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Does anyone use any sort of starter inhibitor for theft protection?
Sorry - I have no idea what this would be called, but sometimes I've thought of figuring out a way to hide a switch somewhere which would disable the car from starting. We've had a few carjackings locally, too, which makes me think it would be nice to disable the car before I'm thrown out a gunpoint
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Its called a kill switch, but advertising the common locations on a public forum is probably not the best idea....
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Can someone PM me details, then?
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I think the patternless shift knob on the 915 box is sufficient
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I have a fuel pump cut off switch. Basically its a toggle switch in series with the primary (low voltage) side of the fuel pump relay.
Fairly simple to do and mount the switch wherever you desire. Just don't forget to flip the switch when you try to start your car, I forgot once and was in panic mode for a little while until I remembered the switch. |
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Kill switch doesn’t stop a wrecker.
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A kill switch is good to stop a crack head or kid. It will not slow down a true pro by much.
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Fuel pump cutoff switch and an Apple AirTag hidden away are what I'm doing. If someone really wants the car, I'm not sure there's much more to stop them.
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Your stick shift will stop most. No shift pattern on the knob next. Beyond a Denver boot you’ll be on your own.
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Thanks guys. I may consider a fuel relay switch like cortney mentioned.
I need to look up the Apple AirTag. I haven't heard of those
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MFI stripped of all "automatic" start-up and warm-up compensation, replaced by full manual control. I would defy anyone to start my car before the battery dies, unless I run them through the procedure.
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+1 kill switch (starter or fuel pump). Always do this on any vintage car I own. Especially open top cars.
+1 hidden Apple AirTag or other tracker Review your collector car insurance policy annually and adjust agreed value as needed.
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I got my factory installed alarm working. Pretty rudimentary system, but probably old enough that no one expects them to still be working or installed.
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123 distributor has a remote disabler built into a phone app with Bluetooth connection.
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I forgot about that. Always thought it was a clever feature.
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Up to date insurance policy, dont drive or park in dodgy areas.
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They'll simply tow it.
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