Romano Kroemer wrote:
>
> >out how it works. But, a car that starts and runs long enough for the
> >thief to think, "time to leave," and then quits, has him worried. That
> >indicates a problem with the car that he won't want to take time to
> >diagnose. A professional will abandon the car at that point.
> >
>
> .. what about a hidden cut-out switch for the ignition, taking the rotor
> with you or switching the spark plug leads around? Any ideas what thieves
> thing when the car does not start at all?
Well, this guy was talking about professionals. All the above would
probably deter kids and thrill-seekers of all ages.... <smile> But, it
was apparent from the article that a thief who has an order for a car,
or wants it because it carries a high price on the parts market, is
going to know all he needs to know about the car. As far as a cut-out
switch, that's about 15 seconds for a good thief to beat--hot-wire. If
the thief wants the car, he'll have a spare rotor with him. Switching
the spark plugs around? Fixed in a heartbeat, providing one knows the
car.
What does a thief think if the car won't start at all? Probably,
"someone doesn't want this stolen, and I'm going to steal it...."
<smile>
Cheers.
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My other Triumph runs, but....
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