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calflan · 08-19-2009, 09:45 PM

Tonight in a public parking lot, when we came out the car had been broken into. The dash message displayed 'Breakin Attempted' when I put the key in. There were NO signs of break in anywhere and all my glovebox and console stuff was thrown onto the passenger and drivers seat.
No scrathes anywhere on windows, etc. How did they get in?

The security system was enabled, by locking the car when we got out, which also gave the 'Breakin Attempted' message - would not have got that had the car not been locked when we left it.

A local policeman told me crooks have cellphone enabled frequencies that can at times trip car door lock systems, but if this was the case, would the car have seen that as an 'attempted breakin' ? I assume if a keyless system was used to unlock the doors, the security system would have been disabled, correct ?

VERY PISSED right now and would love to get a hold of who did this, but no damage to the car is evident. Going to Chevy tomorrow to try to get a few answers on how a break in was done with no obvious window scratches, etc. and the security system logging a breakin.

Any ideas, I'd love to hear them.

RJT-Maro · 08-19-2009, 09:46 PM

Sorry to hear that!!! why are people so hateful to us!!

Im glad your car was ok!!

Indpowr · 08-19-2009, 09:47 PM

Wow, sorry to hear it. At least they were careful and did not damage anything.

I have heard that some people have scanners that can pickup your code when you leave your car and hit your arm button. For this reason Viper and other alarms code jump.

Countach · 08-19-2009, 09:50 PM

sounds like it was a pro, probably wanted to steal the car

chrisgalles · 08-19-2009, 09:50 PM

This is the reason I plan on getting an aftermarket alarm like Viper or Autopage.

geminidreams · 08-19-2009, 09:51 PM

Thats sucks, yeah alarm might be a good idea.

calflan · 08-19-2009, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Countach

sounds like it was a pro, probably wanted to steal the car

You think so ?
I figured someone looking for specific items, cash, etc. maybe even kids, but how did they get in ???
With the security system enabled, the horn must have been going off and lights flashing, but nowadays does anybody do anything when that happens, not likley, even the police said that.

Andro · 08-19-2009, 10:42 PM

WadeWilson · 08-19-2009, 10:48 PM

Sucks dude but at least you have your car and it was not harmed. Stupid people make me not want to park anywhere in public.

Countach · 08-19-2009, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calflan

You think so ?
I figured someone looking for specific items, cash, etc. maybe even kids, but how did they get in ???
With the security system enabled, the horn must have been going off and lights flashing, but nowadays does anybody do anything when that happens, not likley, even the police said that.

if what he says is true and they copyed his signal then yeah it sounds like a pro

Paperer · 08-19-2009, 10:55 PM

I had Low Jack installed, that way if the car is stolen, it can be quickly located.

Does the car say theft attempted when the alarm goes off? And if someone were really trying to break in, wouldn't the car's alarm be going off until the battery died?

My 4th gens alarm would go off when a loud thunder would happen or a car or truck revved up loud and stop after a few honks. But when you would lock the door and unlock it from the inside, the alarm would go off until I deactivated it.

I would say something just disturbed the car? Could have been someone breaking in or getting too close and bumped it, or a loud noise vibrated the whole car. I don't know, keep us updated!

calflan · 08-19-2009, 11:03 PM

After closer inspection, found the drivers side door lock on the handle ripped open.
It's busted up and twisted in the handle. I did'nt notice when I used the handle getting in, but in the garage, just found it.
Pricks.

Paperer · 08-19-2009, 11:06 PM

Dang man that sucks. Someone stole my brother's old GMC Sierra a few years back. They messed up both door handles like that breaking into it. Then broke the steering column and used a screw driver to start it.

So insurance covers that right?

xxbrankxx · 08-19-2009, 11:13 PM

SOB...at least it wasn't a smash n grab... Really nervous about leaving my iPod connected to the USB port in the armrest...Can't have anything nice...

08-19-2009, 09:45 PM	#1
calflan Drives: 1LT; IBM; 6 Spd Manual Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heath, Tx. Posts: 499	Car broken into Tonight in a public parking lot, when we came out the car had been broken into. The dash message displayed 'Breakin Attempted' when I put the key in. There were NO signs of break in anywhere and all my glovebox and console stuff was thrown onto the passenger and drivers seat. No scrathes anywhere on windows, etc. How did they get in? The security system was enabled, by locking the car when we got out, which also gave the 'Breakin Attempted' message - would not have got that had the car not been locked when we left it. A local policeman told me crooks have cellphone enabled frequencies that can at times trip car door lock systems, but if this was the case, would the car have seen that as an 'attempted breakin' ? I assume if a keyless system was used to unlock the doors, the security system would have been disabled, correct ? VERY PISSED right now and would love to get a hold of who did this, but no damage to the car is evident. Going to Chevy tomorrow to try to get a few answers on how a break in was done with no obvious window scratches, etc. and the security system logging a breakin. Any ideas, I'd love to hear them. __________________ 1LT; Airaid CAI; Flowmaster American Thunder Axelback; Int Floor Lts; RS Spoiler; Radio Controls; Sequential tail lights; Oil Catch Can; VMAX Throttle Body; MACE plenum spacer; Mace manifold insulator[/I]

08-19-2009, 09:46 PM	#2
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08-19-2009, 09:50 PM	#4
Countach Drives: Future 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 419	sounds like it was a pro, probably wanted to steal the car __________________ 2LT/RS Auto with IO interior 1100 - 7/12/09 - NMGJKP 2000 - 7/20/09 - Order Accepted By GM 2500 - 7/22/09 - Order Preferenced 3000 - 7/23/09 - Order Accepted by Production Control TPW 8/17/09 3100 - 8/5/09 - Order Available to Sequence 3300 - 8/5/09 - Order Scheduled for Production 3400 - 8/12/09 - Order Broadcast 3800 - 8/19/09 - Order Produced 2G1FC1EV6A9137780 4200 - 8/20/09 - Order Shipped 5000 - 8/27/09 - Delivered to Dealer 6000 - 8/27/09 - Home

08-19-2009, 10:42 PM	#8
Andro NOICE!!! ™ Drives: Force Fed 427 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GOT BOOST? Posts: 5,214 View My Garage	__________________

08-19-2009, 10:55 PM	#11
Paperer Ragin' Cajun Drives: '02 Camaro SS - '10 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas/Oklahoma Posts: 1,166 View My Garage	I had Low Jack installed, that way if the car is stolen, it can be quickly located. Does the car say theft attempted when the alarm goes off? And if someone were really trying to break in, wouldn't the car's alarm be going off until the battery died? My 4th gens alarm would go off when a loud thunder would happen or a car or truck revved up loud and stop after a few honks. But when you would lock the door and unlock it from the inside, the alarm would go off until I deactivated it. I would say something just disturbed the car? Could have been someone breaking in or getting too close and bumped it, or a loud noise vibrated the whole car. I don't know, keep us updated! __________________

08-19-2009, 09:47 PM	#3
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	Wow, sorry to hear it. At least they were careful and did not damage anything. I have heard that some people have scanners that can pickup your code when you leave your car and hit your arm button. For this reason Viper and other alarms code jump.

08-19-2009, 09:50 PM	#5
chrisgalles TEXAS FIGHT! Drives: Awesome Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Longview, Tx Posts: 1,226	This is the reason I plan on getting an aftermarket alarm like Viper or Autopage.

08-19-2009, 09:51 PM	#6
geminidreams Drives: ABM 2LT / RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 2,391	Thats sucks, yeah alarm might be a good idea.

08-19-2009, 10:48 PM	#9
WadeWilson How U Doin? Drives: 2014 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Californication Posts: 24,156 View My Garage	Sucks dude but at least you have your car and it was not harmed. Stupid people make me not want to park anywhere in public.

08-19-2009, 11:03 PM	#12
calflan Drives: 1LT; IBM; 6 Spd Manual Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heath, Tx. Posts: 499	After closer inspection, found the drivers side door lock on the handle ripped open. It's busted up and twisted in the handle. I did'nt notice when I used the handle getting in, but in the garage, just found it. Pricks. __________________ 1LT; Airaid CAI; Flowmaster American Thunder Axelback; Int Floor Lts; RS Spoiler; Radio Controls; Sequential tail lights; Oil Catch Can; VMAX Throttle Body; MACE plenum spacer; Mace manifold insulator[/I]

08-19-2009, 11:06 PM	#13
Paperer Ragin' Cajun Drives: '02 Camaro SS - '10 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas/Oklahoma Posts: 1,166 View My Garage	Dang man that sucks. Someone stole my brother's old GMC Sierra a few years back. They messed up both door handles like that breaking into it. Then broke the steering column and used a screw driver to start it. So insurance covers that right? __________________

08-19-2009, 11:13 PM	#14
xxbrankxx Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Anyplace, USA Posts: 252 View My Garage	SOB...at least it wasn't a smash n grab... Really nervous about leaving my iPod connected to the USB port in the armrest...Can't have anything nice... __________________

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