Mazda Miata theft attempt?

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ed - 08 Oct 2006 19:15 GMT

I just finished repairing a slice in my sons vinyl top on his Miata after
someone got in and stole some cd's and sunglasses.
What was interesting is they jarred the passenger door inner panel loose
for no apparent reason other than I think they may be looking for a key code
for a later visit. Is there in fact a key code on a Mazda Miata (2001) in
the passenger door well? I fixed the door panel as well, but maybe the data
has already been obtained.... :(

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Daryl Bryant - 09 Oct 2006 10:26 GMT

Key id is on the passenger side door lock - should be some sort of cover -
peal off with a screwdriver and code appears. Could also be an additional
key code in or above the glove box! If you think someone has in fact
obtained key code - get your ignition key changed ASAP - park somewhere off
the street until you do.. Sounds like some of your son's friends are
(jealous) planning to take his car!!!

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> I just finished repairing a slice in my sons vinyl top on his Miata after
> someone got in and stole some cd's and sunglasses.
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> the passenger door well? I fixed the door panel as well, but maybe the data
> has already been obtained.... :(

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sdlomi2 - 09 Oct 2006 15:28 GMT

>I just finished repairing a slice in my sons vinyl top on his Miata after
>someone got in and stole some cd's and sunglasses.
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> (2001) in the passenger door well? I fixed the door panel as well, but
> maybe the data has already been obtained.... :(

Let's hope they may have been after a speaker--is there one in the door
panel? s

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Bowez - 09 Oct 2006 19:20 GMT

Considering the year it would much easier to just have Ford cut a Key
via the VIN which is a much easier code to accquire. Most likely I'd
say just a simple theft, though if you are concerned change out the
lock clyinder.

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ed - 10 Oct 2006 00:12 GMT

thanks folks.
I have forwarded this to my son. He seems to think the entire panel was
never pulled off but I cant for the life of me
understand why they yanked the top along the window out, unless hey were
trying to open the door first that way, then sliced the top. I'd opt for the
new cylinder. He works for the parts dept anyway. :)

>> I just finished repairing a slice in my sons vinyl top on his Miata after
>> someone got in and stole some cd's and sunglasses.
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> say just a simple theft, though if you are concerned change out the
> lock clyinder.

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