Hi, I'm new here and am trying to find out if anyone has had a similar experience. Last night I think someone tried to steal my Yukon XL. I went out to run an errand and as I was approaching my rig, I noticed a dude standing next to the car next to me...elbows on the roof, facing my rig and holding a cell phone. It looked like maybe he was texting someone. I didn't think anything of it and got in my rig and after starting it noticed that the driver memory activated and everything started moving into place for the driver 2 settings, and the radio was on and tuned into a station I never listen to. I thought this was odd as I had shut off the memory feature long ago. I repositioned my seat and mirror, and proceeded to back out and noticed a car had pulled into the parking lot, had pulled a u turn and beeped his horn. The dude next to the car walked over and got into this vehicle and I pulled around them and continued on my way. After pulling into a gas station about a block away, I noticed something on my windshield and got out and retrieved the item. It was a Walmart Trac Phone, powered up, with a screen lock, and had been laying on my wiper blade, face down so that the ear piece was facing the windshield. I noticed that it was positioned almost directly over the sensor in the middle of the dash. I think that dude was using the phone to try and transmit a code of some sort to open the door locks, and who knows what else. My Yukon has OnStar, however I do not currently subscribe to the service. I have had the Yukon for about 2 months now, I bought it used and didn't get an owners manual with it. This is my first time owning a GM product for many years and am actually still getting to know it. I can honestly say I absolutely LOVE this rig...it's my favorite of all the vehicles I have ever owned, with exception of a 1970 Plymouth Cuda I owned many years ago. Anyway, this kinda has me a little freaked out. I don't want someone jacking my rig. Has anyone else had any similar experiences out there? I'm not really sure what all I can do to ensure the safety of it...but for tonight, I have removed the 3 big relays under the hood as they all seem to interchange with the starter relay. Anyone have any other ideas? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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YukonXLPerk
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I have no idea, but with everything being hooked up to a computer you never know.
I would love to know if this actually works.
I am freaked out to even put a set of wheels on her......now I have this to worry about.
I would love to know if this actually works.
I am freaked out to even put a set of wheels on her......now I have this to worry about.
Vette66
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Seriously there are easier and faster ways to get into these trucks. Screw driver is all you need. Screw driver in the bottom of the door handle, push lock down or up I am not sure, alarm goes off (deactivates). Screw driver in ignition, since our trucks don't have chips in the key it starts right up and they are off. Less than 10 secs to be on your way if you know what you are doing.
livingez_123
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your lucky that they didn't just beat the crap out of and take it anyhow.
Wire in a kill switch! Easy to do and low cost. Oh and don't do the hi beam that's the first thing they all try.
Also they are super easy to steal. Sorry. I have jimmy jam jammers , ****** tracker and kill switches
Your onstar is the old on it won't work you can go to the dealer and have it updated / upgraded if you want.
Also they are super easy to steal. Sorry. I have jimmy jam jammers , ****** tracker and kill switches
Your onstar is the old on it won't work you can go to the dealer and have it updated / upgraded if you want.
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http://blogs.scientificamerican.com...s-thieves-could-steal-cars-via-text-messages/
I would definitely do a kill switch now. Those thieves consider you the guy who stole their go phone.
I would definitely do a kill switch now. Those thieves consider you the guy who stole their go phone.
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Vette66
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I took the main power going to the Ignition relay in the fuse box. Its a bit of searching the wiring schematic to figure it out but you cant bypass it from the source if your trying to steal the truck. It would take hours for somebody to figure out. Don't use the starter its to easy to by-pass and most thieves expect it.
I have put kill switches in many locations in the past. Under the dash, fog light activated, headlight activated, AC activated, Combo switches, switch under seat, switch in glove box, switch in ash tray (I like this one), hidden blank panel, Parking brake activated.
The activated ones I used a board I built that uses a relay and Power source to turn it on until the truck is turned off then it deactivates until the power source is activated again. I am a electronics geek and have rewired cars for fun so it may be a bit more complicated than it needed to be.
I have put kill switches in many locations in the past. Under the dash, fog light activated, headlight activated, AC activated, Combo switches, switch under seat, switch in glove box, switch in ash tray (I like this one), hidden blank panel, Parking brake activated.
The activated ones I used a board I built that uses a relay and Power source to turn it on until the truck is turned off then it deactivates until the power source is activated again. I am a electronics geek and have rewired cars for fun so it may be a bit more complicated than it needed to be.
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Ponchonutty
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Several years ago DEI (ie Viper, Clifford, ect parent company) made these little relays with a micro RF transceiver inside. These relays look very much like OEM relays. What you would do is replace one of the OE relays like the fuel pump or ignition relay with one of these. You then would program this relay to your alarm's keyless entry. They worked sweet but for what ever the reason, the market just wasn't there.
It doesn't have to be difficult. Find your starter wire and interrupt it. There are lots of creative ways to do this.
A easy one is get a magnetic switch. Let this control the closing of the relay that will latch your starter wires. Put a magnet in a sharpie and line it up with your switch each time you enter the truck. This will not be defeated if done right. Take your starter wire as close to the starter as possible.
Get a hood lock and your truck will stay put.
A good install shop can do this for you.
A word to the wise. A thief will always go under the dash to look for what's bypassed. Run your relays and wires at the top of the dash They are easier to access and most likely will go unfound. This is the same for under the hood. With a good lock they will slide under and look. Run your wires high up. Away from the wheel wells.
A easy one is get a magnetic switch. Let this control the closing of the relay that will latch your starter wires. Put a magnet in a sharpie and line it up with your switch each time you enter the truck. This will not be defeated if done right. Take your starter wire as close to the starter as possible.
Get a hood lock and your truck will stay put.
A good install shop can do this for you.
A word to the wise. A thief will always go under the dash to look for what's bypassed. Run your relays and wires at the top of the dash They are easier to access and most likely will go unfound. This is the same for under the hood. With a good lock they will slide under and look. Run your wires high up. Away from the wheel wells.
Vette66
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A screwdriver will by-pass a starter kill under the truck. Takes 10 secs to run the starter. Common thief's know this. This is why the original pass-lock system was changed and good alarms don't even bother with starter kills.
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Your truck is very easy to steal. A real thief knows this, and know how to defeat almost anything.
You truck will most likely be stolen by someone who just wants to joyride it or someone who has one and wants parts. You just have to try your best to stop the rookie thief and confuse him in the moment so he will bail. Your most likely scenario is a younger person targeting your truck because the know how easy it is.
You truck will most likely be stolen by someone who just wants to joyride it or someone who has one and wants parts. You just have to try your best to stop the rookie thief and confuse him in the moment so he will bail. Your most likely scenario is a younger person targeting your truck because the know how easy it is.
Gzes
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Yep. A couple bullet hole and a bloodstain might change a thieves mind
^+1 to this.
Always been fond of the fuel pump cutoff, and battery. Like the fuel pump personally. Cause if they do get it started, it aint going far. Which will most likely be ditched, since they can't re start it. And will be away from the place they were able to take it from originally, so hopefully less chance of stealing other stuff or fn it up. False sense.
But, in the end, if someone wants it bad enough...
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Vette66
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Take the rims off every night. That will make it harder. LOL
Ponchonutty
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That's not the case on these trucks. The system will disable the fuel injection.
