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Beware guys with roller shutters. Security Fault

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Hi all,

I found this the other day and it’s shocking. Don’t leave anything valuable in the tub

Watch this video

Watch "SHOCKING Ford Ranger Wildtrak Roller Shutter Security Fault" on YouTube

check this out
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Yes, that has been around for a long time.
Being a roller action it has to be flexible which is the weakness.
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I had only heard about it have seen anyone talk about it that’s why I thought I’d post it..
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Devcon wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2020 4:25 pm I had only heard about it have seen anyone talk about it that’s why I thought I’d post it..
Fair enough, no problems.
I thought about posting it, but didn't.
Goood to let those with one know about the issue.
But those who didn't know could use the info........
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Yeah good to let people know.. I know o would be spewing if I bought a roller shitting and then found this out.. glad I went with the hard cover..

I wish I knew about the hard cover in the video, I would have bought that one in a heart beat..