Theft risk of Nav systems?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by mvl_groups_user, Aug 30, 2005.

  1. I just bought an 05 Accord w nav. How concerned should I be about a
    breakin and theft of the Nav system? (may affect what insurance
    deductible I choose)

    Are they easily reinstallable on other vehicles, or is it so hard or
    model-specific that the theft demand is low?

    -MVL
     
    mvl_groups_user, Aug 30, 2005
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  2. mvl_groups_user

    chip Guest

    they would have to take the navi screen, the wiring and the navi unit
    in the trunk and the gps antenna, not real likely in my opinion.
    Chip
     
    chip, Aug 30, 2005
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  3. mvl_groups_user

    Jim Yanik Guest

    Well,they steal ECUs,they steal entire engine/transaxles,and they steal HID
    light systems from other brands of cars(Toyotas),so IMO,it's not such a
    stretch to imagine that they may steal Nav systems or components of them.
    Same goes for DVD systems.

    Nav systems are new enough that there is not much of a track record of
    their thefts,if any.

    Call a couple of dealer's parts departments,and ask if there's been a
    demand for replacements due to thefts.They oughta know.
     
    Jim Yanik, Aug 30, 2005
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  4. It's Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada, so I can't phone any dealers
    to ask exactly what SIZE the eight bolts on the Gen 1 propeller shaft
    are.

    I haven't looked close, but I'm guessing 10 mm or 12 mm. I may be able
    to buy a socket at NAPA today, but it's a long drive into the city, and
    I can't take the car with me . . .

    Anybody had theirs apart??

    'Curly'
     
    'Curly Q. Links', Oct 10, 2005
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  5. mvl_groups_user

    chip Guest


    I'm guessing crv or pilot for propeller shaft. if that's the case
    they are 10mm 12pt.
    Chip
     
    chip, Oct 11, 2005
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  6. -----------------------------------------

    Sorry for the lack of info,

    It's for a 2000 CR-v, and the shop manual says 12 point. I actually
    wrote it 12 point, then changed it to 16 point 'cuz I thought i read it
    wrong.:-(.

    The propeller shaft on a CR-v runs to the back differential to provide
    power if the front wheels start to slip. If I dismantle it, I wonder
    what lube i should re-smear on the splines ? ?
     
    'Curly Q. Links', Oct 11, 2005
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