I do not know. He called me while searching and then freaked out when he found it and then we got off the phone so he could call the cops/insurance/etc. I’ll update when I hear from him again.
It sounds like they did. I’m going to go meet him to see if I can get any codes to know for sure. As of now it starts then dies a few seconds later
He lives on a hill, so it rolled a decent amount. Sounds like they hot wired it and got it to start but then the computer reacts to no chip and shuts down the vehicle. @mrblaine understands the way that works way better than I.
That's basically it. You get several starts, where it will shut down each time, before the PCM is wasted. Better to buy a PCM than a new Jeep. Hopefully, insurance will cover that cost!
I was dissecting an alarm out of my blue jeep and apparently removed something associated with SKIM. Glad I didn't try it too many times before reconnecting the wires if that's the case.
I don't know what they go for now, but I had a buddy who had to buy a PCM a few years ago. Pretty sure he paid around $600 for a very stupid mistake!
PCM isn't wasted, just needs a reboot which is done with the DRB.
Did they jack the ignition key cylinder so they could manipulate the ignition switch with a screwdriver?
I haven’t been to put eyes on it yet but talking to him he said the cylinder is still there but they shoved some sort of shim into the cylinder. His key still works but he said it definitely feels damaged
Likely a flat blade screwdriver with a square shank. Smack it in and then turn the shank with an adjustable wrench to break the internals so it will turn. Probably going to need a new column.
I’ll be by to lay eyes on it tomorrow. I’ll post updates on what they used. He said they ditched their tools in the rig so I’ll see what I can see.
Typically, they jack the cylinder, turn it to unlock the steering wheel and get it out of park if it is an auto. Then they give it a little push to get it away from the house so the owner doesn't hear them starting it. Without the SKIM, it would be long gone.
Yeah. The thieves in my neck of the woods would rather jack the cylinder than cut and replace the top.
