Hey all,
wanted to let the forum that my truck got broken into last night with the intent of theft. This group broke in by breaking the back passenger window and letting themselves in. They tried to use an ODB port / electronic key to start and take the truck. Having the IGLA Alarm stopped this theft dead in its tracks. I was very fortunate that they did no damage to the inside of the truck, or the outside. Other than a broken window its just my pride and the discomfort of knowing my truck was targeted.
So, my truck is at a Dealership getting a good once over and a new window.
2 Big Lessons here.
A. Have a TRX….IGLA in a big city is a MUST HAVE. Without it, it’s just a matter of time before someone or a group will try to take it.
** there were 3, yes THREE…..other TRX’s in the service line with the exact same problem getting fixed. All had a windows broken and were damaged during a theft attempt. I will be sending Letters to management Stellantis regarding the utter lack of theft protection.
B. IGLA Alarm alone will most likely prevent the theft but not prevent the initial break in or damage. Having something like Compustar/Drone or an alarm with shock and glass break sensors Or the like is a necessity as well.
I consider myself lucky that more damage was not done. These guys got spooked and ran before they could do more. Clearly they wanted the truck and nothing inside. I will be fixing this with a massive overkill of security cameras and sensors located all over the place. I was a bit cheap and spent only $1200 on the IGLA Alarm. IGLA paid for itself but had I had cameras etc. I could have had something more that May have led police to catch these clowns.
Lastly, they left the ODM Port device that they tried to use to start the truck behind. Im going to lick my wounds tonight but should have my truck back tomorrow. I’m going make this thing like Kitt in knight rider with so much security It’s comical. Protect your ****…..worked hard for this and I’m not going give it up easily.
