VIN covered on dash... help
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VIN covered on dash... help
Hey guys, there's a couple tickets covering the VIN on my dash from the previous owner. They slipped down there and I can't figure a way to get them out without removing the entire dash. I've already tried a couple things but no luck. Any tricks or tips?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Short piece of stiff mechanics's wire. Bend a little "L" on the end. Coat hangar wire probably going to be too thick/big.
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Have you tried one of the flexible grabbers that are used to grab screws and such that fall into the engine area? They have a claw type end.
Similar to this.
Similar to this.
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Have you tried one of the flexible grabbers that are used to grab screws and such that fall into the engine area? They have a claw type end.
Similar to this.
Similar to this.
There's a foam liner that makes it frustrating. Once you get one of the cards moving up, it hits the liner and drops back.
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Last edited by toofazt; Jun 12, 2010 at 12:54 AM.
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What about a dental pic with a sharp point? Maybe you could stick the point into the paper and pull it out.
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LOL. I should of listed what I already tried in the first post, huh?
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I sort of doubt those "accidentally fell" into that area. Some people purposely "cover" their VIN number - this guy probably just did it in such a way that it would look like an accident. He may have done that with the dash out?
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Maybe. I've got mine covered on purpose. Thin black plastic cut to a certain shape with a small "tab" with a hole in it that sticks up a little. I use a small piece of wire with a hook on the end to remove it if I need to for some reason, otherwise it stays covered.
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This is probably the best route to go at it, or using very thin machanic's wire with a shot of Upholstery adhesive on the end of the wire with a 'L' bend in it. Not sure, but I'm guessing here !
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I used duct tape stuck to the end of a thin metal ruler (feeler gauge would work) the duct tape was stiff enough to stay off the dash until it got to where I want it....
Many cover theirs intentionally...
Using the VIN # any dealer can cut a key.... they are supposed to ask for ID and proof of ownership..... but ... there is always someone willing to turn a blind eye for a quick buck....
Many cover theirs intentionally...
Using the VIN # any dealer can cut a key.... they are supposed to ask for ID and proof of ownership..... but ... there is always someone willing to turn a blind eye for a quick buck....
