Failed break in. How far could they have got?

[bigjohnthomas]

That's brilliant allcock it looks just like its part of the van
Love ya xx

[bigjohnthomas]

Bit of chassis black to stop rust stains dribbling down
And .....

[user774]

Alright... funny solutions aside gentlemen,
Has anyone got any info on extending the cables going to the OBD port? I am a plumber/electrician so have the skills and equipment to do this. I can connect cleanly to each of the coloured wires and extend them indefinitely, meaning I can relocate the OBD port to the rear doors if I want. I own the van, it's not a lease or on HP. It's mine.

But the question is: is there a reason those cables shouldn't be cut and extended? Will the longer cables affect the data being sent? Voltage drop/ data corruption/ WARRANTY etc.

I'm sleeping nervously, and moving that unbelievable vulnerability which Ford factory install to be easily accessible is a top priority. Sure, I now have a Hykee lock, but I want the port moved a long way away. I'll put an unconnected UK plug socket behind the OBD flap as a "f*** you" to any potential thief. My number plate was on the list of targets the police found, so I have a good reason to think they'll make a second attempt.

Andy.

[bigjohnthomas]

Belly did something like that he cut the odb plug off and fastened a different type of plug on the it then made a fly lead
For the new weird plug to go to an odb socket
Then stuck the fly lead in his knicker draw until needed

[Cereal Killer]

I think I will stick with the pedal box in addition to the hykee lock. I've got a CatLock fitted too for good measure.

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[Cereal Killer]

Actually, if I can trace the leads back I may just disconnect the OBD. One thing I have just remembered, some one did suggest that as different software on newest vans, those obd software hacks may not now work. But for how long who knows.

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[andz327]

Alright... funny solutions aside gentlemen,
Has anyone got any info on extending the cables going to the OBD port? I am a plumber/electrician so have the skills and equipment to do this. I can connect cleanly to each of the coloured wires and extend them indefinitely, meaning I can relocate the OBD port to the rear doors if I want. I own the van, it's not a lease or on HP. It's mine.

But the question is: is there a reason those cables shouldn't be cut and extended? Will the longer cables affect the data being sent? Voltage drop/ data corruption/ WARRANTY etc.

I'm sleeping nervously, and moving that unbelievable vulnerability which Ford factory install to be easily accessible is a top priority. Sure, I now have a Hykee lock, but I want the port moved a long way away. I'll put an unconnected UK plug socket behind the OBD flap as a "f*** you" to any potential thief. My number plate was on the list of targets the police found, so I have a good reason to think they'll make a second attempt.

Andy.

Big fook off chain through streeing wheel secured under seat

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[ake]

Alright... funny solutions aside gentlemen,
Has anyone got any info on extending the cables going to the OBD port? I am a plumber/electrician so have the skills and equipment to do this. I can connect cleanly to each of the coloured wires and extend them indefinitely, meaning I can relocate the OBD port to the rear doors if I want. I own the van, it's not a lease or on HP. It's mine.

But the question is: is there a reason those cables shouldn't be cut and extended? Will the longer cables affect the data being sent? Voltage drop/ data corruption/ WARRANTY etc.

I'm sleeping nervously, and moving that unbelievable vulnerability which Ford factory install to be easily accessible is a top priority. Sure, I now have a Hykee lock, but I want the port moved a long way away. I'll put an unconnected UK plug socket behind the OBD flap as a "f*** you" to any potential thief. My number plate was on the list of targets the police found, so I have a good reason to think they'll make a second attempt.

Andy.

Any wiring alteration can be held against you in a warranty claim.
Don't extend or cut the wires, just unpick the loom to pull the socket back from where it is and hide it somewhere else. Then fit a dummy socket in the space

[user774]

Any wiring alteration can be held against you in a warranty claim.
Don't extend or cut the wires, just unpick the loom to pull the socket back from where it is and hide it somewhere else. Then fit a dummy socket in the space

Thanks! This is exactly what I suspected. Much appreciated.

Andy.

[dunf]

I got an exact same white OBD port for use as a dummy out of a fiesta at the scrappies for a quid.

[user774]

As I suspected, they came back last night to finish the job.

Only this time they were met by a new Hykee lock and steering wheel lock. So I still have a van.

They took the spare wheel though. I probably should have put that inside, but didn't have time. I can live with that.

Moral of this story? GET A HYKEE. Have it fitted before delivery.

Andy.

[Spinal Tap]

b*stards.

Glad you've still got the van.

[mutley8979]

I had my Connect van broken into the night before last, okay it's a 2008 model so you might expect that Ford security was out of touch.
2 things though, one I can't believe that the audible alarm can be bypassed simply by using a key or a Tibble lock pick and two that this thread is talking about a 2017 vehicle...Ford should be held to ransom for installing shoddy security systems.

For those of you like me who work for themselves having some scumbag take all your tools is a deal breaker, it's hard enough to earn a crust these days with all the cheap foreign unqualified labour undercutting you!

[Mike]

I had my Connect van broken into the night before last............having some scumbag take all your tools is a deal breaker

FFS, when will people learn? If having your tools pinched is a big issue don't leave them in the van overnight. It's not difficult.

I leave most of mine in the van, but it's a few rusty odds n sods that could be replaced for less than £100. I certainly wouldn't leave the expensive bits in there.

[user774]

I had my Connect van broken into the night before last............having some scumbag take all your tools is a deal breaker

FFS, when will people learn? If having your tools pinched is a big issue don't leave them in the van overnight. It's not difficult.

I leave most of mine in the van, but it's a few rusty odds n sods that could be replaced for less than £100. I certainly wouldn't leave the expensive bits in there.

By and large it will depend how busy one is, which trades one does and how many tools one has. I'm multi-skilled so therefore multi-tooled. It would take me an hour at 7am to load and an hour to unload at 6pm. Got 2 kids and a wife who works full time. I have no chance of loading /unloading.