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Re: Theft of a 9.5
Posted by fsik (more from fsik) on Wed, 5 Jan 2005 19:49:10
In Reply to: Theft of a 9.5, GMcGrath, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 18:15:12
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I'm sure plenty have been broken into, as long as something shiny's in sight.
As far as stealing, it's a mental exercise, there's no practical way to steal it under its own power. 9-5s have chipped keys but unlike most cars, they don't have an alternate programming method. With most other makes, there's an undocumented procedure (like turn the ignition on 7 times or press certain buttons, etc) to recognize the new transponder. So, if one get to the ignition wiring, it's gone.
For the 9-5, you need the dealer Tech2 and a working key to do the process. If you lose all the keys, you need a whole new theft computer at the dealer, because they have no way of getting around it, either.
I guess it's possible to carry 5 or 6 grand worth of tools, parts and equipment to a 9-5 in the middle of nowhere and maybe steal it, after a few hours of work, but there's millions of other cars out there that can be had for the cost of a $3 flatblade screwdriver in less than the allotted 60 seconds.
--fsik
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Posts in this Thread:
- Theft of a 9.5, GMcGrath, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 18:15:12
- Re: Theft of a 9.5, Henry, Thu, 6 Jan 2005 08:37:36
- very uncommon, simonMTL, Thu, 6 Jan 2005 06:42:21
- Re: Theft of a 9.5, fsik, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 19:49:10 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Theft of a 9.5, Pat, Wed, 5 Jan 2005 19:09:52
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