its not worth stealing.
What Anti Theft System Or Alarm Are You Using?
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It isnt a whole lot but I have a tremco anti theft. Nice thing it works when the vehicle is running as well since it prevents shifting out of park.
Nothing, if they want to steal it insurance can buy me another vehicle.
I lock them in bad areas, but where I work 90% of the time the windows are down and the keys are in the ignition.
I lock them in bad areas, but where I work 90% of the time the windows are down and the keys are in the ignition.
Originally Posted By: earlyre
most folks i know just go with the POSC anti-theft system.
Piece Of Sh*t Car
drive something no one would want to steal.
This was my strategy until someone stole my POSC.
most folks i know just go with the POSC anti-theft system.
Piece Of Sh*t Car
drive something no one would want to steal.
This was my strategy until someone stole my POSC.
The remote starters are the ones you have to worry about in terms of affecting vehicle operation. The only critical wire that the alarm taps into would be the starter, but I haven't bothered with the starter interlock on my installs because I don't want to create the possibility of the alarm disabling the car against me if it's glitchy. Any other alarm problems would create only a minor inconvenience as long as you know where to find the fuse. I just want the car to make some noise if it's subjected to impact or intrusion. The first three installs I did were primarily done for keyless entry on older vehicles; the alarm was a secondary benefit.
I've installed four aftermarket alarms and had no problems with any. One was a Python, three were Autopage. They have had a couple glitches over the years that were solved by pulling the fuse, waiting a few seconds, then re-installing. All the wire-to-wire connections are soldered on my installs. I wouldn't want to pay someone to hack into my wiring with scotch locks.
I have a factory alarm with shock sensor and an immobilizer on my Mazda3, so that's good enough for me. The shock sensor wasn't OE; it was installed for free by Mazda as a TSB after the early models were found to be prone to break-ins where the alarm was disabled and the doors would unlock by denting the door above the driver's side handle. They also installed a plate in the door to prevent that issue, through another TSB. I also snipped a wire in the door so that the alarm cannot be mechanically disabled using the key mechanism. My only complaints are that it has no warn-away for light impacts, and I can't arm it while the vehicle is running. So I simply don't leave the car idling without me.
I think it's even more important to have an alarm on an older vehicle than a new one, provided you care about the older vehicle and don't want to go through the hassle of replacing it. The old ones are easier to steal for a joyride, and that's why most auto theft happens around here. But the really easy ones are the ones where the keys are accessible: either in the vehicle or the house. I keep any car keys left at home well hidden if I'm away without the car.
I've installed four aftermarket alarms and had no problems with any. One was a Python, three were Autopage. They have had a couple glitches over the years that were solved by pulling the fuse, waiting a few seconds, then re-installing. All the wire-to-wire connections are soldered on my installs. I wouldn't want to pay someone to hack into my wiring with scotch locks.
I have a factory alarm with shock sensor and an immobilizer on my Mazda3, so that's good enough for me. The shock sensor wasn't OE; it was installed for free by Mazda as a TSB after the early models were found to be prone to break-ins where the alarm was disabled and the doors would unlock by denting the door above the driver's side handle. They also installed a plate in the door to prevent that issue, through another TSB. I also snipped a wire in the door so that the alarm cannot be mechanically disabled using the key mechanism. My only complaints are that it has no warn-away for light impacts, and I can't arm it while the vehicle is running. So I simply don't leave the car idling without me.
I think it's even more important to have an alarm on an older vehicle than a new one, provided you care about the older vehicle and don't want to go through the hassle of replacing it. The old ones are easier to steal for a joyride, and that's why most auto theft happens around here. But the really easy ones are the ones where the keys are accessible: either in the vehicle or the house. I keep any car keys left at home well hidden if I'm away without the car.
Originally Posted By: hattaresguy
Nothing, if they want to steal it insurance can buy me another vehicle.
I lock them in bad areas, but where I work 90% of the time the windows are down and the keys are in the ignition.
I don't know where you work, and I'm assuming you work in a more rural and very safe area... but why on earth would you leave the keys in the ignition? Leaving your windows down is okay in my book; it's the same as parking a convertible with the top down, which is generally accepted as safe in decent neighborhoods. Not overnight, but for a few hours, sure.
But come on man, at least hide the keys in the glovebox! It can't be that tasking to put them away and take them out. Now if you want your car to be stolen and want a new one, then you may be on to something...
No offense to you though, sir. To each their own, and I respect that.
Nothing, if they want to steal it insurance can buy me another vehicle.
I lock them in bad areas, but where I work 90% of the time the windows are down and the keys are in the ignition.
I don't know where you work, and I'm assuming you work in a more rural and very safe area... but why on earth would you leave the keys in the ignition? Leaving your windows down is okay in my book; it's the same as parking a convertible with the top down, which is generally accepted as safe in decent neighborhoods. Not overnight, but for a few hours, sure.
But come on man, at least hide the keys in the glovebox! It can't be that tasking to put them away and take them out. Now if you want your car to be stolen and want a new one, then you may be on to something...
you said insurance will buy you another one??
what if they stole it and raced it revved it did spin outs and them they found it???
you then have a car that was beat half dead that the insurance company says o well!
what if they stole it and raced it revved it did spin outs and them they found it???
you then have a car that was beat half dead that the insurance company says o well!
I lock my car using the OE keyfob. IDK if using the FOB is better than just locking the doors from the switch but, my insurance company rep said it was suppose to immobilize the ignition system!
After I have done this(keyfob locked), it is now on my insurance company's shoulders. If someone is going to take my vehicle, they're going to take my vehicle no matter what I install.
A Lo-Jack or On* system will help find the car but, who knows what condition the vehicle will be in at that time. I believe the On* system can actually shut down the vehicle while it is being "Jacked"
Much to learn I think!
After I have done this(keyfob locked), it is now on my insurance company's shoulders. If someone is going to take my vehicle, they're going to take my vehicle no matter what I install.
A Lo-Jack or On* system will help find the car but, who knows what condition the vehicle will be in at that time. I believe the On* system can actually shut down the vehicle while it is being "Jacked"
Much to learn I think!
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