Missing Key Hole Cover? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Mrpolarbear · 08-08-2014, 08:24 AM

Got home this morning, noticed this was missing when I got out. Was quite dark when I got in my car, could have been missing before I left (theft attempt?), anyone seen this fall off without being forced? I did leave my gym bag on the passenger seat in a sketchy neighborhood, not the best idea.

About 19k on the car, probably call the dealer later this morning.

Thanks,
Tom

GotBRZ1691 · 08-08-2014, 09:06 AM

The metal looks a little messed up. Is it just me or is the metal ring around the key entrance slot elongated towards the bottom? and dinged all around? Maybe thats how it comes but we don't see it, doubtful.

My bet would be someone tried to break in. Popped the cap off, then drive to hammer something into the barrel.

Just like that top gear episode were they buy used bmw convertibles

Mrpolarbear · 08-08-2014, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by GotBRZ1691

The metal looks a little messed up. Is it just me or is the metal ring around the key entrance slot elongated towards the bottom? and dinged all around? Maybe thats how it comes but we don't see it, doubtful.

My bet would be someone tried to break in. Popped the cap off, then drive to hammer something into the barrel.

Just like that top gear episode were they buy used bmw convertibles

Yep, took a closer look now that there is more light out. Someone tried to jam something in there, dented the top part out and bottom part in. Key still fits in but doesn't work. Lock mechanism probably isn't cheap. Would be an insurance thing then? Was hoping that if it was just the cover the dealer would do it without questions.

aakash · 08-08-2014, 10:51 AM

File a Vandalism claim, just pay deductible (hopefully its less than $500)...Most insurance providers wont raise rates for Vandalism as far as I know but I may be wrong.

That sucks man, Id be pissed.

Mrpolarbear · 08-08-2014, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by aakash

File a Vandalism claim, just pay deductible (hopefully its less than $500)...Most insurance providers wont raise rates for Vandalism as far as I know but I may be wrong.

That sucks man, Id be pissed.

Thanks. There are a few new scrapes/scratches around the handle as well, hopefully they can cover all of that.

aakash · 08-08-2014, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrpolarbear

Thanks. There are a few new scrapes/scratches around the handle as well, hopefully they can cover all of that.

If your filing a claim and paying a deductible, then be sure they fix every little thing up to your expectation, and choose a reputable shop that guarantees their work!

I had my hood punched in once, took it back after they "fixed it" with a repainted replacement 3 times before they got it right. Ended up needing another replacement hood because they dinged the replacement.

TJ3000 · 08-08-2014, 05:25 PM

Wow, OP thank god your car wasn't stolen.

Mrpolarbear · 08-08-2014, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ3000

Wow, OP thank god your car wasn't stolen.

From the couple people I talked to, usually this type of theft they count on bashing a screwdriver into the key slot and being able to turn it, and doing the same for the ignition. Is there even a real key ignition in the steering column of a brz limited?

But yeah, would have sucked to wake up to that.

Poodles · 08-09-2014, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrpolarbear

From the couple people I talked to, usually this type of theft they count on bashing a screwdriver into the key slot and being able to turn it, and doing the same for the ignition. Is there even a real key ignition in the steering column of a brz limited?

But yeah, would have sucked to wake up to that.

Nope, no key. Then again, thieves aren't exactly smart...

kodyo · 08-09-2014, 10:34 PM

Plus I'm pretty sure it has an imobalizer, so don't think it would have started anyways.

FRSBRZGT86FAN · 08-10-2014, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kodyo

Plus I'm pretty sure it has an imobalizer, so don't think it would have started anyways.

They were probably after the bag remember?

FRSBRZGT86FAN · 08-10-2014, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrpolarbear

From the couple people I talked to, usually this type of theft they count on bashing a screwdriver into the key slot and being able to turn it, and doing the same for the ignition. Is there even a real key ignition in the steering column of a brz limited?

But yeah, would have sucked to wake up to that.

Nope, just a cover for where the key hole would've been, it's that way for most of the key-less push button cars I've driven. I highly doubt that method of stealing would've worked on the FR-S the immobilizer prevents that

Mrpolarbear · 08-10-2014, 06:24 PM

Looks like it dented the door panel below that area as well. Fun.

08-08-2014, 08:24 AM	#1
Mrpolarbear Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ - MT Location: Atlanta Posts: 55 Thanks: 7 Thanked 17 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Missing Key Hole Cover? Got home this morning, noticed this was missing when I got out. Was quite dark when I got in my car, could have been missing before I left (theft attempt?), anyone seen this fall off without being forced? I did leave my gym bag on the passenger seat in a sketchy neighborhood, not the best idea. About 19k on the car, probably call the dealer later this morning. Thanks, Tom

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08-08-2014, 09:06 AM	#2
GotBRZ1691 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited 6smt Location: North Bay Posts: 810 Thanks: 478 Thanked 223 Times in 179 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The metal looks a little messed up. Is it just me or is the metal ring around the key entrance slot elongated towards the bottom? and dinged all around? Maybe thats how it comes but we don't see it, doubtful. My bet would be someone tried to break in. Popped the cap off, then drive to hammer something into the barrel. Just like that top gear episode were they buy used bmw convertibles

08-08-2014, 10:51 AM	#4
aakash Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Asphalt FRS Location: Boston, MA Posts: 66 Thanks: 41 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	File a Vandalism claim, just pay deductible (hopefully its less than $500)...Most insurance providers wont raise rates for Vandalism as far as I know but I may be wrong. That sucks man, Id be pissed.

08-08-2014, 05:25 PM	#7
TJ3000 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: MT Raven Black FRS Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 209 Thanks: 325 Thanked 98 Times in 57 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wow, OP thank god your car wasn't stolen.

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kodyo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Los Angeles Posts: 686 Thanks: 597 Thanked 256 Times in 173 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Plus I'm pretty sure it has an imobalizer, so don't think it would have started anyways.

08-10-2014, 06:24 PM	#13
Mrpolarbear Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ - MT Location: Atlanta Posts: 55 Thanks: 7 Thanked 17 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks like it dented the door panel below that area as well. Fun.

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