Security recommendation? 2000 Civic EX Manual

Discussion in 'Civic' started by Kim, Sep 8, 2003.

  1. Kim

    Kim Guest

    Hi guys. I need your help. My darling with only a few thousand miles on her
    was almost boosted. The only thing that saved her is the fact that I park
    like a girl, and had my wheels turned in and the wheel locked. I didn't do
    that intentionally, I just parked poorly. But it saved her. The beasts
    reamed out the ignition and ripped off all the plastic on the steering
    column. They got in by sticking something into the top of the window guide;
    you can see the vertical scrape.

    Well, the dealer put her back together. Now I need some securty...or peace
    of mind. I thought a starter kill would be great...but a manual can be push
    started. I bought the club, but that can be broken. So I am looking for
    something that offers me security to put my mind at ease. What packages
    would you reccommend? I looked at DEI, saw some nice things there. One has
    a starter kill and big transponder keychain so you can see which part of
    your car is being broken into. I want something to prevent the car from
    going. Does someone still make a fuel cutoff? A better starter kill?

    Or, maybe I should just boot my car.

    Anyways, any discussion or advice you can offer would be greatly
    appreciated. I haven't looked into a security system since the 80's, so I
    am trying to re-educate myself!
    Thanks,
    Kimmie
     
    Kim, Sep 8, 2003
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  2. Kim

    M.C. Tee Guest

    im not too sure on this, but i think you should beable to set it up, check
    with a local alarm installer, but instead of hooking the starter kill to the
    starter, hook it too the fuel pump, worth a try
     
    M.C. Tee, Sep 8, 2003
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  3. Kim

    Kim Guest

    I did some research tonight and found a better club with an alarm. I also
    saw talk of "hood cable locks". I have some questions now. Is there a kit
    for a fuel pump cutoff that I can buy on the net and have installed in
    town? I seriously doubt the stores around here carry such a thing. My other
    question is about the hood cable. How exactly does that work? Can you open
    the hood a little, the unlock it? Is that how it works?
    Thanks,
    Kimmie
     
    Kim, Sep 8, 2003
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  4. Kim

    Larry Guest

    Find the fuse that handles the electronic fuel injection and pull it out.
    That should shut the fuel flow off.
     
    Larry, Sep 8, 2003
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  5. Kim

    David L Guest

    Hi Kimmie,

    Have you checked with any reputable alarm installers to see what they would
    recommend? Alarms are often no more than noise makers and is a DETERRENT to
    theft. Also a starter kill is still an excellent option - you can check
    with the alarm/security specialist about the possibility of push starting
    it. Often when someone tries to steal a car they want to get it quick. A
    starter kill would at least slow them down if not stop them. If you combine
    that with the Club, it'll take them even more time. Keep in mind the alarm
    is probably blaring while they are trying to get around the club, and THEN
    the starter kill. By this time they would probably look for an easier
    target.

    Bottom line is if someone really really really wants the car they can
    probably get it. What you want to do is deter the attempt in the first
    place and if the idiot still wants to try - don't make it easy for them.

    Good luck,
    -David

    **remove obvious to email**
     
    David L, Sep 9, 2003
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  6. Kim

    M.C. Tee Guest

    "Is there a kit for a fuel pump cutoff that I can buy on the net and have
    installed in
    town? I seriously doubt the stores around here carry such a thing"


    what i was talking about is getting a normal car alarm with a starter kill,
    but instead of hooking it too the starter, hook it too the wiring for the
    fuel pump, so that when the alarm is set off, it kills power to the fuel
    pump. Im not quite sure that it can be done this easily but it should be,
    same principle.
     
    M.C. Tee, Sep 9, 2003
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  7. Kim

    M.C. Tee Guest

    also, install a secondary siren INSIDE the car, under the dash, so if they
    break in, they have about 120 dB of noise to deal with while trying to get
    rid of your club and starter kill, as David said, dont make it easy for them
     
    M.C. Tee, Sep 9, 2003
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