2 nights ago my headlights got torn out of the front of my 02 TL. they peeled the corner of the fenders back like they took a can opener to them. $2500 in damage. anyone hear of this before, and if so anyone know of an alarm system that can deter this from happening?

 

sorry to hear that man. did you have cleared out or smoked headlights?

 

This is actually a very common theft. The TL headlights and the associated hardware are incredibly expensive through Acura. This has created a self-sustaining market for stolen headlights.

Bob

 

Which state you live in ?

 

where are you located, and try adding a shock sensor to your factory alarm to start.

 

Damn..isn't it too cold for the thieves to be out..geez..

 

when it's cold and dark is when thieves get their most productive work done...

 

Unfotunately its a common problem on the TL/CL, and some lexus models like the RX. No alarm system can prevent the theft since the damage is done by the time the alarm goes off, but if you get an alarm with a prominent LED, thieves may pass up on your car, and go for someone elses next time.

The problem is the thieves know the factory alarm wont go off from this kind of theft since it doesn't have a shock sensor. Install either the shock sensor, an alarm, and try to park in well lit, high foot traffic areas.

 

sorry to hear, hope you can get it fixed soon

 

add a shock sensor to the factory alarm if thats what you are using it 20dollars and 20/30 minutes sorry to hear that

 

Can you give us instructions on how to do it, please?

 

There was another thread about this recently. I work at a Nissan dealership and Altimas and Maximas come in almost everyday with missing headlights. It seems that these thieves have a special tool for the headlight removal. $600 plus per headlight is not something everybody wants to pay but you cant drive without lights. Ouch!

 

http://joekim1113.fotki.com/cars/cl/...ensor_install/ the yellow wire is in the back of the fuse box its the only harness facing the firewall once you find it 20 minutes

 

i brought the sensor at ciruit city (also best buy or a alarm / radio place)

 

2500 is a rip off. i bet you can do it for 500 total

whats damaged?

fender, one light?

one headlight-30
fender-guessin no more than 300
if bumper damage is envolved-400


u have pics?

 

damn! sorry to hear! i knew this was common on the 99-01s because they fit into the accords easier (if i'm not mistaken), but this is one of the few 02-03 cases i've read

 

Dude, headlights are more then 30 bones. Besides the headlight ballast is where most of the money goes. Those things cost a grip.

 

Dude, that really sucks a lot... I'd be so pissed off...

Hey does anyone know how to do that shock sensor DIY on a 3G TL?

 

haha if is only worth $30 why would they be stolen...not everyone is into used parts...

 

it happened to me twice here in brooklyn.

 

I agree. The headlights for my 10 year old car are almost $500.00 a piece. $30 wouldn't be worth the trouble. I too, am sorry that this has happened. I hate it when people take or damage something that you have worked to attain. How did your insurance handle it? I would think that this would be something that would be covered with at least a reduced deductible. i.e., (hit and run, or hitting a deer)

 

man that totally sucks to hear about. What are they gonna start stealing next!!