Robbed!! All au fords have major flaws!! - Page 2

poolkeeper · 15-12-2007, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jimt3te50

you can also break into the au by putting a screwdriver or brick through the window- tehr's obviosduly enough people who knwo how to do it and now you can see how easily it can be done, if you are worried about it, do something about it.....

Posting a photo of a door handle that Ford make and claim is an acceptable design is not a "how to' guide

Mods can delete that which they feel is not appropriate- I'm tellking you do somthing about it- a new door handle is about $27 from Ford plus painting and takes 1/2 an hour to fit.......

so your making everyone buy a new handle?
I know theives will get what they wont but, you dont way to show ..everyone.. the lock, makes it soo much easier for thieves...

jimt3te50 · 15-12-2007, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by D1XR2C

so your making everyone buy a new handle?
I know theives will get what they wont but, you dont way to show ..everyone.. the lock, makes it soo much easier for thieves...

That's Ford's handle and that's how it looks- if you ask them there is nothing wrong with it.

I'm not telling anyone to do anything- you do what you want.

poolkeeper · 15-12-2007, 08:41 PM

I just dont get the point of posting the pictures?
This lock for some people is the last line of defence against theives.

Werd. · 15-12-2007, 08:44 PM

I just looked at the pics and have NFI whats wrong with it.

Ah I get it.. I think, and the 4th post gives it away.. What a design.. Ford are wits.

StealthAu · 15-12-2007, 08:51 PM

The idea of showing the handle is not to inform theives how to break into these cars, but to inform owners of a security flaw.

poolkeeper · 15-12-2007, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by stockoau

The idea of showing the handle is not to inform theives how to break into these cars, but to inform owners of a security flaw.

I know its not the idea, but it is.

Laminge · 15-12-2007, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by D1XR2C

I just dont get the point of posting the pictures?
This lock for some people is the last line of defence against theives.

You know what I am glad the pictures have been posted, if that is the design of that pathetic piece of equipment that is the last line of defense then people need to know about it.

Having owned 3 AU's this is the first time I have seen it, and for gods sake its not a "how to". Geesh! anyone can order that part of ebay, dealer, scrap yard.

Each car I have owned has also had an alarm, with a paging system, I look forward to the day.

I laughed at Wasa several years back when he removed the door handle on his AU1 with the key locking mechanism and replaced it with a rear handle, now I know why.

blackers10 · 15-12-2007, 08:58 PM

it is because the plastic tha the bolt that holds the barrel in is useless and would snap with a screwdriver driven threw it if i am looking at it correctly??

SpoolMan · 15-12-2007, 08:59 PM

Handle looks very similar to the VT Commodore which my daughter broke last week...

Mark351 · 15-12-2007, 09:00 PM

I just sold a kit with 2 pre-cut keys, the ignition barrel (which is all metal) and the door barrel, and the plastic part did concern me.

mik · 15-12-2007, 09:11 PM

locks only kep honest people out, anyone who really wants into your car will get in does`nt matter if its a benz or getz.

jimt3te50 · 15-12-2007, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mik

locks only kep honest people out, anyone who really wants into your car will get in does`nt matter if its a benz or getz.

well said

b2tf · 15-12-2007, 09:20 PM

Never good to hear about stuff like this and I hve to admit it looks like a dodgy setup. Ive always been curious about putting a rear handle into the drivers door on the ute, admittedly it was more for looks though as I never use my key to open the door anyway. I do wonder how you would get into the car if the remote failed though.

Nonetheless my ute has a quiktrak alarm system which is always on, plus a few other things I have added (which for obvious reason I wont go into here), so for now I'm reasonably happy with how secure it is.

paule11 · 15-12-2007, 09:27 PM

are bf the same?

protd · 15-12-2007, 09:32 PM

thanks for the pics, i'll be ordering 2 new handles monday...

StealthAu · 15-12-2007, 09:40 PM

why two?

mr302xd · 15-12-2007, 10:19 PM

Im gettin a rear handle on monday afer this, but its been said before if they wanna grab something, theyre just gunna smash and grab. Yes a lockless handle is somewhat a deterant, but thats not gunna stop em i think most of us here know there are other ways to geting into the cars.

Professional theives have already done theyre homework, so we can try and try but if they want it they usually get it.

Frank

LPGUTE · 15-12-2007, 10:20 PM

my house mate got his au broken in at westfield aswell. they took his laptop and it was coverd up

Davo3460 · 15-12-2007, 10:23 PM

why do you people whine so you can break into a BMW easier than a ford you just cant drive it away as with a ford 4 christ sake grow up it,s a hard world

RG · 15-12-2007, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Davo3460

why do you people whine so you can break into a BMW easier than a ford you just cant drive it away as with a ford 4 christ sake grow up it,s a hard world

Yes because we should all accept the fact that some moron steals/ steals stuff from our pride and joy.

Note the slight hint of sarcasm.

Laminge · 15-12-2007, 10:26 PM

Just thinking, if battery goes flat how are you going to get in

StealthAu · 15-12-2007, 10:27 PM

People whine, because scum break into their cars!

buickman · 15-12-2007, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by blackers10

it is because the plastic tha the bolt that holds the barrel in is useless and would snap with a screwdriver driven threw it if i am looking at it correctly??

Your right I had my old AU broken into after only having the car a couple of weeks and some low life did that and stole a melways how desperate.
It was more annoying to buy another door handle and respray it. The fitting of the rear door handle never crossed my mind a great idea. I think they only fixed this problem with the BA. But if a thief wants it bad enough they will smash a window.

StealthAu · 15-12-2007, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

Just thinking, if battery goes flat how are you going to get in

by the looks of the factory handle it would take around 30 seconds to get in and grab what you want, without the noise of smashing glass. There are other ways of getting into your car without breaking anything, but it takes around 5 minutes. I've locked my keys in my car before.

RG · 15-12-2007, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

Just thinking, if battery goes flat how are you going to get in

Backdoor way, same as RACV get in.

mr302xd · 15-12-2007, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Davo3460

why do you people whine so you can break into a BMW easier than a ford you just cant drive it away as with a ford 4 christ sake grow up it,s a hard world

One word......TOOL

Racecraft · 15-12-2007, 10:36 PM

i think you guys are over reacting abit... It wasnt the car that was stolen it was his gear inside it... Security is nothing more than a deterent.. Fitting a new door handle, metal plate etc still wouldn't slow me up any.. I have had over 30 AU's and although I am an 'old hand' at getting into them it isn't rocket science..

True story.. a mate went to the park to have a kick of the footy and lost his keys somewhere on the oval.. Lucky he had a spare, problem being they were inside the car.. I turned up and using nothing more than a branch i ripped from a nearby tree I was in the car in 15 seconds... And I didn't break a thing before you ask :P

**Stav** · 15-12-2007, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jimt3te50

The actual handle assembly for those who have not seen it apart

Guys.you see the securing bolt for the lock?That is the only one.The securing bolt is on plastic.Mine was hit with a screwdriver and jiggled.My door opened straight up.I wanted to keep this off public record.I did not want thieves to see our pathetic locks.Well ford ...so much money spent on a car which doesnt lock. If the mods have a better judgement on my comments going public then please remove this post.

Me tonight am more relaxed than before .I jusr came back from carols with the family..and for a guy whos was near death a few years ago...it can be fixed.

**Stav** · 15-12-2007, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

Just thinking, if battery goes flat how are you going to get in

Thats the only problem.

discus177 · 15-12-2007, 10:50 PM

Davo a bit harsh there don't you think?

It doesnt matter what car it is, someone has obviously worked for what they own inside the car not to mention the car itself. It's completely wrong for some slack *** moron, who can't be stuffed getting off his ***, getting a job, and buying what he desires. What happend to Australianism? And comments like that Davo, i find, un-Australian.

Regards