How to Defeat Breaking Into Toyota Tundra 2018 - Thoughts?

A few days ago, someone tried to break into my Tundra (2018). It's very easy to do because you just have to get between the door frame and vehicle, then go straight down with a coat hanger or other long metal tool and push the unlock button down.

Does anyone know of a different Lock/Unlock mechanism for Toyota Tundra 2018, or a way to block the locking mechanism from being pushed down when you leave the vehicle? A tool? Self-made solution?

 

you may be better off with a more robust alarm system (if your truck even has the factory one) with a perimeter and movement/shock alarm function.

Unaware of any aftermarket lock system.

Do the usual things- don't leave stuff laying in plain sight. Don't keep $, wallet, firearms in there overnight. If you have a nice stereo, don't go driving around with it booming and don't plaster audio/video stickers of the brands you have on your truck. If you park in a driveway, consider a camera to cover that area you park. Make the camera visible or even place a video surveillance sign near the parking area to deter amateurs and walk by and grabs.

You can try and make it more difficult, loud (alarm) and unpleasant for a thief, but if someone really wants in ANY vehicle, they are going to get in.

As a young man, I was a jeep guy and had some pretty spectacular built jeeps. The soft tops are easy to get in. I installed a good Viper alarm after a soft top cut and break in and never had another issue. If someone got within 2 feet of the jeep it would start warning announcements.

 

Unplug the harness, free no big fuss unless you need it daily