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Old Jun 3, 2017 | 11:35 AM
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Several thefts of Jeeps reported on TV in the San Diego area. Easy access to the engine compartment apparently makes it easy. Anyone suggest a effective ignition kill switch?
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Old Jun 3, 2017 | 01:12 PM
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I just use a full battery cut off placed on the negative side of the battery. https://www.summitracing.com/nv/parts/sum-g1432 I have this on my TJ https://www.summitracing.com/nv/part...-12v/overview/
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Old Jun 6, 2017 | 12:36 PM
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On my manual transmission XJ I had one tied into the clutch disconnect. I'm thinking about tying into the NSS on the JK. A well hidden switch inside the cab someplace might make sense
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Old Jun 6, 2017 | 12:52 PM
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Ravelco only way to go
Ravelco Anti Theft Device

Not one vehicle ever STOLEN . . .

by defeating a properly installed and utilized Ravelco!

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Old Jun 13, 2017 | 09:15 PM
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I went with a bolt hold lock for $50. I want some kind of switch also but I figured maybe just locking the hood was enough to keep them moving on.
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Old Jun 14, 2017 | 06:05 AM
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Locking the hood only keeps them from cutting the horn. You really need to stop them from starting it or from getting to the OBDII port
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Old Jun 18, 2017 | 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
I just use a full battery cut off placed on the negative side of the battery. https://www.summitracing.com/nv/parts/sum-g1432 I have this on my TJ https://www.summitracing.com/nv/part...-12v/overview/
Woah! I need that for my Baja trips. The second link with the remote starts, how difficult of an install is this? Looks almost too simple?
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Old Jun 18, 2017 | 06:43 AM
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Takes about 10 min to install. Its not a remote start, the remote triggers a relay in the box to connect and disconnect the battery. it also has a hot lead you can use for the radio or an alarm system that is not affected when you shut it off.
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Old Jun 18, 2017 | 08:38 AM
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Yea sorry not remote start but essentially turn on and off.

I'm making my own circuit breaker/SPOD type device. I am putting in a water proof enclosing, so maybe I can somehow fit this in.
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Old Jun 20, 2017 | 04:37 AM
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I read the other day that they had busted the San Diego Jeep theft ring that was working out of Mexico.
Feds bust Hooligan motorcycle gang for high-tech auto theft ring | fox5sandiego.com
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