Your car already has an anti-theft system built into it by Ford. It's called PATS (PassiveAntiTheftSystem). If you're worried about stuff being stolen out of it then an alarm system would be a good idea.
I'd like an answer to this too. Been thinking about it lately.
I'm pretty sure he knows about this lol. Hell, I even have a Clifford alarm system, and I'd still like a switch now. Alarm systems can be disabled or tricked or whatever, if the thief is good enough. But if he can't find the switch, he better have a trailer.
unless you want to crawl under your car everytime or pop you hood to put in a kill switch, your wasting your time.
If a thief wants your car, they are going to get it one way or another.
I worked at a dealership for 3 years, found every kill switch and alarm disable rather easily....seems everyone puts it in the obvious places.
As of right now, your best off with something that has shock sensors and a really loud alarm. I have a few ideas on something to design, it would be rather simple just need to get the starter schematics.
Excuse my ignorance: what's a kill switch? Something you have to flip everytime before starting the car?
This is why it doesn't hurt to buy a $40 club.1) Yes your average theif is probably going to see what you have on your car and move on. Thats why they call such devices a "theft deterant".
This is why you etch the VIN # on the more important parts. Where in the hell can they sell those parts now?Lets say its a pro....what does the pro care if your car won't start??? They are looking for parts, dont matter where they come from....black market has a market for everything.
If a theif has to get a TOW TRUCK to steal my car, then I know I did a good job trying to prevent the theft. Plus, you can buy shifter locks. Then they can't even tow the car, because it won't move!**edit** Lets say your alarm is blasting and some people come up in what looks like a professional towing company.....most people are going to look the other way....amazing what a decal on the side of the truck will do
Excuse my ignorance: what's a kill switch? Something you have to flip everytime before starting the car?
I hope he's kidding...
This is why it doesn't hurt to buy a $40 club.
This is why you etch the VIN # on the more important parts. Where in the hell can they sell those parts now?
If a theif has to get a TOW TRUCK to steal my car, then I know I did a good job trying to prevent the theft. Plus, you can buy shifter locks. Then they can't even tow the car, because it won't move!
All in all, I know if a pro wants my car enough, they will get it. But I'm going to make it hell for them to steal it. And like I said before, the more anti theft devices you have, chances are they are going to move onto the next car.
That being said, does any one have a good kill switch write up??
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