Re: proposed anti-theft device

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>I've always been the one to go on the policy of just removing the 
>relay. Though some say that will wear down the terminals quickly and
>cause it to pop out. I don't believe that. And you don't have to 
>carry it with you, just hide it in the trunk.
>
>> The fuel pump relay has enough space in it for a single mini dip switch. 
>> What if the coil of the relay were wired to a switch? Drill a couple of 
>> holes in the housing and you can flick the relay on or off by sticking a 
>> pin through either hole. When the coil circuit is open, no coil, no 
>> coil-no relay, no relay-no fuel, no fuel, no start... It would be pretty 
>> difficult for moron/thief to determine why the car turns over but doesn't 
>> start.
>> '
>
>I've seen a few custom vans with this..I think it's a great idea and 
>pretty foolproof. but ugly.
 I'll figure out something to mess their minds up. This town, nice as it 
is, has really organized auto theft rings- not so much the snivelling 
punk w/a screwdriver set, which is easier to deter. 

Greg
79 scirocco (RIP courtesy-manhattan mega pothole)
87 16V scirocco (AWOL)
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