Car broken into - Z flaw?
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Car broken into - Z flaw?
My car was broken into today .
They didn't even have to break the window - they just jammed something under the locking mechanism to force the windows to roll down. Now they won't roll back up.
They didn't even have to break the window - they just jammed something under the locking mechanism to force the windows to roll down. Now they won't roll back up.
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I lost my bluetooth headset. I normally take it out, but I forgot to do so. I don't think they opened the doors though - just rolled the window down somehow and reached in.
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Originally Posted by nomas
I lost my bluetooth headset. I normally take it out, but I forgot to do so. I don't think they opened the doors though - just rolled the window down somehow and reached in.
That also explains why your window isn't rolling up now. Forcing it down like that likely broke the steel cable on the regulator. You'll need a new reg. Not all that expensive, but I hope your handle seal can be returned to OEM condition to keep moisture from accumulating inside the door when it rains. Sucks, though.
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Originally Posted by VandyZ
The locks on the car are not that great. I have seen on 2 different occasions locksmiths pick the lock in under 15 seconds. Also if you want to get the windows down all you need is a screw driver, its a flaw with all nissans that have the window switch in the door lock.
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I hate to admit it, but i locked myself out of my car yesterday morning. A phone call to roadside service, and a wrecker service was opening my car 40 minutes later.
Absolutely no damage done to the car, and I was in within a matter of moments. He didn't even reach inside the door panel. *sigh* Extremely discouraging since nothing set ANY type of alarm off.
I'm now on the hunt for an annoying alarm system that may or may not attract some honest person's attention should anyone attempt to enter my Z.
Absolutely no damage done to the car, and I was in within a matter of moments. He didn't even reach inside the door panel. *sigh* Extremely discouraging since nothing set ANY type of alarm off.
I'm now on the hunt for an annoying alarm system that may or may not attract some honest person's attention should anyone attempt to enter my Z.
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Originally Posted by mickey99us
i dint need to read this
I've got over 7k in audio/video upgrades! Granted my car is usually garaged even at work (valet) but I do drive it on the weekends when it's not nearly as protected.
Think I'm going for an aftermarket alarm now (probably should have by now).
Is it possible to just remove/shave the key hole? You know, make it the same as the passenger side?
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Is it possible to just remove/shave the key hole? You know, make it the same as the passenger side?
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Originally Posted by MustGoFastR
This is more difficult on the Z, but possible. Many FX owners are doing this simply by replacing the trim piece with the key hole with the one from the rear door. On the Z, I don't know what separate peces can be ordered or if you'd have to have the entire exterior door handle assembly, but you'd just need the JDM left side piece. I would assume it doesn't have the keyhole like our passenger side, since it is RHD. Might be something to check into, anyway. Just make sure you don't lose your fob and hide an extra battery somewhere...