Theft Concerns Looking for advice.

[Mjmi69]

Thank God we carry guns in NC and just shoot them.

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[Todkavonic]

Yes you are lucky. Up here in Wisconsin we carry those foam cheesehead things. The perps just look at us and laugh. Then they give us wedgies. But not atomic wedgies, thank God. That’s more of a New Mexico thing.

 

[Capt-Zoom]

They have made locking hood latches in the past. Also if you are worried about the jeep itself getting stolen add a hidden toggle switch that disables the vehicle. I do that on my cycles and it is popular mod on the challenger for resetting the ecu driver adaptives.

 

[Jo's Jeep]

Sorry the Mopar JL pn is 82215137. (Available for preorder on Quadratec). Doesn’t ship unl December.

Can confirm the Mopar PN. I ordered mine the day I bought our Jeep. Still waiting for them but it will be keyable to the FOB like the Mopar gas cap I have. Nice to have one key for everything I think.

 

[Shooting or Jeeping]

Sad that you have to consider that. I’ve never had to and I feel like I never should. But then again, you’ll get shot in Texas, so there’s a win there.

 

[Yaak392]

Hi all,

I'm a proud owner of a 2018 JL Sahara. I've been wanting to get a Jeep for years and now took the plunge and got one. I did however not consider what I would be using this Jeep for. This car is my primary car and I'll be commuting to work and back most days. I have to leave my car at a public parking lot and take the subway the rest of the way to work. This means I would be leaving my Jeep unattended for 9 to 10 hours in a public lot. What worries me is the fact that just about anyone will be able to open my hood and take the contents from it. What do you guys think I can use to secure my hood? Do you guys face similar issues? If so how did you resolve them? I've looked almost everywhere and I can't find a solution.

Thanks!

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DODGE ANNOUNCES THREE NEW THEFT PROTECTION MEASURES
By DodgeGarage 8/12/2021 9:21 PM Showcase6 min read
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Dodge has developed three new security measures to help protect owners from having their vehicles stolen by thieves. This includes the Enhanced Security Mode, Key Programming Lockdown and the Intrusion Module.
The Enhanced Security Mode allows the owner to enter a 4-digit code to limit engine output to less than 3 horsepower, and it will be available Monday for the 2021 model year Challengers and Chargers. Key Programming Lockdown prevents thieves from programming new keys and it will be available for 2020 and 2021 models as early as October, but the company is committed to having the system in action by January 2022. After the 2020 and 2021 models are handled, Dodge will roll out the same software for 2015 through 2019 model years, with a new year being added every six weeks. As for the Intrusion Module, it senses glass breakage, movement inside the vehicle and vehicle inclination, sounding the alarm if there are any changes. It will be offered for the 2022 model year, standard in cars with the 392 and SRT® Hellcat HEMI® engines and available in V6 and 5.7-liter-powered models.
For those who don’t want to wait for those updated security measures, Mopar® currently offers the Electronic Vehicle Tracking System, which can be purchased and installed into any modern Dodge vehicle.
CHALLENGER AND CHARGER THEFT
If you drive a Dodge Challenger or Charger, you have likely read an article about how the modern Mopar muscle cars have become popular targets of thieves. Some reports have glorified it enough to sound like these are the only vehicles being stolen, when in reality, it is less than two tenths of a percent of all thefts annually. Since 2016, there have been around 6,000 Challengers and Chargers stolen in the United States and while that might sound high, during that same 5-year period, roughly 3.75-million vehicles were stolen across America, as thieves take advantage of vehicles with keyless entry and push-button starting systems.
Although the Challenger and Charger account for less than two tenths of a percent of vehicles stolen over the past 5 years in the United States, the amount of media coverage for models with catchy automotive terms such as “Scat Pack” and “Hellcat” have led to an inordinate number of articles being written about these particular Dodge vehicles being stolen. Naturally, this has created a great deal of anxiety for many modern Mopar muscle car owners, but it has also put pressure on the folks from Dodge to help further protect against vehicle theft.
In seeing the concern from owners, Dodge went to work to devise a series of solutions to help protect your Challenger or Charger from being stolen. We recently had a chance to speak with the Dodge Brand, who shared the details on the new security measures for the modern Mopar muscle cars.
HOW THIEVES STEAL A MODERN DODGE
The Dodge Challenger, Charger and every other modern vehicle with keyless entry and push-button start relies on a key fob system. The key fob communicates via radio frequency with the vehicle whenever you push a button, but it also emits a constant signal that lets the car know that it is near or inside.
Unfortunately, after smashing a window to gain access to the vehicle and its electrical system, thieves use a gadget to program a new key fob. Once this happens, they can unlock the doors, start the car and drive away as though they have your key.
To battle this issue and other forms of theft, Dodge has come up with a trio of solutions for the Challenger and Charger to help stop car thieves in their tracks.
ENHANCED SECURITY MODE
Earlier this year, the Dodge brand announced plans to launch the Enhanced Security Mode, which replaces the standard Valet Mode. When engaged with a 4-digit code in the radio head unit, this software keeps the engine at idle speed, limiting the output to just 2.8 horsepower. With less than 3 horsepower, thieves won’t be able to take off with the car even if they have a key.
This solution will officially become available on Monday, August 16 for the 2021 Challengers and Chargers with either the 392-cubic inch or supercharged SRT Hellcat HEMI engines. The Enhanced Security Mode is installed by a simple dealer reflash and it is free to owners. This is also reversible, in case you decide that you want the original Valet Mode back.
This measure prevents a thief from making a speedy getaway in your car, but it doesn’t stop them in their tracks. That is why Dodge has developed two other, more aggressive options for Challenger and Charger owners who want to make sure that no one creates a new key in an effort to steal their beloved Mopar muscle car.
KEY PROGRAMMING LOCKDOWN
As mentioned above, the high tech thieves access the vehicle’s electrical system to program a new key. To put a stop to this, Dodge has developed the Key Programming Lockdown. As the name suggests, this locks the in-car portion of the key system, preventing thieves from creating a new key fob while allowing owners to retain all normal functions, which sounds like the perfect means of making these cars more secure.
There is only one downside to the Key Programming Lockdown. The same process is also what the dealership uses to make new keys for your Challenger or Charger, so if you have the lockdown performed, you will no longer be able to have a new key made unless you buy a new module. The module lists for $159, so if you lose all of your keys, you will need to buy new keys and a new module before having the key reprogrammed.
Dodge is aware that not being able to reprogram new keys can prove to be a headache down the road, so when owners take their Challenger or Charger in to have this software installed via a reflash of the computer system, they can also opt to have up to 2 keys made at a discounted rate.
The company is committed to having the Key Programming Lockdown available by January 2022, but the brand explained that they are targeting October 2021 for the initial rollout. At first, this solution will only be offered for 2020 and 2021 model year vehicles, but after the initial rollout, Dodge plans to release the software update approximately every six weeks to support an additional model year. This will continue back to the 2015 model year and it will be available for all Challengers and Chargers, regardless of the engine.
Finally, while this solution is currently being developed for the Challenger and Charger, the Dodge team recognizes the demand for increased security for Durango owners. The company plans to announce the Key Programming Lockdown for the roomy SUV in the near future.
INTRUSION MODULE
The last new security system that Dodge has developed is the Intrusion Module, which will be offered for the 2022 model year Challenger and Charger. Standard on Scat Pack and SRT Hellcat models while being optional on SXT, GT and R/T models, the Intrusion Module will detect a window being broken or anything moving inside the vehicle while also incorporating an inclination sensor. If someone breaks a window, reaches in through an open window or tries to tow the car away, the alarm is activated in a similar fashion to many popular aftermarket alarm systems.
This measure can be deactivated via the radio head unit in the event that you park the car with people inside, or if you are hauling your Challenger or Charger somewhere in a trailer.
When you pair the Intrusion Module with the Key Programming Lockdown, thieves will not be able to create a new key, nor will they be able to break in or tow away a Dodge Challenger or Charger without the alarm blaring.
In summary, if you have a 2021 Challenger or Charger, you can upgrade to the Enhanced Security Mode starting on Monday. If you have a 2020 or 2021 model, you could be able to add the Key Programming Lockdown system as soon as October and if you own one of the muscle cars from 2015 through 2019, that system could be available early next year. If you buy a 2022 model, it will come with the Intrusion Module as either a standard or optional feature.
MOPAR ELECTRONIC VEHICLE TRACKING SYSTEM
If you want a tighter security system right away, Mopar offers their Electronic Vehicle Tracking System or EVTS. This system costs $495 and offers far more elaborate tracking services than the standard UConnect® Guardian system. It cannot be disabled through the UConnect system and it includes features like geofencing, so you can monitor your vehicle’s movement when someone else is driving it. This system doesn’t prevent someone from stealing your Dodge, but if it does disappear, the Mopar EVTS provides live tracking services through Guidepoint Systems.
The Mopar Electronic Vehicle Tracking System isn’t model-specific, so you can have it installed and keep tabs on any modern Dodge vehicle.
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[Eischman]

Yes you are lucky. Up here in Wisconsin we carry those foam cheesehead things. The perps just look at us and laugh. Then they give us wedgies. But not atomic wedgies, thank God. That’s more of a New Mexico thing.

I'm in Wisconsin and put up more of a fight, small club in the back seat and XDM .40cal!

 

[Heimkehr]

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I'd counsel avoiding all products that continue to use a tubular cylinder lock.

Their documented weakness is the fact that they can be picked (opened) with the plastic barrel of a pen. This caused no end of grief for Kryptonite some years back, forcing a nationwide recall. Coincidentally, I received a new motorcycle disc lock as part of said recall.

Here's another example.

Better safe than sorry.

 

[CT_LFC]

Sad that you have to consider that. I’ve never had to and I feel like I never should. But then again, you’ll get shot in Texas, so there’s a win there.

When you see the OP is in Los Angeles it then makes sense.

In another "theft concern" thread recently another poster from LA said he had to lock his kid's car seat with a cable and padlock.

What a nice place to live it must be.

 

[viper88]

Buy a BOLT hood lock and be done with it. It is automatically keyed to your fob without a locksmith and takes about 30 minutes to install. It's a better option then the Mopar hood lock and cheaper. All for about $100 shipped.

 

[Killed by Death]

I got the Bolt hood lock. Works great and looks good.

https://www.amazon.com/Bolt-7032303...t=&hvlocphy=9009899&hvtargid=pla-846720169381

 

[Jerpy]

What a nice place to live it must be.

Oh, do shut up. Nobody is going out of their way to vacation in Connecticut.

 

[TX_Ovrlnd]

Oh, do shut up. Nobody is going out of their way to vacation in Connecticut.

Cali has beautiful weather and food but most of the people suck. Connecticut is very beautiful when it isn't covered in snow, but the food isn't all that great and only some of the people suck. I would never choose to live in Cali again lol.

 

[Wjsan]

Back in the 70’s in NYC my dad used a chain and a padlock to keep his battery safe still came out one day and saw a guy under the car trying to remove it. Yelled out loud enough “Dad get your gun” and they took off. My Dad being A cop took off after them and found them one block down under someone else’s car. He arrested them both. Morons.

 

[Ratbert]

Buy a BOLT hood lock and be done with it. It is automatically keyed to your fob without a locksmith and takes about 30 minutes to install. It's a better option then the Mopar hood lock and cheaper. All for about $100 shipped.

Can that be installed if you have the front camera?

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