chase_d
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RE: Had my MR2 Stolen..
2010/05/08 19:51:30
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Can get immbolisers as cheap as $150 installed.
Something more advanced can go upwards of $300. Even a simple flashing light and a kill switch somewhere would cost $20 - if that, and would suffice as a great deterant (as mentioned)!
Sorry to hear about your car, hopefully it is recovered. Was it insured?
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RE: Had my MR2 Stolen..
2010/06/08 20:57:04
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A very sad story. I also wish that they "get what's coming to them". On a lighter note, I had a cassette deck (remember them?) stolen from a previous car. Hoped they played their favourite tape first up, as it used to devour them!
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Findlay
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RE: Had my MR2 Stolen..
2010/08/08 10:12:42
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still no word, i have 3rd party with aami which is a max payout of $5000. apparently justcar has a max of $10,000 for 3rd party?
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angelmon
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RE: Had my MR2 Stolen..
2010/10/09 02:01:40
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A quick tip for people that do not have a alarm. Next time just unplug your main ignition relay and the efi relay and take it with you. They cant start your car with out major fault finding and tinkering most off the time they will just give up.
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Eckers
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RE: Had my MR2 Stolen..
2010/10/09 07:57:14
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That's the exact thing i have been doing for over 15 years. Never an issue besides a hot pocket for a few minutes!
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RE: Had my MR2 Stolen..
2010/10/09 08:07:08
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even better if you lock the boot and take the ecu with you.
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chunkmo
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RE: Had my MR2 Stolen..
2010/10/09 08:38:56
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^ Yeah i do that too... I also turn the wheel full lock so if the car gets towed it'll turn into the curb/wall. Better to have a damaged car than a stolen one.
e: not the ecu trick :P
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RE: Had my MR2 Stolen..
2010/10/09 11:02:11
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quote:
Originally posted by angelmon
A quick tip for people that do not have a alarm. Next time just unplug your main ignition relay and the efi relay and take it with you. They cant start your car with out major fault finding and tinkering most off the time they will just give up.
where are these located i need an alram soon might do this till then
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chunkmo
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RE: Had my MR2 Stolen..
2010/10/09 11:28:12
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Under the fuse box in the engine bay, theres a round fuse about the size of a 10c piece and maybe 3cm tall. From memory its the 3rd one? It should say EFI on the fuse cover
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RE: Had my MR2 Stolen..
2010/10/09 11:57:49
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Take the steering wheel with you like Mr Bean lol!
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RE: Had my MR2 Stolen..
2010/10/09 17:36:30
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How about a chain thru a wheel around a tree.
Trouble is they might take the car and leave the wheel lol.
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sandog
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RE: Had my MR2 Stolen..
2010/10/09 18:07:38
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quote:
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How about a chain thru a wheel around a tree.
Trouble is they might take the car and leave the wheel lol.
steal the car on a flat bed and leave the tyre chained to the tree?
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RE: Had my MR2 Stolen..
2010/10/09 18:33:28
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Take the timing belt with you
If a thief can fit another before you return
he deserves your car
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Ray-MR2
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RE: Had my MR2 Stolen..
2010/10/09 23:22:20
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Originally posted by chunkmo
Under the fuse box in the engine bay, theres a round fuse about the size of a 10c piece and maybe 3cm tall. From memory its the 3rd one? It should say EFI on the fuse cover
Will be doing this whenever I park in public car parks from now on. Thanks for the information.
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