Jimmy Jammers - The down side
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Mountain Pass
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Jimmy Jammers - The down side
So a while back I installed Jimmy Jammers on all my doors. I replaced the drivers door lock with the Jimmy Jammers kit and all went well.
Yesterday for some reason after being parked at the airport for a week my battery was dead. Guess what... No door lock, I can't get in my truck to open the hood.
I ended up calling AAA to get a lockout service and a jump start.
To make sure this never happens again I am installing a jump start port like you see on tow trucks. If it happens again I can plug in the cables, attach them to a battery or other vehicle and power up the truck so I can get inside.
Just sharing an experience so someone else doesn't have too.
Yesterday for some reason after being parked at the airport for a week my battery was dead. Guess what... No door lock, I can't get in my truck to open the hood.
I ended up calling AAA to get a lockout service and a jump start.
To make sure this never happens again I am installing a jump start port like you see on tow trucks. If it happens again I can plug in the cables, attach them to a battery or other vehicle and power up the truck so I can get inside.
Just sharing an experience so someone else doesn't have too.
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Both of us did yes. Tah is a weak point on these trucks, They grab the lock cylinder with channel locks and twist it to unlock the door.
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So a while back I installed Jimmy Jammers on all my doors. I replaced the drivers door lock with the Jimmy Jammers kit and all went well.
Yesterday for some reason after being parked at the airport for a week my battery was dead. Guess what... No door lock, I can't get in my truck to open the hood.
I ended up calling AAA to get a lockout service and a jump start.
To make sure this never happens again I am installing a jump start port like you see on tow trucks. If it happens again I can plug in the cables, attach them to a battery or other vehicle and power up the truck so I can get inside.
Just sharing an experience so someone else doesn't have too.
Yesterday for some reason after being parked at the airport for a week my battery was dead. Guess what... No door lock, I can't get in my truck to open the hood.
I ended up calling AAA to get a lockout service and a jump start.
To make sure this never happens again I am installing a jump start port like you see on tow trucks. If it happens again I can plug in the cables, attach them to a battery or other vehicle and power up the truck so I can get inside.
Just sharing an experience so someone else doesn't have too.
The quick connect jumper cables as referred to above seem to be a logical solution provided one has accessible storage to the cable/clamp section outside of the cab if and when needed. That stated, I suppose one could tie-wrap them securely onto the chassis/frame somewhere underneath the truck if desired. Will need to look into this myself as I too have the lock cyl, removed and jammer plates in my doors.(after previous theft attempt)
Maybe something like these, mounted in an inconspicuous location under the front bumper in inside a front wheel-well
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/q...stionsanswers/
Again, thanks for sharing....will be interesting to see what others here in the FTE forum have done in terms of being able to jump power to primary battery or to the starter motor, etc.
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Another thing to think of the downside of removing lock cylinder, is if lock motor goes like it did in my 14 , never get in without breaking a window. Only reason been so hesitant to do that mod
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Hell, if that ever happens I'll just have to find another thief like the one that broke into my truck the first time and ask him to bring his hammer. Bottom line is FORD needs to come forward with a better solution in terms of its door lock and handle design but of course that does little to nothing for us current model owners. The fact that anyone with channel locks can get into one of these trucks in <2 mins. says a lot in terms of the prevailing cylinder lock design.
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As I stated "I replaced the drivers door lock with the Jimmy Jammers kit and all went well."
That is the whole idea with Jimmy Jammers kit. You remove the lock cylinder as it is they easiest way to break into your truck and the #1 way it is done.
That is the whole idea with Jimmy Jammers kit. You remove the lock cylinder as it is they easiest way to break into your truck and the #1 way it is done.
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As previously asked (above), once you encountered the loss of power and called AAA, how did they manage to get you going?
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Mountain Pass
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Thanks for sharing. Might we ask how AAA was able to gain entry or jump power to the truck while there at the airport parking lot?
He was able to insert a balloon between the back door and chassis at the top corner. By inflating the balloon it pulled the door frame out enough to reach in with a long tool. The tool had a noose at the end, it went around the lock **** on the door. By pulling back on the cable it tightened around the lock **** and he pulled it up.
The quick connect jumper cables as referred to above seem to be a logical solution provided one has accessible storage to the cable/clamp section outside of the cab if and when needed. That stated, I suppose one could tie-wrap them securely onto the chassis/frame somewhere underneath the truck if desired. Will need to look into this myself as I too have the lock cyl, removed and jammer plates in my doors.(after previous theft attempt)
I can keep mine in my bed under the cover. But keep in mind I could not unlock the tailgate either as there is no key lock back there too. The only key lock is in the door and we removed that.
Maybe something like these, mounted in an inconspicuous location under the front bumper in inside a front wheel-well
https://www.amazon.com/Fastronix-Pre...BZZ1TS6TX357TA
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/q...stionsanswers/
Those are good ideas. Make sure you have a ground nearby too.
I have thought about getting a small jump started pack to through in my bed box as well...
Again, thanks for sharing....will be interesting to see what others here in the FTE forum have done in terms of being able to jump power to primary battery or to the starter motor, etc.
He was able to insert a balloon between the back door and chassis at the top corner. By inflating the balloon it pulled the door frame out enough to reach in with a long tool. The tool had a noose at the end, it went around the lock **** on the door. By pulling back on the cable it tightened around the lock **** and he pulled it up.
The quick connect jumper cables as referred to above seem to be a logical solution provided one has accessible storage to the cable/clamp section outside of the cab if and when needed. That stated, I suppose one could tie-wrap them securely onto the chassis/frame somewhere underneath the truck if desired. Will need to look into this myself as I too have the lock cyl, removed and jammer plates in my doors.(after previous theft attempt)
I can keep mine in my bed under the cover. But keep in mind I could not unlock the tailgate either as there is no key lock back there too. The only key lock is in the door and we removed that.
Maybe something like these, mounted in an inconspicuous location under the front bumper in inside a front wheel-well
https://www.amazon.com/Fastronix-Pre...BZZ1TS6TX357TA
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/q...stionsanswers/
Those are good ideas. Make sure you have a ground nearby too.
I have thought about getting a small jump started pack to through in my bed box as well...
Again, thanks for sharing....will be interesting to see what others here in the FTE forum have done in terms of being able to jump power to primary battery or to the starter motor, etc.
I know it would be under warranty but I just do not have time to make an appointment and travel to the dealer in the next few weeks and can't be without the truck.
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He was able to insert a balloon between the back door and chassis at the top corner. By inflating the balloon it pulled the door frame out enough to reach in with a long tool. The tool had a noose at the end, it went around the lock **** on the door. By pulling back on the cable it tightened around the lock **** and he pulled it up.
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He was able to insert a balloon between the back door and chassis at the top corner. By inflating the balloon it pulled the door frame out enough to reach in with a long tool. The tool had a noose at the end, it went around the lock **** on the door. By pulling back on the cable it tightened around the lock **** and he pulled it up.
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FWIW...anyone with a Boss snow plow, or similar type where the plow pump sits on the removable plow frame, will have an externally accessible battery connection point.
Edit: the battery connection will likely pass thru a relay, so you'd have to run an external control wire too.
Edit: the battery connection will likely pass thru a relay, so you'd have to run an external control wire too.