Thread: Locked the keys in my defender

Depending on how worn your lock is, you could have probably used anything... Even a spoon! The locks on a Defender are notoriously bad!

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Originally Posted by tombraider

Dont bother.... A spring loaded centre punch opens all vehicles in seconds and does so very quietly.

Tombraider

or the tiniest bit of porcelain off an old spark plug........

Originally Posted by spudboy

Anyone know if you can get proper locks (deadlocks?) fitted by a locksmith to improve security? Either replacements for the original locks, or add on locks further down the door?

I have seen a few Defenders in Africa with the old Hasp and Padlock setup rivited to the door, but that looks pretty agricultural.

see if you can retrofit commodore locks to it......
they work as normal locks...then if you turn one more notch it dead locks.....

Originally Posted by tombraider

Dont bother.... A spring loaded centre punch opens all vehicles in seconds and does so very quietly.

Tombraider

What's a spring loaded centre punch - and how do you use it to open the lock?

Originally Posted by spudboy

What's a spring loaded centre punch - and how do you use it to open the lock?

who mentioned anything about a lock.....?
it opens any glass fixture......

I firmly believe that the key to avoiding having your car broken into is simply not to have anything visible inside it. We had a hire car broken into in the UK because they could see the suitcase in the back. What they didn't see was the black document folder on in the front passenger footwell with all the really important stuff inside! Bottom line is if it doesn't look like there's anything worth stealing inside, it's not worth the effort and risk finding out.

I don't think better locks will deter any thief if they can see a digital camera in your console tray. Unless you're prepared to put metal screens on all the glass (impossible) then just don't leave anything in there to start with. I also don't think there is much interest in joyriding a Defender so it's what's inside the car that's at risk more than the car itself.

A lot of locks aren't safe, just do a google search on "Lock Bumping" !

Matt.

Originally Posted by solmanic

I firmly believe that the key to avoiding having your car broken into is simply not to have anything visible inside it. We had a hire car broken into in the UK because they could see the suitcase in the back. What they didn't see was the black document folder on in the front passenger footwell with all the really important stuff inside! Bottom line is if it doesn't look like there's anything worth stealing inside, it's not worth the effort and risk finding out.

I don't think better locks will deter any thief if they can see a digital camera in your console tray. Unless you're prepared to put metal screens on all the glass (impossible) then just don't leave anything in there to start with. I also don't think there is much interest in joyriding a Defender so it's what's inside the car that's at risk more than the car itself.

Very valid points - if the lock can't be easily defeated, and there is something worth pinching, they'll break a window.
John