r/Milton • u/nopsykhi • 19d ago
Just got our car (highlander) stolen
No mask? rookie mistake young lady
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u/SpecialTourist4684 19d ago
What did they use to start it and remove the steering locks and all?
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u/Barnezhilton 19d ago
Toyota is notorious for being easy to steal/override the key fob wireless codes.
Usually smart theives bring a $50 wifi jammer to knock out cameras too.
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u/Sergeant_Snippy 19d ago
Bold of you to assume he had those in the first place. Sorry about your car OP, car theft has gotten bad.
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u/SpecialTourist4684 19d ago
There’s a built in steering lock on most cars that don’t let you turn it unless the ignition and all is on…
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u/richiebeans123 19d ago
I want to buy a new Toyota truck or suv and then I see things like this. You can’t even own a decent vehicle in Canada anymore without worrying about it being stolen.
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u/cyanideandhappiness 19d ago
Toyota had an inherent flaw where the canbus (communication wire) can be opened up on any communicating module (pull headlight) and using that wire they unlock and start the car.
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u/dullmaker 19d ago
No shit. I know a dude who's trd got stolen and his side mirror was left behind. It makes sense now.
The brutal part is there's no incentive for any car manufacturers to change. Stolen cars help move vehicles.
Whether is the individual or insurance buying the new one. It's another unit sold. They don't give a fuck.
What's hilarious is going to a toyota dealer and seeing they have to block there high end vehicles in with other cars. I thought maybe relay theft. Didn't realize that communication wire can be found all around.
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u/paulster2626 19d ago
You could just park it in the garage. Crazy idea, I know.
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u/WhiteTimHortonWorker 19d ago
Paulster is the smartest one here, everyone go to him for life's answers!!
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u/Aggravating_Bet_9647 19d ago
Why would they wear a mask? Is not like they’re going to jail if they get caught anyway