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Jul 30, 2006 | 08:02 PM

#76

ururk

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From: MI, USA, Earth

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayde

There is a chip in the wallet key. We have taken one apart to see. I have seen it with my own eyes!!

I was at a locksmith having them re-build a Chrysler lock tumbler (actually cheaper than new OR going to a junkyard and re-keying), and asked if thy could make me a key for the MINI - the guy took a device and "wanded" my plastic valet key. Sure enough, it beeped, and was a chipset they couldn't get for me.

Jul 30, 2006 | 08:11 PM

#77

HaveBulldogWillTravel

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From: Chesapeake, VA

I hope for you that they don't find it...You likely wouldn't

want it back if it's been stripped or even just "joy-ridden" for 3 or more weeks. Sorry for your loss and I hope it all works out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by attitudeoflife

To all who have joined the Skeptic Club. Thanks for the support(NOT)

!! Just because I do not post anything on the site does not mean I am not a fellow motorer and do not search the site every night for useful information. I have been a member since Feb of 2006. I just dont post alot!!
To all who have mourned my loss with me, Thank you for your condolences for they are much appreciated!!! Well my news is to report no news!! My mini is still missing in action and I am still driving the monster pontiac G6. My insurace agent has told me that if they do not find the car by august 14 they will pay it off. I went to mini this weekend and talked to a motoring advisor about a new one, she showed me what was comming in on the boat and I put a refundable deposit on a MCSCa Hot orange with blue top. Only time will tell!! At least I do not have to be without a mini for too long!!

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Jul 30, 2006 | 08:18 PM

#78

GBMiniGirl

Coordinator :: Houston MINI Motoring Society

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From: Katy, TX

Sorry to hear they still haven't found your MINI. But good to hear you're probably getting a new one. Do yourself a favour and get the dealer-offered LOJACK this time!

Jul 30, 2006 | 09:31 PM

#79

paulo500

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From: Toronto, Canada

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBMiniGirl

Sorry to hear they still haven't found your MINI. But good to hear you're probably getting a new one. Do yourself a favour and get the dealer-offered LOJACK this time!

Agreed.
Also some insurance companies offer discounts if your vehicle is equipped with a tracking device. (atleast here in Canada they do anyway.)

Jul 31, 2006 | 10:05 AM

#80

ururk

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From: MI, USA, Earth

Caught this article today on the web... don't know how applicable to MINIs it is:

http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/14.08/carkey_pr.html

Jul 31, 2006 | 11:03 AM

#81

Mini Mizer

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From: Las Vegas

has anyone tried to hardwire a kill switch to the electronic fuel pump and hide it somewhere? The ignition could still be hot-wired but the car would very quickly run out of gas. (in your driveway, or parking lot)

thoughts on this?

Jul 31, 2006 | 12:11 PM

#82

bamatt

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From: Overthemountain, AL

Sorry for any negative posts you got attitudeoflife. Sometimes I just don't get some NAMers

tudes but anywho I really hope you recover your Mini or that you are able to replace it at minimal cost to you

Keep us posted.

Jul 31, 2006 | 12:49 PM

#83

Gromit801

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From: West French Camp, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mini Mizer

I've actually done that to my MGB. I have a small microswitch hidden that I can quicky tap, and there's no power to the fuel pump.

Be careful doing this in a car that's fuel injected though! They don't like fuel starvation!

Jul 31, 2006 | 07:45 PM

#84

moreorless

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From: A pile of sawdust

Quote:

Originally Posted by attitudeoflife

To all who have joined the Skeptic Club. Thanks for the support(NOT)

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Ok, I admit it.....I'm a punk....I take back my BS call....sure hope they don't find your car.....now I gotta do my penance......
I will not post for three days....
I will not post for three days....
I will not post for three days....
I will.........(oh this is very hard).....for three days....

Jul 31, 2006 | 07:57 PM

#85

MINIclo

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From: Weeblegabber West (aka WLA)

Quote:

Originally Posted by moreorless

How about let's all remember to welcome a newbie, whether they are making a happily breathless first post about their new baby, or whether they have been devastated, and have come to us for support?

Jul 31, 2006 | 08:13 PM

#86

hudmg0kw

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From: Glasgow, KY

moreorlessQuote:
OK, I admit it.....I'm a punk....I take back my BS call....sure hope they don't find your car.....now I gotta do my penance......
I will not post for three days....
I will not post for three days....
I will not post for three days....
I will.........(oh this is very hard).....for three days....

Realizing you have a problem is half the battle but three (3) full days?

Just kidding. Thanks for confirming most people, posting on this site, are open minded.

attitudeoflife, sorry to hear about what happened and hope your situation turns out well. Keep us posted.