IS IT TRUE?
#1
03-16-2008, 03:00 AM
IS IT TRUE?
I have read elsewhere that about 10 different keys will open any truck.
I read that a driver was robbed in the middle of night while sleeping. (heavy sleeper I guess) If that is true that all a person would need to do is look at the model of your truck and have a ring of 5-10 keys to get in, that would be a safety issue. Info.? Thoughts?
#3
03-16-2008, 03:47 AM
not sure about k/w, pb, or international, i know it holds true for the older freightshakers, I think the newer ones have changed that but since I've never had an 08 I can't tell you. as far as the volvos, no. the keys are laser cut.
#4
03-16-2008, 04:05 AM
The Volvo keys are laser cut, but there's still a chance that someone else out there (esp with your company) will have the same key. Our company just bought 3 2005 Volvo's from Knight. All three have the same key. The same happened with our previous purchase of 4 Columbia's from NFI - all 4 use the same key.
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#5
03-16-2008, 04:12 AM
The older tumblers are the easiest, and as mentioned, a good thief could fiddle through a handful of keys and find one that works.
I've lost my gas cap key, and tried a number of spare keys and found one that works. I locked myself out of my crown vic police interceptor, which had a good lock set, and jimmy barred it open. Tow truck drivers are pretty good and opening a locked vehicle.
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#6
03-16-2008, 06:47 AM
Any good lockpicker will be inside any vehicle within seconds. Laser cut or not, they can get in by going and getting the same cut key from the dealer if they know the right people. Who needs a key or pick when you can simply knock the window out and be in just as quick??
#9
03-16-2008, 01:51 PM
the company i work for runs three transfer trucks (90 & 97 Pete and a 94 KW) and i have use my key to open both of the other trucks. It can take some time and alot of giggling but it can be done.
#10
03-16-2008, 04:44 PM
About 2 years ago I was renting a Freightliner and locked my keys inside in OKC. My GMC Envoy key fit the lock and opened the door!
The best way is to do what I did and get a killer pug.
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