Replace driver door handle with No Key Handle
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Replace driver door handle with No Key Handle
I had my '09 F-150 Super Crew lock punched out on driver side door. To prevent this from happening again, I am replacing that handle with a handle for the rear door that has NO lock. I will no longer have key access to the truck. I am also ordering a spare remote. Is there anything I should consider before following through with this decision? Any reason why I shouldn't do this? Is this a common thing to do?
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Great question (I clarified it a little).
Rather than replace the handle, how 'bout installing these?
Jimmi Jammer Passive Truck, Car and SUV Security
Rather than replace the handle, how 'bout installing these?
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A keypad doesn't buy you much if the truck battery is dead - no juice for the power locks.
By the way, the correct answer is "an adapter to power the truck through the trailer connector". I know a guy who has built and tested this - he's had his Super Duty punched more than once so he removed all of the key locks.
However, you want to have this adapter built and tested *before* you need it.
By the way, the correct answer is "an adapter to power the truck through the trailer connector". I know a guy who has built and tested this - he's had his Super Duty punched more than once so he removed all of the key locks.
However, you want to have this adapter built and tested *before* you need it.
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Thanks for the replies gentlemen. Yes, I considered the loss of power issue however calling my locksmith to get in my truck is a whole lot cheaper than replacing the door handle AND lock every time someone punches it. The Jimmy Jammer is a good idea, however I do not keep valuable inside the truck. My intent is to prevent anyone from damaging and attempting to punch the lock. My guess is even if I had a jimmy jammer my handle and lock would still be damaged.
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Even if you removed the lock, the *********s would probably still attempt to pry up the handle to gain access.
Locks are meant to keep honest people honest (and that's about all they do). If low lifes want in, they'll find away (bust the glass).
Locks are meant to keep honest people honest (and that's about all they do). If low lifes want in, they'll find away (bust the glass).
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"Keeping the honest, honest" was a saying that my Grandfather used often. If they want in they have multiple points of entry...like that sliding glass window.
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I had my key hole punched in as well on my 08 F150. I removed the rod that connects to the locking mechinism.. It was about 3" long and just popped in place. Tossed it in the glove box and never looked back. I used my key fob and doorless key pad the rest of the time with no battery issues...
I have a 2003 Ford Excursion with a keyless pad and have still not lost battery power to it... My vote is to remove that little arm and continue on...
I Know for a fact that same F150 was hit again a few weeks later... They never got in...
I have a 2003 Ford Excursion with a keyless pad and have still not lost battery power to it... My vote is to remove that little arm and continue on...
I Know for a fact that same F150 was hit again a few weeks later... They never got in...
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Yes if they want to get in then they will however I feel that if they are running around a parking lot and my truck gives them a little hastle then they will move on and it obviously has worked... Not to say NEVER but I have yet to have a power door lock actuator fail in god knows how many vehicals I have owned.. If it does I will make a call.. Mean time I know someone cannot punch my lock and if they want to get in then they will have to try harder which usually means more time and in turn will make them turn to the next truck.. JMO..
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I had my '09 F-150 Super Crew lock punched out on driver side door. To prevent this from happening again, I am replacing that handle with a handle for the rear door that has NO lock. I will no longer have key access to the truck. I am also ordering a spare remote. Is there anything I should consider before following through with this decision? Any reason why I shouldn't do this? Is this a common thing to do?
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I have had to replace the actuators on several of my Fords over the years. A month ago several of our family were in Chicago at one of the hospitals and 3 of the cars were broken into. They didn't bother with the locks. They just broke a window and found what they wanted. Mostly GPS and cell phone chargers and the like. That's one of the reasons I don't use any accessory that sticks to the windshield.