Notices
Series I Engine Tuning Forum EMS (Flash Tuning, Interceptor, Piggy Back, Stand Alone)

Potential anti theft feature?

Thread Tools
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 12:07 AM
  #1  
DYT's Avatar
DYT
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento, CA
Potential anti theft feature?

I don't know if this has been brought up before. Since this kit tap into the fuel maps, could there be a switch made to send a signal to the computer to send zero fuel? The car will be unable to run and the potential car thief has to either find the switch, or tow the car away. The switch itself could be hidden anywhere in the car or it could even be wireless. What do you guys think?
Reply
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 12:31 AM
  #2  
XDEEDUBBX's Avatar
RX8 HA HA
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 11,772
Likes: 5
From: Gardena Cali 310
i think thats actually a good idea... seems possible.... but hey, i don't know jack about electronics....
Reply
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 09:47 AM
  #3  
Sin's Avatar
Sin
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 307
Likes: 0
From: Euless, TX
I'll get one...let us know.
Reply
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 03:50 PM
  #4  
Jeff_pap31s's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 260
Likes: 0
From: New Port Richey, Florida
Great Idea!!!
Reply
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 04:58 PM
  #5  
RX-8 friend's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 680
Likes: 0
From: Edmonton
I would think the stock "vehicle immobilizer" would be much more effective. You have to have the correct key for the ecu (pcm) to allow the engine to run. When I say "correct key" I mean a key programmed into the pcm as an allowed key. If a thief has a key that fits, the engine will not start. It has to have the correct electronic code.
Reply
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 07:31 PM
  #6  
DYT's Avatar
DYT
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento, CA
Yes I understand the stock engine immobilizer is more effective, but this is a extra layer of security on top on that. I don't know, may be the guy have a buddy who works at Mazda and could get him a coded key or something. You can never have a car that is thief proof, but at the very least this would throw the thief off.
Reply
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 10:30 PM
  #7  
RX-8 friend's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 680
Likes: 0
From: Edmonton
I think an easier solution would be to install a fuel pump switch. Then you don't have to mess with the pcm wiring.
Reply
Old Jan 29, 2004 | 03:07 AM
  #8  
93rdcurrent's Avatar
The Stickinator
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,328
Likes: 0
From: Portland, OR.
I agree with RX8friend. His suggestion is not only esier but it would be less prone to errors. A short in your engine management system is the last thing you would want.
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2004 | 10:40 PM
  #9  
Mazda_newbie's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 56
Likes: 0
From: Maryland
Question Anyone heard of this anti-theft device?

Does anyone know about the "Ravelco" anti-theft device? They claim that they never had a vehicle stolen with it installed. If anyone can give me input on this I'd appreciate it. The site on this device is:

http://www.neverstolen.com/

thanks!

e
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
tbiggybig
RX-8 Discussion
35
Jul 14, 2022 06:14 PM
Shankapotamus3
Series I Trouble Shooting
28
Mar 14, 2021 03:53 PM
JimmyBlack
Series I Major Horsepower Upgrades
273
Feb 10, 2020 10:23 PM
New_Mazda_Guy
NW RX-8 Forum
14
Sep 19, 2019 11:20 AM
Hdez Mex
Series I Trouble Shooting
12
Sep 24, 2015 02:47 AM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:17 AM.