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Snyprwlf47 · 02-28-2009, 02:20 PM

You guys don't have to worry about anybody hot wiring the Yaris. It has a key sensor in the ECU that requires there to be a real key in the ignition!! YAY ^-^

YarisPR · 02-28-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Snyprwlf47

You guys don't have to worry about anybody hot wiring the Yaris. It has a key sensor in the ECU that requires there to be a real key in the ignition!! YAY ^-^

You should chek how european cars get stolen..... there's nothing safe

CrazedEpidemic · 03-03-2009, 08:30 AM

I know in FL over the summer small fuel efficient cars were always getting stolen because they were in high demand.

elmo · 03-03-2009, 10:32 AM

it would be hard to hide my car i have the ONLY one ( that i know of) in the town i live

Snyprwlf47 · 03-03-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by elmo

it would be hard to hide my car i have the ONLY one ( that i know of) in the town i live

Im sure there are so many Yari around here with racing stripes and a c-one bumper^-^

Uncle Yaris · 04-04-2009, 08:27 PM

Seems to me that the Yaris immobilizer is pretty effective. The injectors won't inject and the sparkplugs won't spark unless the chipped key is in the ignition. I suppose that a thief could use a tow truck or flatbed to simply haul the car away, or they could stick a gun in my ribs and steal the key, but they're not going to just hop in and start it up with a screwdriver, which is the typical drug addict car thief method around here.

Ferret_san · 04-04-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Yaris

....which is the typical drug addict car thief method around here.

What... No car jackings at red lights ?

firebob · 04-04-2009, 10:21 PM

I got locked out one time and asked the lady at the Marriott who would be a good one to call. She called there fixit man on the radio and he had it open in 2 minutes. He used an S shaped rod and a wedge. He went in one side of the glass and back up the other side to hit the button. It took 5 minutes to get it back out with out messing up the inside window seal.

I have been in a few places I have wanted to take my stealies with me so my car would be there in the morning. I would win the Yaris redneck award for that I’m sure.

I do have a steering wheel and brake club but only use it if others around me have something on. If you have the only club then you stick out and become a challenge for someone.

I did get my windows etched and the warning sticker for it and got low jack installed. The difference in our insurance makes it worth it for us.

02-28-2009, 02:20 PM	#1
Snyprwlf47 The Martian Drives: 07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cannelton, WV Posts: 208	You guys don't have to worry about anybody hot wiring the Yaris. It has a key sensor in the ECU that requires there to be a real key in the ignition!! YAY ^-^ __________________ "The lead car is absolutely unique, except for the one behind it which is identical." – F1 commentator Murray Walker.

04-04-2009, 10:21 PM	#8
firebob Drives: 09 yaris Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 236	I got locked out one time and asked the lady at the Marriott who would be a good one to call. She called there fixit man on the radio and he had it open in 2 minutes. He used an S shaped rod and a wedge. He went in one side of the glass and back up the other side to hit the button. It took 5 minutes to get it back out with out messing up the inside window seal. I have been in a few places I have wanted to take my stealies with me so my car would be there in the morning. I would win the Yaris redneck award for that I’m sure. I do have a steering wheel and brake club but only use it if others around me have something on. If you have the only club then you stick out and become a challenge for someone. I did get my windows etched and the warning sticker for it and got low jack installed. The difference in our insurance makes it worth it for us. __________________ 09, 3 door lift back, auto. I live on the road with my wife. We travel as needed for our work and drive up to 4,500 miles in a bad week.

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03-03-2009, 08:30 AM	#3
CrazedEpidemic Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 42	I know in FL over the summer small fuel efficient cars were always getting stolen because they were in high demand.

03-03-2009, 10:32 AM	#4
elmo WFO Drives: 2008 hb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: E. Tennessee Posts: 190	it would be hard to hide my car i have the ONLY one ( that i know of) in the town i live

04-04-2009, 08:27 PM	#6
Uncle Yaris Drives: 2008 Yaris 5-door Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: White Rock, BC CANADA Posts: 5	Seems to me that the Yaris immobilizer is pretty effective. The injectors won't inject and the sparkplugs won't spark unless the chipped key is in the ignition. I suppose that a thief could use a tow truck or flatbed to simply haul the car away, or they could stick a gun in my ribs and steal the key, but they're not going to just hop in and start it up with a screwdriver, which is the typical drug addict car thief method around here.