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blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17382

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

It's very easy to inhibit or jam the lock signal from the fob, and a popular technique for stealing vehicles is (apparently) to inhibit the lock signal so that when the owner casually walks off pressing the plip to lock the car, the car doesn't actually lock. The crims can then get into the car, access the OBD socket, and programme a key, plip, or whatever that particular car needs, and drive off in it.

It is extremely important with any remote locking vehicle that you actually make sure it has locked properly before you walk away. It is amazing how casual many people are about this.

24th Aug 2017 9:45am

Hairy Dan

Member Since: 25 Apr 2013
Location: NW Durham
Posts: 1415

1998 Defender 90 V8 Petrol 50th Auto Chawton White

X4SKP wrote:

I dealt with the Retainagroup over the phone (Sales No.) they 'tailored' their Vehicle Kit to my requirements
(for a minimal extra charge) and it was posted out to me.

I was really impressed with the Glass Etching, I expected it to be 'so-so' as this is a DIY kit, I had my windows on a previous Defender 'etched' which was essentially a fine 'bead blasting' technique, so more engraving than etching, (this was very good) but this Chemical etching was super crisp, being careful and keeping everything scrupulously clean gave a very good result.

I got one of these kits yesterday as our local police force are giving them away to Defender owners who live in the area. The police chap who is organising it did all the labels and registration but didn't do the glass etching as he said he didn't want to be held responsible if he cocked it up

So I have that to do. Hopefully we get a reasonably dry day soon so I can have a go and hopefully I wont cock it up

Cheers Ian
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24th Aug 2017 11:55am

Rewired

Member Since: 09 Nov 2017
Location: Bristol
Posts: 7

I remember reading an article about stolen British vehicles ending up in Uganda to be dismantled. A wide range of vehicles was found worth more than 1 million pounds.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/po...sh-6494147

Here is the piece if you want to read it.

15th Nov 2017 7:05pm

gilarion

Member Since: 05 Dec 2013
Location: Wales
Posts: 5110

2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green

leeds wrote:
With stolen Defender or Defender parts going abroad there is little the UK Defender population can do.

However with stolen Defender parts in the UK the UK Defender population can control the thieving scum bags.

The thieving scumbags would NOT steal Defenders or strip parts of Defenders if there were not willing purchasers of the stolen parts.

Brendan did the police ever resolve the theft of the parts stolen from you? For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

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15th Nov 2017 7:33pm

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8581

Not as yet. Last we heard a couple of months ago, it was with CPS. we are not holding our breath.
Regards
Barbara

18th Nov 2017 12:53pm

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