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Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by Mcoop, Jan 24, 2024.

  1. Jan 24, 2024 at 7:18 AM
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    Mcoop

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    Mcoop, Jan 24, 2024
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  2. Jan 25, 2024 at 9:11 AM
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    Cpl_Punishment Do unto others as they've done to you

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    How do they fake the VINs on the vehicle itself?
     
    Cpl_Punishment, Jan 25, 2024
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  3. Jan 25, 2024 at 9:21 AM
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    Yikes. But can't the VIN in the ECU be changed also by a programmer?
     
    Sundog, Jan 25, 2024
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  4. Jan 25, 2024 at 9:50 AM
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    This sounds like some Mexican tactics. Only way to get around it is the welded or stamped vin on the firewall behind the engine. Windshield's have been cloned as well as the door jamb with today's tech is probably not hard to tape over.
     
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