Thread: Anti theft Mod

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Not sure about the diesels but cutting the fuel pump curcuit stops the engine quick quickly. We've fitted hidden switches to fuel pumps on Commodores b 4. Don't stop them winching onto trailers tho...

Of course they usually reach for the matches once they realise you've disabled the car😐

A good dog often sorts them out while the vehicle is parked at home.

Many LC200’s have recently been stolen without having the key fob.

A manual is also a good option as young teens have no idea how to drive them,but no help with a D4.

I would have a hidden switch that turns off whatever,there are numerous electrical circuits that will stop the vehicle going anywhere.Thieves don’t have time,so they won’t wait around,once it doesn’t start.

Or even a relay that needs a hidden button pushed every time you start the vehicle,then latches in.

All missing the point - they didn’t steal the car - they stole the keys and then ‘took’ the car.

That’s not doing nothing, if anything, improve the home security.

Continually switching circuits in the D4 may lead to other problems or could cause issues if you forget and need to take off in an emergency.

Before we moved regional we had 2 vehicles stolen, one by break in (written off within 30 minutes) and the other was keys stolen and vehicle taken - it was stripped and dumped.

You don’t want them back, believe me! The stripped one was 6 months old and rebuilt under insurance; it was a problem child from then on and I had to fully rebuild it again.

Often, if they get them and then it stops they’ll just burn it to hide evidence where it stands - this will be wherever it stands.

The other events we had were a home invasion whilst I was away at work - wife was asleep on the lounge and they came in. Took her handbag, all her keys, jewellery etc and left.

We had to rekey the entire house, 3 vehicles etc. she was on edge and came up here where I was working. Whilst away they came back, broke into the garage and cleaned it out.

A quick insurance claim had everything replaced, keys paid for and shortly after we permanently relocated to Whyalla.
No problems up here at all..

Originally Posted by scarry

A good dog often sorts them out while the vehicle is parked at home.

Many LC200’s have recently been stolen without having the key fob.

A manual is also a good option as young teens have no idea how to drive them,but no help with a D4.

I would have a hidden switch that turns off whatever,there are numerous electrical circuits that will stop the vehicle going anywhere.Thieves don’t have time,so they won’t wait around,once it doesn’t start.

Or even a relay that needs a hidden button pushed every time you start the vehicle,then latches in.

Dogs do great jobs!

Push button starts are often easy to steal in carports and garages as the fob is often sat on the bench inside, close enough to enable the vehicle to be unlocked and started

For home Invasion type thefts I guess the first thing you need to install is a decent Security camera system.

Our D1 was broken into by smashing a window when it was parked on the Gold Coast a while back. They couldn't or didn't try to start the car. Instead they bent the luggage barrier back and stole some stuff from in the back.
I've been thinking the best deterrent for our Defender might simply be something really obvious like a chain around the steering wheel and down around the pedals, with a padlock. A bike chain the right length with a protective sheathing would not scratch the steering wheel. I use one to secure a solar panel from theft while camping.
I'd want it seen before they even tried to get in the vehicle. That might deter some amateurs who would not normally carry cutting equipment or tools to undo the steering wheel. You'll never stop the pros.
This method is cheap, simple and doesn't require any fiddling with the electronics, which is good.
The disadvantage is it would be annoying to have to fit the chain each time, but I could live with that.

Originally Posted by goingbush

For home Invasion type thefts I guess the first thing you need to install is a decent Security camera system.

Two melon head bull terriers deter most thieves.