Attempted truck theft - I hate thieves

This is terrible. What a mess. I am very sorry for you but happy they FAILED!

Does anyone know if I have to pull the steering wheel to remove the housing? I will need to replace both that and the lock cylinder.

I'm ok taking stuff apart, but I don't like messing with the airbag

If it's insured, I'd call the insurance company. Right after I had the police report in my hand.

That really sucks Bob... I can symphonize too.. I've had a couple of vehicles broken into and the cost to fix them was always MORE than what the low lifes stole...

Every moral fiber in my body wants to trust people, but more and more these days, that's getting harder and harder to do..

Other bad thing is if they actually get caught, they'll be out of jail before the arrest reports are even filed...

And if you were armed and shot them at the time of the crime, you'd be the one in jail..

I can't help you on the airbag question, but I'd disconnect the battery before doing anything with the column... Ha, too bad it didn't go off on the low lifes while they were mangling the heck out that column.. Obvious rookies at the trade, so at least you still have the truck!

Good luck! Mitch

Wow, someone got a hot batch of meth yesterday.....or didn't have the money to buy any....
Sorry for your loss

Fact not politics. In USA thieves are well protected from

Bob that's awful.

BobsYourUncle wrote:
I can't get the key in there to start it, so looks like I fix it right there or have it towed for repairs. :M:M:M

I agree with police report first. Then tow it to the dealer and contact insurance.
No insurance? I would still tow it to the dealer.

They're only protected if the body is found.

Sorry to hear about this. An unfortunate mess.

Recently saw a news report that pickups have become the number 1 target for vehicle thefts these days.