Failed Mojave theft caught on security cam video.

[Darkspeed]

has anyone thought of putting a hidden switch in the +5v wire of the electronic throttle

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[Artsifrtsi]

has anyone thought of putting a hidden switch in the +5v wire of the electronic throttle

Might add too much resistance into the circuit, and throw CELs. Might not… not a risk I’d want, especially with how sensitive the electronics are already…

 

[ShadowsPapa]

You could always pull a relay out and pocket it if leaving it somewhere longer term.
A creative person could pull the PDC up and put a switch inline with one of the relays from down below. Hide the switch. If the switch was in line with the relay coil or primary, that relay can't close unless you flip the switch.

 

[Vtur]

Apologies I know this is off topic, but can you expand on the "not with this CP4 Pump" statement?
Is there something specific about this pump that makes the fuel cutoff a bad idea?

CP4 is a mechanical belt driven pump. Kill the in tank pump will cause it to run dry, which will get damage if someone attempting to crank the motor.

 

[Rusty PW]

Still have the video? ?

Local police have a copy. They picked her up and took her in that night. According the cop. They took her to the hospital psych ward. I never kept a copy.

 

[Lunentucker]

I've been thinking of making a motion activated flashing strobe with a speaker and a recording - "Intrusion Detected! Anti-Personnel Countermeasures Will Be Deployed in 10, 9, 8, 7...

Thinking of it for my outbuildings but it could work in a vehicle as well.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I've been thinking of making a motion activated flashing strobe with a speaker and a recording - "Intrusion Detected! Anti-Personnel Countermeasures Will Be Deployed in 10, 9, 8, 7...

Thinking of it for my outbuildings but it could work in a vehicle as well.

I had thought about using something like ->

 

[TigerInFL]

 

[Lunentucker]

I had thought about using something like ->

The challenge is hitting the sweet spot of thieves who are stupid enough to believe it but smart enough to know what words like "countermeasures" mean.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

The challenge is hitting the sweet spot of thieves who are stupid enough to believe it but smart enough to know what words like "countermeasures" mean.

The word " Anti-Personnel " does it for me.

 

[Gvsukids]

When your fancy dual battery system walks away while you’re having dinner you might care. When that awesome snorkel gets jacked while you’re asleep in your hotel room you’ll care. When that great underhood compressor goes missing while you’re watching a movie you’ll care. And enjoy the deductible on your insurance. Speaking of insurance enjoy the increase in premiums from a) ease of loss and b) claims made.

But if you don't lock your doors then they won't have to worry about what's under the hood.

 

[ShastaJT6]

CP4 is a mechanical belt driven pump. Kill the in tank pump will cause it to run dry, which will get damage if someone attempting to crank the motor.

Thank you! Good to know.

 

[Ghosts40]

Anyone know if Jscan has the ability to set Hood alarm?

 

[Artsifrtsi]

Anyone know if Jscan has the ability to set Hood alarm?

That'd be a question for @ShadowsPapa

 

[Viper501]

But if you don't lock your doors then they won't have to worry about what's under the hood.

Funny you say that. I had a convertible years ago and never bothered locking it since I never left anything in it and didn’t want them slicing the top to get in. I woke up at a hotel while traveling and found they’d slit the roof to open the unlocked door. Again, its not the smart ones that get caught.

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