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1,945 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
i'd put a hidden switch for the LED somewhere though. as i wouldnt want to run it all the time
Jon
How easy is it to steal a Beetle??
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
You can manually switch the LED on or hook it up to a relay so when the ignition is turned off, so is the relay and the LED is activated.....
IN a Mitsubishi L300 I had many years ago I bought two blue lamps about 10mm and installed them in the dash... they used to flash with the ignition off.... I don't know where I bought them as I've never seen them since..... They weren't Light Emitting Diodes but flashing blue lamps - with I presume small bulbs inside... You can get really BRIGHT 10mm LEDs now.... they can light up the interior.... at night....
Lee
IN a Mitsubishi L300 I had many years ago I bought two blue lamps about 10mm and installed them in the dash... they used to flash with the ignition off.... I don't know where I bought them as I've never seen them since..... They weren't Light Emitting Diodes but flashing blue lamps - with I presume small bulbs inside... You can get really BRIGHT 10mm LEDs now.... they can light up the interior.... at night....
Lee
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DIY-DUB Custom Title Time!
1,591 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·
i gotta say if i was in a life or death situation i woud steal a car but hopefully return it l8r with a note sayin sorry and heres 2 tickets 4 the local show 2morro nite then while u out i clear out ya house, no doubt uve al heard the story b4
helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body
7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
I don't think many joy riders or opportunist theives will take a Beetle as the common thing a lot of people say to Fleur (my wife) is "How can you drive one of those cars with the funny gearshift" ????? I don't know where they are coming from with that one, but maybe it has something to do with people seeing the zig zag picture on the ashtray of the Kombi and thinking that is the shift pattern?
This leaves more the professional theives, so this is where being very vigilant is important. Lock it in a garage if you can. Yes by all means put all manner of detterents on the vehicle, and combine a few different ones.
I am lucky with my EH as I am yet to see anyone start it even after the immobiliser is switched off, other than myself, Fleur and the guy who helped with the supercharger.
Even sonething as simple as putting bricks under the wheels with bells on them would make them think twice.
This leaves more the professional theives, so this is where being very vigilant is important. Lock it in a garage if you can. Yes by all means put all manner of detterents on the vehicle, and combine a few different ones.
I am lucky with my EH as I am yet to see anyone start it even after the immobiliser is switched off, other than myself, Fleur and the guy who helped with the supercharger.
Even sonething as simple as putting bricks under the wheels with bells on them would make them think twice.
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I haven't heard of that one....
Not much car stealing or house break ins happen in the country areas....
I had a mate in Melbourne - some one broke into His garage & shed and stole every single thing... didn't leave anything.... Lucky He was driving his car at the time.,,.
Not much excitement once You leave the City.....
We don't even have traffic lights We could steel 🙂🙂
Lee
Not much car stealing or house break ins happen in the country areas....
I had a mate in Melbourne - some one broke into His garage & shed and stole every single thing... didn't leave anything.... Lucky He was driving his car at the time.,,.
Not much excitement once You leave the City.....
We don't even have traffic lights We could steel 🙂🙂
Lee
1stcarbug wrote:i gotta say if i was in a life or death situation i woud steal a car but hopefully return it l8r with a note sayin sorry and heres 2 tickets 4 the local show 2morro nite then while u out i clear out ya house, no doubt uve al heard the story b4
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theverybigtallman Wolfsburg Wizard
405 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·
one of my mates one day pulled a prank on his old man - switched all the leads around on the distributor. it turned over all right, but the timing was all out so it wouldn't run. it was funny as a prank, maybe it can be used as antitheft?
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theverybigtallman Wolfsburg Wizard
405 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·
the trick is not to forget how they proprely go, though...
early 60s beetle for sale - ex bush basher - spares - $100 or offers
Mr Bubble Head Insano Dub Head
829 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I think I payed $650 for the shifter plus postage but Gene Burg had a discount on the shifter at the time 10% off I think
Its big bikkis but Its nice to know that if anyone trys that they'll have to have plenty of time and come tooled up. If they want it bad enough they'll get it.
nIck
Its big bikkis but Its nice to know that if anyone trys that they'll have to have plenty of time and come tooled up. If they want it bad enough they'll get it.
nIck
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akean1 Remember To Love
1,088 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
i heard of someone wiring up the coil to line up with your crotch in the drivers seat(obviously has an off switch), also saw an imobiliser kit from jaycar that lets the engine start, then cuts it out after 60 seconds
akean1 Remember To Love
1,088 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
i heard of someone wiring up the coil to line up with your crotch in the drivers seat(obviously has an off switch), also saw an imobiliser kit from jaycar that lets the engine start, then cuts it out after 60 seconds
Boozer Demented But Determined
1,999 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·
ow!
THe MC Bat Commander's motto: "Never do now, what you could do for 24 hours straight, all night, the night before."
BUGBOY Moderator Chief Toy Dude / Head Cruiser
2,147 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Easy to steal!
All aircooled beetles are easy to hot wire and start.
All the old cars have worn out locks etc and all open and start with any key. Try it. LOL
The best you can do its park it in a safe place, but most people steal cars that go fast.
If you have an early beetle kick your fuel tap over half way and when and if its taken you`ll find it just around the corner. They`ll think its ran out of fuel.:duh
Take your rotor button out if you have to leave it some where not to safe. Dam thing turns over but never starts. :P
Or do what i do, just leave the keys in it. Someone could be watching ?😉
All aircooled beetles are easy to hot wire and start.
All the old cars have worn out locks etc and all open and start with any key. Try it. LOL
The best you can do its park it in a safe place, but most people steal cars that go fast.
If you have an early beetle kick your fuel tap over half way and when and if its taken you`ll find it just around the corner. They`ll think its ran out of fuel.:duh
Take your rotor button out if you have to leave it some where not to safe. Dam thing turns over but never starts. :P
Or do what i do, just leave the keys in it. Someone could be watching ?😉
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malcolm Insano Dub Head
812 posts · joined Nov 2004 ·
a fuel tap under the running boards or a micro switch under your carpet just run your hands over it and have it activate a fuel solenoid.
ColumBUS Hail To The Bus Driver!
3,601 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·
the question should by why do you want to know how to steal a beetle???
bugeyedbabe Wheres her VW heart on her sleeve
3,945 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
taking notes
ready 4 next meet...:thumb
ready 4 next meet...:thumb
dubless. 🥲
🥷 And who the helled parked the Mitsubishi "Prancer" under my house??? 🥷
🥷 And who the helled parked the Mitsubishi "Prancer" under my house??? 🥷
bertie_beetle Wolfsburg Wizard
446 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·
in john muirs guide, i think it said that you can use a key or screwdriver to link the solenoid and the starter or something tech-a-nical......is this true?
GL1972 Wolfsburg Wizard
432 posts · joined Aug 2003 ·
bertie,
That will turn it over but the coil must have 12V going to it also.
Nothing will stop the professionals. Think if during the day a car with a tandem trailer rocked up and reversed up your driveway. Then your pride and joy is rolled onto it and driven away. Would your neighbors notice? If they did would they chalenge them?
Maybe a wheel clamp would be the go!
Brendan
That will turn it over but the coil must have 12V going to it also.
Nothing will stop the professionals. Think if during the day a car with a tandem trailer rocked up and reversed up your driveway. Then your pride and joy is rolled onto it and driven away. Would your neighbors notice? If they did would they chalenge them?
Maybe a wheel clamp would be the go!
Brendan
bertie_beetle Wolfsburg Wizard
446 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·
oh, ok. well i agree, that if anyone wants to steal a car, i mean REALLY want to, they will. when i park my car at the train station, its not so much it being stolen that i worry about, but more so it having its windows smashed, set on fire etc. (strathpine station - for those that know the area. not cool) unfortunately, there's not much you can do about that, except be cautious where you park it.
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Yes, the easy way is to hook a wire from the coil to the generator/alternator live connection.... so You have power to the engine.... [IGN ON]
then climb underneath the Right hand side of the car next to the back wheel and start the engine with a screwdriver...
ie.. Short out the solenoid on the starter motor with a screw driver.... until the engine fires.....
You do this of course, AFTER You have broken into the car...
so You can then get in and drive away....
If the car was in gear and the hand brake was OFF, chances are the car has just ran over You!! 🙂🙂
As I'm NOT a car thief,
a Club lock or steering lock would stop Me.... a locked door would also stop Me.... a locked engine lid or gear shifter lock would also keep Me out.....
Hidden switches are cheap -
Battery Switches are also inexpensive... but a headache if You have to lift the rear seat to insert the key.....
Would be OK in a Kombi or Karmann ghia with the battery in rear engine compartment...
Other mods are: Ign goes thru stop lamp switch...
so Brake lights have to be on to start engine... OR
Reverse has to be engaged to start cengine .. car with reversing lamps... OR
Interior light has to be ON to start engine..... OR
Parking Lamps have to be on to start engine.... OR...
a simple push button has to be pressed while key is turned to start engine.....
Lee
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[Edited on 5-3-2005 by 68AutoBug]
then climb underneath the Right hand side of the car next to the back wheel and start the engine with a screwdriver...
ie.. Short out the solenoid on the starter motor with a screw driver.... until the engine fires.....
You do this of course, AFTER You have broken into the car...
so You can then get in and drive away....
If the car was in gear and the hand brake was OFF, chances are the car has just ran over You!! 🙂🙂
As I'm NOT a car thief,
a Club lock or steering lock would stop Me.... a locked door would also stop Me.... a locked engine lid or gear shifter lock would also keep Me out.....
Hidden switches are cheap -
Battery Switches are also inexpensive... but a headache if You have to lift the rear seat to insert the key.....
Would be OK in a Kombi or Karmann ghia with the battery in rear engine compartment...
Other mods are: Ign goes thru stop lamp switch...
so Brake lights have to be on to start engine... OR
Reverse has to be engaged to start cengine .. car with reversing lamps... OR
Interior light has to be ON to start engine..... OR
Parking Lamps have to be on to start engine.... OR...
a simple push button has to be pressed while key is turned to start engine.....
Lee
http://community.webshots.com/user/vw68autobug
[Edited on 5-3-2005 by 68AutoBug]
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bertie_beetle Wolfsburg Wizard
446 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·
................................................i think i'll just walk:bounce:bounce
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I was going to comment on an anti breakin part available from the UK for VWs, but I haven't seen them for sale in Australia so i believe Our VWs haven't been broken into by that method... and I don't want to tell everyone.... How to do it....
I should have called this POST:
How to STOP people from breaking into Your beloved VW...
as I don't want to help anyone to steal anyones Beetle....
Lee
I should have called this POST:
How to STOP people from breaking into Your beloved VW...
as I don't want to help anyone to steal anyones Beetle....
Lee
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helterskelter400 Fahrvergnugen
900 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
i just went and hotwired my buggy using a method noted above.
cool.
my tool roll now includes a bit of heavy guage wire with gator clips at each end for just in case i loose my keys. i wont even need a hill for roll starting when i finish my crank start handle.
cool.
my tool roll now includes a bit of heavy guage wire with gator clips at each end for just in case i loose my keys. i wont even need a hill for roll starting when i finish my crank start handle.
:thumb
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
At Nambucca last year, there was a fellow selling the crankshaft pulley bolts that had the crank handle bit on the end of the bolt....
and I just saw the same thing on a locally owned VW powered Generator bought from the army....
they start very easy with a crank handle....
this was a single port 1600 engine....
and I just saw the same thing on a locally owned VW powered Generator bought from the army....
they start very easy with a crank handle....
this was a single port 1600 engine....
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helterskelter400 Fahrvergnugen
900 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
yep i got one of those exlelent crank nuts. saw it and had to have one. a mates got one on his buggy, borrowed from his longe term country buugyy restoration. totally utalitarian, totally usefull, totally functional, totally VW....
:thumb
57kombi Hannover Elder
2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Just a little bit off the track here,
In England a lot of the first modle Mondeos were being broken into and it was noted that all of them had had their airbags deployed.
What was happening was a thief would hit the tow hook under the front bumper with a hammer and the electronic brain in the car would think that it had been in an accident, the airbag would go off and the doors would automatically unlock for saftey reasons
Easy way to get into the car and steal the stereo.
All the later models had to have the ignition on before the airbag would deploy.
Cheers
Dave
In England a lot of the first modle Mondeos were being broken into and it was noted that all of them had had their airbags deployed.
What was happening was a thief would hit the tow hook under the front bumper with a hammer and the electronic brain in the car would think that it had been in an accident, the airbag would go off and the doors would automatically unlock for saftey reasons
Easy way to get into the car and steal the stereo.
All the later models had to have the ignition on before the airbag would deploy.
Cheers
Dave
akean1 Remember To Love
1,088 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
i heard of a car safety device, not so much anti theft, but anti car jacking. if someone is trying to get in yor car (while you are still in it) you hit a panic button, and gas jets on both sides of the car send a wall of flames to "deter" the attacker. pretty sure this one was banned
WABaja Call ME when you need a TOW
824 posts · joined Nov 2004 ·
Put a LOCKABLE cover over the inside and outside of your fuse box...
My uncle used to remove the dizzy rotor when ever he parked the car...
a mate of mine chains his car down to his garage floor with a Huge chain that was set in the concrete when they poured the pad and used a giant, very good quality padlock... He wraps the chain around the diff, so if they get the keys and find the kill switches and then still manage to get it started they have to get underneath and unchain it first...:cussing
My uncle used to remove the dizzy rotor when ever he parked the car...
a mate of mine chains his car down to his garage floor with a Huge chain that was set in the concrete when they poured the pad and used a giant, very good quality padlock... He wraps the chain around the diff, so if they get the keys and find the kill switches and then still manage to get it started they have to get underneath and unchain it first...:cussing
I hate to admit it, but man, I think you're right....
boersch Wolfsburg Wizard
407 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
Does this mate of yours drive a ferrari?? :o:o
oval TOFU Bitte, ein Bit!
2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
It would be a bitch if they didnt notice it and try to drive off.. and leave the diff behind... ouch!
...and Robert's ya father's brother...
barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem
9,476 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
there is the next step up on the coil and its called the car tazar it will shoot a blue spark up to a foot. kind of illegal in the country of ours but effective
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