Car theft prevention, what are u using? - Page 6

Big Swole · 12-09-2023, 09:59 AM

Buddy of mine just pulls fuses when he parks his SS1LE.

I might start doing the same.

LancevanceZLE · 12-09-2023, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Swole

Buddy of mine just pulls fuses when he parks his SS1LE.

I might start doing the same.

You'll wear done the fuses eventually, and if theyre watching you do it they'll just get some fuses and come back the next day.

Big Swole · 12-09-2023, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by LancevanceZLE

You'll wear done the fuses eventually, and if theyre watching you do it they'll just get some fuses and come back the next day.

I'm just talking on the rare occasions I'm parking somewhere during a trip.. My cars are garaged and when I'm out driving, we do way more driving than parking. My cars aren't parked anywhere for long, until I get home. I have a work vehicle so none of our vehs. are for Daily use.

I see car thefts daily and do the reports for them. Hyundia's and KIA's are the most common vehicles we see stolen lately..they're so easy to steal.

I don't worry too much but criminals are getting WAY more savvy these days with modern tech stuff...

Odabo · 12-09-2023, 02:34 PM

This definitely looks interesting.

bcasurvey1 · 12-09-2023, 08:44 PM

so, im guessing that onstar is easy to get to and unplug? if not you would just call onstar and have them ping the car?

IMCWORTH · 12-09-2023, 09:06 PM

This is promising

https://youtu.be/rhFrjyUIOCY?si=URDVF1pJAM6UXhzh

Joshinator99 · 12-09-2023, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bcasurvey1

so, im guessing that onstar is easy to get to and unplug? if not you would just call onstar and have them ping the car?

Literally one of the first things thieves do is pop the hood and yank the horn & OnStar fuses…

Big Swole · 12-10-2023, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by IMCWORTH

This is promising

https://youtu.be/rhFrjyUIOCY?si=URDVF1pJAM6UXhzh

Decent Idea!

Anything to slow the oxygen thieves down, or make them go elsewhere!

Mainly what we see is Theft from autos vs. stolen autos, so the main key is NOT To leave anything in your vehicle that the criminals can see and want.. Pay attention to surroundings when getting out..see if anyone is watching from a nearby veh.

The Chief (tm) · 12-10-2023, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshinator99

Literally one of the first things thieves do is pop the hood and yank the horn & OnStar fuses…

If that's the case, then the Mobilizer ("Immobilizer"?) fuse box product that has been posted here -- and looks promising -- sets the fuel pump relay to "OFF" and then keeps it that way, even if these thieves were to yank *it* from the box?

CalgaryZL1 · 12-10-2023, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by The Chief (tm)

If that's the case, then the Mobilizer ("Immobilizer"?) fuse box product that has been posted here -- and looks promising -- sets the fuel pump relay to "OFF" and then keeps it that way, even if these thieves were to yank *it* from the box?

Yes, if you pull that relay you are hooped, they would have to have a real relay to replace it

z28pat · 12-21-2023, 07:16 PM

Bringing this back up to see if anyone has tried this yet.

Thanks

The Chief (tm) · 12-22-2023, 07:21 AM

Same here; interested in real-time feedback.

Certainly the description seems positive and since, as Calgary sez, once you've set it then the pump is disabled even if the miscreants pull the relay, then it seems to be about as easy as it gets.

Weird part (as someone else has mentioned) is now you're carrying *another* fob, but I suppose that's a small price to pay...

Megahurtz · 12-22-2023, 08:18 AM

We installed a kill switch for a client on Saturday. Customer took his car home and parked it and someone tried to steal it Saturday night. They thieves couldn't take the car even though they tried to start it with a reprogramed FOB(CEL triggers if car is attempted to start while in kill switch on mode).

Sucks that the customer now has to replace his side window that they cut out to open the door. But that's the only damage and they didn't get the car. Crazy that someone tried to steal his car less than 12 hours after he picked it up with the kill switch in place.

arpad_m · 12-22-2023, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Megahurtz

We installed a kill switch for a client on Saturday. Customer took his car home and parked it and someone tried to steal it Saturday night. They thieves couldn't take the car even though they tried to start it with a reprogramed FOB(CEL triggers if car is attempted to start while in kill switch on mode).

Sucks that the customer now has to replace his side window that they cut out to open the door. But that's the only damage and they didn't get the car. Crazy that someone tried to steal his car less than 12 hours after he picked it up with the kill switch in place.

Talk about an investment paying for itself real quick

Not gonna lie, the fact that this topic even exists sucks in itself, though...

12-09-2023, 09:59 AM	#71
Big Swole The Poe Poe Drives: 17 911 Turbo S, 23' 2SS1LE, 06 S2K Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Metro Atlanta GA Posts: 108	Buddy of mine just pulls fuses when he parks his SS1LE. I might start doing the same. __________________ 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S - GT Silver 2023 2SS 1LE - 6MT - Sharkskin 2006 Supercharged Honda S2K-Silverstone Metallic 2016 RAM Mega Cab 4x4 Diesel - Silver

12-09-2023, 02:34 PM	#74
Odabo Drives: Chevrolet Blazer Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Space Coast Posts: 242	This definitely looks interesting. __________________ 2023 2SS 1LE Radiant Red, A10, PDR, Black Lugs, ACS Rock Guards, ACS ZL1 1LE Side Skirts

12-21-2023, 07:16 PM	#81
z28pat Drives: 2002 z28, 2018 2ss 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 838	Bringing this back up to see if anyone has tried this yet. Thanks Last edited by z28pat; 12-21-2023 at 07:17 PM. Reason: Spelling

12-22-2023, 07:21 AM	#82
The Chief (tm) Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS "Convertibobble" Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 280	Same here; interested in real-time feedback. Certainly the description seems positive and since, as Calgary sez, once you've set it then the pump is disabled even if the miscreants pull the relay, then it seems to be about as easy as it gets. Weird part (as someone else has mentioned) is now you're carrying another fob, but I suppose that's a small price to pay... __________________ '16 2SS Garnet Red ~24K "Mods": GM wind deflector, home-made rear seat delete & platform, not-quite garnet red key fob cover (+10rwhp) '99 4Runner 367K '94 ST1100 146K

12-09-2023, 08:44 PM	#75
bcasurvey1 Drives: 2019 White ZLE Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: FL Posts: 103	so, im guessing that onstar is easy to get to and unplug? if not you would just call onstar and have them ping the car?

12-09-2023, 09:06 PM	#76
IMCWORTH Drives: 2023 Camaro Convertible ZL1 A10 Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: CA Posts: 170	This is promising https://youtu.be/rhFrjyUIOCY?si=URDVF1pJAM6UXhzh

12-22-2023, 08:18 AM	#83
Megahurtz Snackbar Tuning Drives: 2023 SGM ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 1,157	We installed a kill switch for a client on Saturday. Customer took his car home and parked it and someone tried to steal it Saturday night. They thieves couldn't take the car even though they tried to start it with a reprogramed FOB(CEL triggers if car is attempted to start while in kill switch on mode). Sucks that the customer now has to replace his side window that they cut out to open the door. But that's the only damage and they didn't get the car. Crazy that someone tried to steal his car less than 12 hours after he picked it up with the kill switch in place.

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