Thread: Stolen Defender 1998 300tdi Wagon

When you get it back and have cleaned off all the black crap, fit a secret kill switch, if thats possible with a Tdi.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

When you get it back and have cleaned off all the black crap, fit a secret kill switch, if thats possible with a Tdi.

Possible, but easy to bypass.

They didn't take it far. Probably didn't want to wait for the bus. Good result getting it back.

Originally Posted by Tins

Possible, but easy to bypass.

Every little bit, thieves aren't renowned for their brains.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Every little bit, thieves aren't renowned for their brains.

Oh, I dunno. They were smart enough to choose the Deefer.

I agree though. Nearly 50 years ago my MGB had a kill switch. One of my FIATs had a hidden valve that locked the brakes on if you didn't release it. Roadworthy bloke frowned at that though. Come to think of it, he wasn't thrilled with the hydraulic handbrake either.

My bike has a lockable clamp that keeps one of the front discs applied. I don't like the constant load on the seals and hoses.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

My bike has a lockable clamp that keeps one of the front discs applied. I don't like the constant load on the seals and hoses.

The brakes only locked if you applied them without unlocking the non return valve. So if Mr Nefarious drove off he didn't get far. The hydraulic handbrake was for doing handbrake turns

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Every little bit, thieves aren't renowned for their brains.

And they often don't have the time to muck about looking for something like a kill switch,they will just move on.

Unless they want that particular vehicle,which in most of those cases it won't be seen again.