07-27-2020, 01:45 AM
Hello,
Last night some meth head broke into my Vitara but failed to get it started with flathead screwdriver. I am very confused how he/she did not manage to break 29v old ignition keylock.
Anyhow I want to harden the car against theft as I have put a lot of effort and some money to get it fixed.I noticed that at some point someone has bypassed the fuel pump relay temporarily with a switch and then reverted back to relay (probably after buying a new one).
My plan is:
1. Add a kill switch somewhere (fuel relay?) and hide the switch somewhere behind radio or other not so easy place to guess.
2. Get a rod-lock that locks steering against door/floor/whatnot.
My question: Is there better kill switch place than fuel relay?
- If there is, what?
- If not, which wire should I reroute to the switch (ground or +).. I am guessing ground would be safest option?
It would be nice if the car tried to start, but would not ignite. If its completely dead someone easily guesses there is some kill switch done. I would them rather to try startup until battery is dead than right away figure out it has some trick.
Last night some meth head broke into my Vitara but failed to get it started with flathead screwdriver. I am very confused how he/she did not manage to break 29v old ignition keylock.
Anyhow I want to harden the car against theft as I have put a lot of effort and some money to get it fixed.I noticed that at some point someone has bypassed the fuel pump relay temporarily with a switch and then reverted back to relay (probably after buying a new one).
My plan is:
1. Add a kill switch somewhere (fuel relay?) and hide the switch somewhere behind radio or other not so easy place to guess.
2. Get a rod-lock that locks steering against door/floor/whatnot.
My question: Is there better kill switch place than fuel relay?
- If there is, what?
- If not, which wire should I reroute to the switch (ground or +).. I am guessing ground would be safest option?
It would be nice if the car tried to start, but would not ignite. If its completely dead someone easily guesses there is some kill switch done. I would them rather to try startup until battery is dead than right away figure out it has some trick.