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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 06:08 PM
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Car broken into... won't start..

Ok guys, need your help...

Last night my car ('90 IROC-Z) was broken into, and they attempted to steal it.

They gained access by pulling the passengers side window outward and sliding a hand down to the lock release. Once inside, they broke open the steering colum and attempted to hot-wire it... but failed (thank *** I have a '90 w/ the built in key-chip).

Anyway, the car is totally dead.. no lights or anything, which means the security code has probably been tripped (I did it on accident a year ago and the exact same thing happened, dead car).

Now, my question is... can I unplug the battery to reset the car? Or is it totally shut down cuz of the broken steering colum?

Also, the car is in my dad's name and I just found it was broken into about 10 mins ago, should I call the cops now? or wait for him to get home (within the hour)?

Thanks a ton

-LJ
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 06:27 PM
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Call the cops.....

You dad will have to sign the report.......

When you find out who did it, make sure to take out your anger on them...... it's reliving.......
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 06:31 PM
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Alright, will do...

But I still have the problem of the car not starting...

If I unplug the battery for 30 mins, will that reset it?

-LJ
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 09:19 PM
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Well, I got it towed to the dealer... guess they'll take care of it..

Thanks...

-LJ
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