installed. I figure Im just gonna buy the cylinder and get it rekeyed by a locksmith. Anyone know where to find the cylinder online?

 

instead of shaving the lock cyl you could just order are lt rear handle on a crew cab and install it on the lt front door. then just remove the rod that would have been connected to the lock cyl. just make sure you have good batteries and a back up remote or you will have to break into your own truck.

 

I am also in Richmond Texas.... pecan grove to be exact. how bout yourself.