NB8B engine cut out

Uncle Arthur · Postby **Uncle Arthur** » Mon May 03, 2010 12:46 pm

I already knew of one kill switch - this second one was a surprise.

But fixing it has seemed to have solved a bunch of little electrical bugs - little current leaks and the like and things are working in the car the way I would expect from a MAzda, rather than from a Morris.

Benny · Postby **Benny** » Mon May 03, 2010 4:59 pm

michelangelo wrote:i've got one in mine.. i can imagine the major pain the thief would have to do to steal my car, amongst other anti theft measures

Don't bet on it!

A friend of mine, who is an electrical engineer, had an HSV many years ago, and he installed a selection of hidden switches that completely cut out the car's computer etc.
He though that no-one could ever steal it, because you had to hit the buttons, and some of them were hidden under the carpet, in a certain sequence in order to start the car with a key.

One night, while he was out having dinner in Mascot, he came out of the restaraunt and his car was gone.
Was never found either.

sliq · Postby **sliq** » Mon May 03, 2010 11:48 pm

yup, there is ALWAYS a bypass with the kill switch, just in case the switches are ripped out and are irreparable on the spot.

de Bounce · Postby **de Bounce** » Tue May 04, 2010 8:34 am

Tilt trays are the ultimate bypass to all security systems.
Add some bogus magnetic signage on the truck!

Supprising nobody questions or even notices a vehicle being dragged onto a tilt tray even with the alarm going off.