FOB keys and theft
Keep those in a faraday bag or case when not in use. New vehicles only need the key close to the car, then when FOB is close the door will open and the push-button start will crank the engine and unlo...
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path1 wrote:
After reading this post and three or four other articles...couldn't I just install a hidden toggle switch into starter wire?
A little over 45 years ago I had an OLD Toyota. One day, when I started it, the key didn't return to RUN, it stayed on START. The starter didn't disengage so when I pressed on the gas the starter started turning at engine RPMs. It pulled enough power that it melted the insulation off of the wires from the ignition switch to the starter.
I bought a roll of heavy gauge wire and a horn button. I ran a wire from the battery to the horn button then to the starter. To start the car, I had to turn the ignition switch to ON, then reach under the dash where I mounted the button, and press it. Worked like a charm for years.
However, whenever I dropped off the car for service, if I forgot to tell them about the starter button, it didn't get serviced.
