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12-08-2011, 01:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Portland
Posts: 1,107
M.O.C. #8045
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This is a post from a year ago or so. I was living in Canada at the time and the RCMP informed me that the 250 and 350 are some of the most stolen vehicles. I had installed my own idea of an anti theft device and it did work, here were my thoughts at the time. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
As I looked at my F250 this morning I noticed the drivers door was not locked. I tried to lock it using the 8/9 button and it wouldn't lock. Kept trying, using the inside auto lock...no luck. Tried my key and oops it had been broken. grr After looking some more I saw the ignition switch was destroyed, totally. grr grr
I am thankful nothing was stolen, gps, hands-free phone device, ipod player, brake control, socket kit and much more was still there, not even touched.
I have a customized anti-theft system I made that kept the Ford sitting in my driveway. I installed a hidden switch that breaks the circuit that allows you to put the vehicle in gear. (you know the one that requires you to step on the brake to put into gear.) Guess I sorta won that one.
Good luck on your search for a new truck.
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12-08-2011, 04:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Lykens
Posts: 545
M.O.C. #11842
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A division of our used car business does buy-here-pay-here. As a condition of the sales contract we install GPS/Starter Disable electronics that are hidden in the vehicle. When they don't pay we disable the starter and locate it by GPS and pick it up. This system has also been used to help police recover stolen vehicles and have been purchased specifically by some of our regular customers for this purpose. Cost is usually around $250 - $300 with no monthly fee. Most B-H-P-H do this.
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12-09-2011, 05:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Grove City
Posts: 1,357
M.O.C. #5192
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kab449 - if you don't mind my asking, what is the name of the unit and who supplies it?
Also, have thieves found a way around it yet?
Thanks.
Larry
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12-09-2011, 10:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Lykens
Posts: 545
M.O.C. #11842
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Longwell
kab449 - if you don't mind my asking, what is the name of the unit and who supplies it?
Also, have thieves found a way around it yet?
Thanks.
Larry
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Larry:
We were getting them from a company in Canada but recently switched to this company:
[ http://procongps.com/gps.php]
don't know if they sell retail but you may be able to contact them for a dealer close to you.
The only way they can be defeated is if the vehicle battery goes completely dead or is disconnected and of course if the thief snoops under the dash and finds it. If they are well hidden no one ever suspects something like this is present.
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12-10-2011, 05:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Grove City
Posts: 1,357
M.O.C. #5192
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kab449: Thanks for the information.
I used their "contact us" tab to send them an inquiry to ask if they sold to individuals and, if not, is there a retailer list available. I well post their answer when/if I receive it.
Larry
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12-14-2011, 02:06 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Farmington
Posts: 283
M.O.C. #11619
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I have a system installed on my truck that breaks the starter and fuel system when you leave the truck. It is a very simple system and basically when installed, the wiring harness is opened and "somewhere" in the harness the wire going to the starter solenoid is jumped and somewhere else the fuel pump power is jumped. The harness is then re-assembled. A female plug is mounted somewhere in the cab, the male plug which is keyed when plugged in will re-connect the starter and fuel system. Pull the plug and both systems are cut. A thief would have to disassemble the wiring harness to find where the two all black wires go and reconnect them to take your truck.
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12-14-2011, 02:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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Interesting... Where did you have this done and what did it cost you? Details please.
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by bighornram
I have a system installed on my truck that breaks the starter and fuel system when you leave the truck. It is a very simple system and basically when installed, the wiring harness is opened and "somewhere" in the harness the wire going to the starter solenoid is jumped and somewhere else the fuel pump power is jumped. The harness is then re-assembled. A female plug is mounted somewhere in the cab, the male plug which is keyed when plugged in will re-connect the starter and fuel system. Pull the plug and both systems are cut. A thief would have to disassemble the wiring harness to find where the two all black wires go and reconnect them to take your truck.
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12-14-2011, 03:22 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Farmington
Posts: 283
M.O.C. #11619
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by CORattler
Interesting... Where did you have this done and what did it cost you? Details please.
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www.ravelco.com
This is a simple MECHANICAL device. I simply provides a keyed plug that that breaks 2 wires. You cut the starter wire, splice in circuit A and then cut fuel wire 2 splice the circuit B wires. re-tape the harnes back together. The plug conpletes the A and B circuits. The plug attaches to your keyring. It is effective because you can't hotwire the electical system because you have no fuel to the engine either. It can be removed but the thief doesn't know where the splices are and CAN disassemble the harness to find it but that will take a long time and there are many other easier targets for them to find.
I distributed for a while and installed it.
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12-15-2011, 08:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by bighornram
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by CORattler
Interesting... Where did you have this done and what did it cost you? Details please.
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www.ravelco.com
This is a simple MECHANICAL device. I simply provides a keyed plug that that breaks 2 wires. You cut the starter wire, splice in circuit A and then cut fuel wire 2 splice the circuit B wires. re-tape the harnes back together. The plug conpletes the A and B circuits. The plug attaches to your keyring. It is effective because you can't hotwire the electical system because you have no fuel to the engine either. It can be removed but the thief doesn't know where the splices are and CAN disassemble the harness to find it but that will take a long time and there are many other easier targets for them to find.
I distributed for a while and installed it.
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That's what we have on ours. Their website says they have never had a vehicle stolen. "Never" works for me!
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