110 security

mercanlandy · Nov 21, 2010

Hi, I am about to implement varius anti theft methods to my 110. A battery isolation switch will be one of them as a starting point. I was going to fit a couple of high security key switchs that will isolate the fuel pump supply and the starter motor ignition power. All good mesures.

However i do have a top of the range alarm system I could put on it which will do one or both the fuel and starter isolation once alarm is set. The problem maybe is that if the battery isolator is set to the off position then I would have to power the alarm from before the isolator so that it would still operated once the battery isolator is set to off.

Has anybody done this or tried it to see if it works? I was wondering if it will still do everything I want it to with the main power to the ignition isolated. Most alarm systems use the load side of the ignition once armed or so I believe.

I dont think the alarm would operate correctly with the battery isolator set to off, the headlighrts and horns would probably not operate even though I think I would achieve the isolation to starter & fuel pump?

Not worth fitting the alarm if the horn and lights don't flash.

What do you think?

Regards

SC

Sean · Nov 21, 2010

how will your super security measures deal with a hi-ab equipped low loader - or neighbors and passers by who ignore a sounding alarm

if they want it they'll take it - just make sure it's will insured mate

mercanlandy · Nov 21, 2010

Theres no real answer to a hi-ab, a tracker may find it a bit quicker. It's really to stop the opportunist knobheads who fancy nicking a landy for a bit of fun when the've had a can of stella and wan to do a quick ram raid

fleck · Nov 21, 2010

sound advice from sean there mate. a chip luvving rat from this forum once gave a rather sound bit of advice re security. 'get a disclock, turn your steering to full lock and lock it there, apply disclock. walk away and enjoy a pint comfortable in the knowledge that if anyone is going to try and nick it, it will be a right pain in the ass

ratty · Nov 21, 2010

mercanlandy said:
What do you think?

Regards

SC

What Sean says. Nobody takes any notice of a car alarm theses days. If you want to try and prevent your landy getting nicked you need to stop it being moved NOT started.

mercanlandy · Nov 21, 2010

I just ordered a disklok as well but you know what it's like, you want to make things as difficult as possible. Trouble is then though it takes longer getting going, i suspose thats better than walking home with your keys still in your pocket fuming.

Sean · Nov 21, 2010

mercanlandy said:
Theres no real answer to a hi-ab, a tracker may find it a bit quicker. It's really to stop the opportunist knobheads who fancy nicking a landy for a bit of fun when the've had a can of stella and wan to do a quick ram raid

if they can't start it they'll just trash and burn it, leave the doors open and the keys on the drivers seats - least you've got some chance of getting it back in one piece

or in numerous pieces off ebay

Oddie · Nov 21, 2010

Battery isolation switch is good! Put it somewhere unlikely, not just under the passenger seat though!

ratty · Nov 21, 2010

Sean said:
if they can't start it they'll just trash and burn it

Unfortunately Sean's right again. My last landy went that way.

storm99 · Nov 21, 2010

Sean said:
if they can't start it they'll just trash and burn it, leave the doors open and the keys on the drivers seats - least you've got some chance of getting it back in one piece

or in numerous pieces off ebay

Leaving the keys in the vehicle is considered 'unwise' by many insurance companys

mercanlandy · Nov 21, 2010

Sean said:
if they can't start it they'll just trash and burn it, leave the doors open and the keys on the drivers seats - least you've got some chance of getting it back in one piece

or in numerous pieces off ebay

I used to leave my S3 like that most days but nobody would look at it and it was a beast.

Sean · Nov 21, 2010

storm99 said:
Leaving the keys in the vehicle is considered 'unwise' by many insurance companys

thanks Yoda

Oddie · Nov 21, 2010

storm99 said:
Leaving the keys in the vehicle is considered 'unwise' by many insurance companys

unless your rottweiler is called "The Keys"!!!

storm99 · Nov 21, 2010

its ok boo-boo.

mercanlandy · Nov 21, 2010

Could try making the wife live in the landy

LeadFarmer · Nov 22, 2010

I just park mine outside my local car theifs house, unlocked and keys in ignition. Saves a lot of hassle

Ive actually installed a telescopic security post, disklok and pedal lock. Got a ground anchor and chain for when I leave it parked up for holidays etc. Its a right pain in the arse to be honest!

Now you see it..

Now you dont..

storm99 · Nov 22, 2010

Someones stole your grill lights and numberplate now though.

LeadFarmer · Nov 22, 2010

Bugger!

natas · Nov 23, 2010

WTF is going on in the UK with all this stealing?????
I thought the Bahamas was bad, never imagined that you guys had that kinda problem !

Is it just Land Rovers or are they stealing everything?

LeadFarmer · Nov 23, 2010

They've even stolen my wifes good looks. She was quite a catch when I met her. But since we've been married shes gone down hill

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