They tried to steal my H2

[fnfal308]

Went to Kroger's about 3pm yesterday and came out found the steering column ripped apart and the passenger door lock knocked in. Very crowded parking lot and they still did it. I believe they hit several others there also as I heard an alarm going off walking in and one walking out - did not think anything of it in this area.

Don't know what stopped them from taking mine. They were at the point of turning the ignition lock - it is broke - it was hit with a screwdriver and hammer. I believe the alarm system in these vehicles are near worthless... (05 H2 Lux).

Anyway, I found the lock cylinder on Amazon for about $30. Mine is a factory H2 key, so should I get the passlock bypass also?

BTW - now I have no locks on the doors. I'll likely just put metal plates behind the holes with solid grommets. Never used them anyway.

Is there a wire that works well for having a starter disconnect under the dash or should I get a Viper alarm? I don't mind buying a Viper as I want one anyway, but Viper has the most confusing descriptions of products I have ever seen. It seems they just add in remote start and use the OEM worthless alarm system.

Also, does anyone know where I can get the plastic piece under the column from the lock to the blinker switch? They took that with them for some reason?

Thanks everyone. Been a bad day even before this happened. But they took nothing else, didn't even see/take the Ruger LCP

 

[3Hummers]

Sorry for the damage but glad they didn't get the truck. Can't answer your questions but there is a guy parting out an H2. He might have the interior piece you need.

 

[fnfal308]

Thanks, I looked at several posts and searched. So I posted a WTB. Looking like about $100 to $250 total to fix as long as the receptacle for the ignition lock is not damaged from the hit to the lock. I can still start it with the key.

Ignition Lock = $51 (at OReillys)
Door Locks =$150 (may not replace, also at OReillys)
Column cover =$50ish

I have been looking around. The plastic piece behind the lock may be broke in the ignition.

 

[BeastOfaTruck]

Man! That completely sucks. Sorry to hear about the break in. Were you able to find the pieces pretty easy?

 

[Big2dabank]

That really blows, but at least they didn't get your H2. It could have been taken and trashed, so you ended up on the better side of that deal even though you had some damage. Goo luck finding the parts, it shouldn't be to difficult.

 

[Renagade132]

I have the C3 Hybrid 2 alarm system that includes a cell phone app that tracks exactly where my truck is parked based with a GPS locator. It also allows me to lock, unlock, and auto start my truck from my iPhone.

 

[fnfal308]

So far only $50 for the ignition cylinder lock. I got the steering column covers from someone on another forum. He graciously sent them for free to help out.

I looked at the alarms available but I just can't figure out what to buy. The specs do not clearly say "this is what this alarm will do..."

 

[twinmill28]

I've got to follow my service advisors input for putting an alarm in---don't. He said every HUMMER they'd ever taken in on trade got it's aftermarket alarm removed as the service department dealt with more electrical issues caused by alarm systems than they were worth.

Put billet door handle surrounds (you can find them in black) in place of the factory plastic ones; this will help prevent thieves from the easiest way into your truck--busting through that plastic.

Of course, I also highly recommend staying out of crack houses (uh, I mean "Kroegers") as well, those neighborhoods are guaranteed to get your junk stolen......

 

[Renagade132]

Twinmill28, that's good advise, I actually saw the billet door surrounds recently, and I think I want to do that I in the near future as well. Stay away from crack houses...gotcha.