Another set of tools stolen from van.

[Davisonp]

Had my Transit Connect locks picked last night (I now know this takes about 15 seconds with a £45 internet supplied pick) and all my Makita 18W drills, saws and battery tools stolen along with a cable locator and Dewalt laser level.

Anyone in the north London area that is offered tools sharpie’d with PJD on them please let me know.

Now for the trawl through Ebay to see if I can find them.:sad:

 

[shanky887614]

I feel for you. Were they your tools or the company’s?
If it is a ford, then post #9 has links to the video of the £45 internet bought tool that picks the ford locks in about 15 seconds.

Similar pick available for VW Caddy (which a friend has as his business van).

the difference is on the caddys its a lot harder to bypass the Immobilizer than on a ford, a lock smith was telling me its just a case of shorting a couple wires together in a transit

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[Davisonp]

Are people able to pick the locks on a VW caddy like the person who started the thread?

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I have had a look, and there is also a youtube video showing someone picking the locks for a 2011 VW Caddy with an internet pick. “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMC8vFD6lN4”.

 

[shanky887614]

I have had a look, and there is also a youtube video showing someone picking the locks for a 2011 VW Caddy with an internet pick. “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMC8vFD6lN4”.

you can pick the locks on any of the new vans but you cant bypas the immobilizer on a lot of them

caddy locks are only 4pins so wont be difficult to get in

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[Davisonp]

the difference is on the caddys its a lot harder to bypass the Immobilizer than on a ford, a lock smith was telling me its just a case of shorting a couple wires together in a transit

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With the transit, the pick tool keeps the key settings, so they just get in and using the same pick settings they have an ignition key (I Believe).

 

[KWCFC]

I have had a look, and there is also a youtube video showing someone picking the locks for a 2011 VW Caddy with an internet pick. “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMC8vFD6lN4”.

Yeah I've just seen that too. Obviously I'm going to have to face the accusatory looks when I tell my boss in the morning but I know in my mind that I always lock it. Just can't prove it

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[shanky887614]

With the transit, the pick tool keeps the key settings, so they just get in and using the same pick settings they have an ignition key (I Believe).

there is an imobilizer chip in every key so the engine wouldn't run to take it

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[amlu]

no tools in the van in London. for me thats it, no matter of immobiliser or alarm there will be a crack head willing to have a go.

 

[shanky887614]

no tools in the van in London. for me thats it, no matter of immobiliser or alarm there will be a crack head willing to have a go.

if i was in digs in london id take my tools in with me.....



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[ruston]

there is an imobilizer chip in every key so the engine wouldn't run to take it

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Yes you need the key to start the vehicle . The ECU will not respond otherwise.
There are stories about wizards bypassing the ecu codes, but I have never come across one yet ,or know anyone in the motor trade that has.

 

[YoungBart]

if i was in digs in london id take my tools in with me.....



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That doesn't always help, I remember working in Neasden in London, The first night there we had to take our tools into our hotel room as the site security cabin wasn't accessible. Luckily the next day we could leave our gear on site, As me and my colleague were woken at 2 in the morning by some clown in our room routing through our bags!!
Having anything nicked is a horrible feeling. Some people are just scum.

 

[egg67]

When it comes down to it you can take your tools of your van at night time will not stop them from having a look and causing £ damage to van


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[rubby]

Very sorry to hear about this. Keep your van lock or your tools traceable.