Theft + Joyride - Experience = Totalled

[Martin D]

Ok!

For all you electronics experts out there... How easy is it to defeat the OEM Alarm and Door Locks? And what can be done to make it MORE difficult for the would be thief? (other than sleeping in the car)

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Thanks,

 

[Joseph Houss]

This is a perfect example as to how ANY theft deterrent system can be defeated, and unfortunately a car TOTALLED in mere minutes!

If you're worried about losing your car, IMHO, a lojack system would be the only way to go....but in this situation, it wouldn't have helped!

 

[Ron]

<FONT face="Comic Sans MS">Unfortunately, defeating the OEM alarm / engine kill system is relatively easy if you know how. Of course, the less that know the better we all are. I had to figure it out after my 5 star dealer forgot to reprogram my FOB's after an alarm repair. Activated it via the door lock switch in my garage. Ended up deactivating and reprogramming myself and finding a new dealer. 1996's don't have the cubby hole key switch reset 1998's on up have.

I'd also would like to find a stronger deterrent. I remember a few years ago a fuel line lock that was keyed through the floor. Anyone know who made them?</FONT f>

 

[Mopar Steve]

If mine should happen to get stolen, I don't think that I would want it back. (beaten, abused, stress cracks, frame damage....I think I'm going to get sick)

 

[Frank 03SRT]

In one of the various car catalogs I get, there is a theft deterrent thing you put in the battery line that has a screw out plug that looks like a plug fuse. The device has a circuit to keep the car systems connected, but trying to start the car without the plug will open that circuit.

It seems you could put it under the hood on the drivers side in line with the battery post, and when you park in the open, reach under the side vent in front of the drivers door and remove the plug (don't let the thief see you).

 

[VEETENN]

Sears sells a car battery that can be turned off and on by remote. When off enough juice flows for clock etc. but not enough juice to turn over engine. I wonder if this would have prevented the theft?

 

[Rich Carlson]

If I want my vehicles to stay put, I take the fuel pump relay control circuit from the controller and wire in series with a switch. Flip the switch = no fuel = it doesn't go anywhere. Now lets see, where could I find a perfectly good switch that isn't being used on all 92-96 RT/10's ???? HUM !!!!!!! 96 and up I hide the switch where nobody (other than the owner) can find it.

 

[Doug Supercharged Vipers]

Hi Jon,
I hope this doesn't sound inappropriate....

I have a customer that needs all kinds of parts for a 2000 ACR.
He purchased it as a wreck and I told him I would contact you for some parts. Keep me posted.

Thanks,
Doug

 

[Nadine UK GTS]

I agree with Rich. I wired a simple hidden flip on / off switch into the positive supply for the fuel pump unit. Car will crank but not fire!

 

[Vip-RT10]

I bet it was that blood3 guy asking how to boost a viper....