Bill,
Didn't say it was the best, but if someone tried to hot wire the car,
and it won't start, they'll probably leave. If they open the hood, and
you've done a good job of hiding what you did, they won't see that
either. Sure, a knowledgeable person could eventually figure it out,
but out of all the possibilities for a car not starting, some of which
others have suggested on this mail list for theft proofing, just how
much is a thief going to try before they leave?
The key is to hide what you did, even the part in the engine
compartment.
Brad
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Bill Gunshannon wrote:
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> >
> > I've used both the points and the condenser, and both worked just fine.
> > Obviously test it before you rely on it. The way I test it is have the
> > car running, and flip the switch, the car should die without turning off
> > the key.
> >
>
> Considering how easy it is to open the hood on a Triumph what exactly
> would this accomplish?? It might stop todays teenagers from joyriding
> in your car but it is n't likely to stop anyone with even a basic
> knowledge of how an ignition works. My toolbox is full of aligator
> clipped jumper-wires just perfect for going directly from the battery
> to the coil.
>
> bill
>
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