wtb column lock
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DaveP
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Re: wtb column lock
Both of these methods may save your truck from actually being driven away, but the steering column and door will still be f ucked up from the attempt. Ghost Switches and similar strategies keep it from running, but they don't prevent the damage from the attempt. There's no visible evidence that there is difficult to bypass "protection" in place.
Steering column locks offer visual deterrence from outside BEFORE the thief busts your shit up. The downside to column locks is the inconvenience of installing and removing, and stowing it so it doesn't fly around while driving. The ones I've seen are bright orange, and are very visible. IMO, that's the value of the steering column collar. The guy doesn't even bother.
Edit: Typhoons are yesterday's news. I doubt there's much interest in them other than a joyride. But even then thieves know most of the ones left run like shit anyway, so why bother.
Both of these methods may save your truck from actually being driven away, but the steering column and door will still be f ucked up from the attempt. Ghost Switches and similar strategies keep it from running, but they don't prevent the damage from the attempt. There's no visible evidence that there is difficult to bypass "protection" in place.
Steering column locks offer visual deterrence from outside BEFORE the thief busts your shit up. The downside to column locks is the inconvenience of installing and removing, and stowing it so it doesn't fly around while driving. The ones I've seen are bright orange, and are very visible. IMO, that's the value of the steering column collar. The guy doesn't even bother.
Edit: Typhoons are yesterday's news. I doubt there's much interest in them other than a joyride. But even then thieves know most of the ones left run like shit anyway, so why bother.
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DaveP
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Re: wtb column lock
In the harness adjacent to the ECM, there is a white 10-pin connector. Cavity D is a pink/black wire. This is the "turn on" signal for the ECM. The power draw is certainly less than one amp. Cut the wire in two ( I do the cut on the Inst Panel side of the plug) and insert your hidden switch. When the switch is open, the ECM will not power-up. You will learn to watch the Check Engine Soon light when you turn the key on. If the CEL is not on, the engine will not start. Flip your switch.
The method does not draw any current when activated. It also causes cranking with no start. Thieves hate making noise.
In the harness adjacent to the ECM, there is a white 10-pin connector. Cavity D is a pink/black wire. This is the "turn on" signal for the ECM. The power draw is certainly less than one amp. Cut the wire in two ( I do the cut on the Inst Panel side of the plug) and insert your hidden switch. When the switch is open, the ECM will not power-up. You will learn to watch the Check Engine Soon light when you turn the key on. If the CEL is not on, the engine will not start. Flip your switch.
The method does not draw any current when activated. It also causes cranking with no start. Thieves hate making noise.
Baythan
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Re: wtb column lock
LOL. Maybe. But within the next week or so, one will be featured in a youtube video and maybe increase their desirability (from collectors hopefully more than crooks...)
More on this soon!
LOL. Maybe. But within the next week or so, one will be featured in a youtube video and maybe increase their desirability (from collectors hopefully more than crooks...)
Slyclone
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Re: wtb column lock
Just set up another top secret ignition switch. Leave the keys in the truck for all it matters. What I do. I have a special location with a push button. Its top secret. You can twist the key all you want. I do not want to give away all my secrets lol but.... Think about it.
Just set up another top secret ignition switch. Leave the keys in the truck for all it matters. What I do. I have a special location with a push button. Its top secret. You can twist the key all you want. I do not want to give away all my secrets lol but.... Think about it.
liquidswords88
I pity da fool
Re: wtb column lock
But even then thieves know most of the ones left run like shit anyway, so why bother.[/QUOTE]
Lol:rotf:
But even then thieves know most of the ones left run like shit anyway, so why bother.[/QUOTE]
Lol:rotf:
jimmyz79
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Re: wtb column lock
Has anyone tried something like this remote 12V switch?
https://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Wireless-Remote-Control-Switch/dp/B00FGYK50A
Has anyone tried something like this remote 12V switch?
https://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Wireless-Remote-Control-Switch/dp/B00FGYK50A