cjhillman
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Jan 16, 2014 10:41:53 GMT
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I'd like to fit a cut off switch or something similar to my Escort to immobilise it as its as basic as they come. Usually use a steering lock.
I don't know much about car wiring, any advice on fitting one somewhere?
Also any other security devices you guys use are most welcome.
Thanks Chris
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oakesy
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Jan 16, 2014 20:52:46 GMT
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A hidden fuel pump switch (assuming it has one?)
And I take the king lead with me if leaving one of mine in a not very nice area
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Nozza
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Jan 16, 2014 21:13:57 GMT
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I used to remove the rotor arm.
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omega
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Jan 16, 2014 21:34:00 GMT
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big yellow steering wheel cover switch to the coil
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bortaf
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Jan 16, 2014 21:57:43 GMT
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What i allways do is fit 2 30 amp H/D switches (the metal ones) in the feed to the coil, one easy to get at either just under the dash or in the ashtray, tape holder ect, i use that day to day and the 2nd i leave on but well tucked up under the dash and hard to get at/find and only turn it off i'm i'm gone for a while or don't like the area ect. Also i grab any decent alarm sensor i find in the scrappys and wire it to the OFF terminal on the ign switch so when you turn the ign off the sensor comes on and clicks and flashes like it would if you had armed an alarm, obv an actuall alarm is better but i've not had a car nicked since i started using the 2 switches system, even though i have had 4 atempted thefts but at least i still have the vehicals to repair (the usuall, bend the door back in, fit a new ign lock and switch and repalce the steering cowling)
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Jan 17, 2014 13:02:08 GMT
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Assuming you have an electric fuel pump, it's only a couple of wires to fit hidden cut off switch as has been said. Got one hidden on my 924 (although I need to get round to wiring in relay so it cuts out in the event of a crash)
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Jan 17, 2014 15:44:51 GMT
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oakesy
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Jan 17, 2014 22:16:38 GMT
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This may seem OTT (I'm very protective of my cars) but I will also probably fit a (hidden) device on the brake pedal to lock the brakes fully on - a lot of thefts now include a trailer - good luck getting that, you b****ards
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bstardchild
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Jan 17, 2014 22:22:27 GMT
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It's hard to steal a car without a steering wheel.
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omega
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This may seem OTT (I'm very protective of my cars) but I will also probably fit a (hidden) device on the brake pedal to lock the brakes fully on - a lot of thefts now include a trailer - good luck getting that, you b****ards
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Last Edit: Jan 18, 2014 0:47:53 GMT by omega
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omega
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^^^^^ HIAB
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Last Edit: Jan 18, 2014 2:39:34 GMT by Nozza
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you can easily modify this to operate if an attempt is made to override alarm system/hotwire & also easy to prevent lifting with a Hiab. linklinkYou can easily add front & rear nozzles.
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Todos con Lorca
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I would highly recommend a big yellow disc-lock as mentioned above.
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Jan 18, 2014 11:50:09 GMT
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It's hard to steal a car without a steering wheel. And you would drive a Mk3 escort without power steering with a pair of mole grips?
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bstardchild
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Jan 18, 2014 11:58:16 GMT
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And you would drive a Mk3 escort without power steering with a pair of mole grips? I have to move one (a breaker/parts car) on private land after I'd sold the steering wheel off it but the picture I used came from garagewire.co.uk/news/driver-caught-steering-with-pliers/Edited to add car was a Holden saloon (Auto) so probably had power steering
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Jan 18, 2014 12:10:40 GMT
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I have to move one (a breaker/parts car) on private land after I'd sold the steering wheel off it but the picture I used came from A short distance on private land isn't quite the same as driving down the road with it, now is it? I see where you are comming from, but I think if a thief was going to steal a car with the steering wheel missing he wouldn't just happen to have a pair of mole grips in his pocket any more than a spare steering wheel. And if he was that much of a accomplished classic car thief, I would think a ignition cut out switch wouldn't hold him up for very long...if at all. With reference to the drug addict who was caught driving with a pair of mole grips... I can see just why he was quickly arrested.
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Last Edit: Jan 18, 2014 12:13:07 GMT by Porsche
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cjhillman
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Jan 19, 2014 14:38:58 GMT
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Thanks for all the advice. i think i'll see about some of the cut off switches. Just need to figure out what wire to put them on (havnt looked yet but will). I don't think I'll go down the no steering wheel root just yet lol.
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Jan 19, 2014 15:02:42 GMT
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There used to be a product available called discarnect for this purpose. Not sure if they're still available?
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Jan 19, 2014 15:04:36 GMT
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